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A catalyst for change in reproductive science: John D. Biggers as a mentor’s mentor

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    David F. Albertini & Lynda K. McGinnis

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Capsule On the occasion of the 90th birthday of Professor John D. Biggers, students, colleagues and friends collaborate in a truly “Biggerian” fashion to offer their appreciation to an inspiring mentor.

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Albertini, D.F., McGinnis, L.K. A catalyst for change in reproductive science: John D. Biggers as a mentor’s mentor. J Assist Reprod Genet 30, 979–994 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-013-0096-9

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