"Expanding the reproductive lifespan of women is an investment that I know will serve generations to come, will have a positive and everlasting effect in how we approach women's health, and provide greater confidence to families as they plan for the future. I hope that we can ameliorate the pain and fear so many women face today of losing reproductive capacity in their 30s. As overall lifespan is increasing, so should reproductive lifespan.
The centre aims to lead female reproductive biology research in the Asia-Pacific, and translate discoveries into enhancing female reproductive success and mitigating menopause-associated functional decline. It will also set out to build a global network focused on understanding the health consequences of reproductive health and longevity in Asian women.