IJMS Webinar | The Impact of Oxidative Stress on Male and Female Germ Cells: From Redox Biology to Photon Emission
IJMS Webinar | The Impact of Oxidative Stress on Male and Female Germ Cells: From Redox Biology to Photon Emission
Part of the IJMS Webinar Series series
11 March 2026
Oxidative Stress, Redox Signaling, Environmental Exposure, Endocrine Disruptors, DNA Repair, DNA Damage, Epigenetics, Reproductive Health, Mitochondrial Function
Welcome from the Chair
5th Webinar of International Journal of Molecular Sciences
The Impact of Oxidative Stress on Male and Female Germ Cells: From Redox Biology to Photon Emission
I am very pleased to welcome you to this webinar. This event concerns a scientific area that has become one of the most exciting and dynamically developing directions of biological research in recent years—the relationship between oxidative stress and reproductive cells. Oxidative stress, the delicate balance of redox homeostasis, and the cellular processes arising from them are crucial not only for basic research but also for clinical applications.
The goal of today’s webinar is to facilitate a deeper understanding of these processes—with a special focus on how they affect the function, viability, and communication of male and female germ cells. We are particularly pleased that internationally recognized researchers in this field will share their latest findings and experiences with us. I believe that the lectures and discussions here will not only provide new scientific inspirations but also contribute to the birth of new collaborations.
I would like to thank all speakers, organizers, and participants for contributing to this special event. I trust that during today's event we will not only gain new knowledge but also new ideas and motivation. I wish everyone a meaningful and inspiring day!
Date: 11 March 2026
Time: 10:00 AM CET
Webinar ID: 846 2076 5328
Webinar Secretariat: journal.webinar@mdpi.com
Registration
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Event Chairs
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, National Laboratory on Human Reproduction, University of Pécs, Hungary
József Bódis is a university professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of the University of Pécs. Since 2022, he has been the director of the National Laboratory on Human Reproduction. He obtained his Phd in 1989 and his DSc from the Hungarian Academy of Sciences in 1998. According to the MTMT database, he has 652 publications. His work has resulted in 32 patents and 2 trademarks. Between 2010 and 2018, he was the rector of the University of Pécs. During this period, he was elected twice as President of the Hungarian Rectors' Conference.
Keynote Speakers
The Importance of Oxidative Stress in Reproduction
Ilya Volodyaev, PhD, is a senior researcher at the Department of Embryology, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and a senior embryologist at the European Medical Center (Moscow). With formal training in biophysics (Moscow State University) and a PhD in developmental biophysics, he develops and applies quantitative and physical approaches to problems in early development and reproductive medicine, including embryo morphogenesis, self-organization, and cell–cell interactions. His biophysics work includes ultraweak photon emission and free radical processes in biological systems, and he has served as the editor of the Springer monograph Ultra Weak Photon Emission from Biological Systems: Endogenous Biological Biophotonics (2023, 521 pp), contributing chapters on mitogenetic rays, oxidation/free radicals and ultraweak luminescence, and the physics of photon emission. He also works on preimplantation genetic testing and human embryo genetics, as well as mitochondrial biology and nuclear transfer technologies. He received the “Giuliano Preparata Prize” (2004) for a monograph on coherent biophysics linking physics and biology.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School University of Pécs, Hungary
Microplastics, Endocrine Disruptors, and Oxidative Stress: Mechanisms and Health Implications
Kálmán Kovács, MD, PhD, is a reproductive medicine specialist and Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Pécs Clinical Center, Hungary. He is a leading expert in assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) and infertility treatment, with extensive clinical and academic experience in IVF, reproductive endocrinology, and translational research. His current research focuses on the impact of micro- and nanoplastics, endocrine disruptors, and oxidative stress on female reproductive health and ART outcomes, including follicular fluid, embryonic development, and placental tissues. He is a principal investigator and coordinator of several national multicenter research projects and actively collaborates with international partners in reproductive biology and environmental health. Dr. Kovacs has authored numerous scientific publications and is actively involved in advancing innovative reproductive technologies and personalized infertility treatments.
Programme
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CET |
Time in CST (Asia) |
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Jelena Romcevic |
10:00–10:10 am |
5:00–5:10 pm |
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Prof. Dr. József Bódis (Chair) Webinar Opening and Relevant Special Issue Introduction |
10:10–10:20 am |
5:10–5:20 pm |
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Prof. Dr. József Bódis |
10:20–10:40 am |
5:20–5:40 pm |
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Dr. Ilya Volodyaev Oxidative Stress, Free-Radical Processes and Bio-Autoluminescence |
10:40–11:00 am |
5:40–6:00 pm |
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Dr. Kálmán Kovács Microplastics, Endocrine Disruptors, and Oxidative Stress: Mechanisms and Health Implications |
11:00–11:20 am |
6:00–6:20 pm |
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Q&A |
11:20–11:35 am |
6:20–6:35 pm |
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Closing of Webinar Prof. Dr. József Bódis (Chair) |
11:35–11:40 am |
6:35–6:40 pm |
Relevant Special Issue
"The Impact of Oxidative Stress on Male and Female Germ Cells: From Redox Biology to Photon Emission"
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. József Bódis
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026
Ghttps://www.mdpi.com/journal/ijms/special_issues/SPLTE5484G?webinar_id=79&_utm_from=bfbd8327cb
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