Brian P. Hermann PhD

Dr. Hermann is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Hermann earned his Ph.D. degree in 2005 from The University of Kansasin the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology. His graduate work investigated the mechanisms of cell-specific transcriptional regulation of genes expressed in Sertoli cells of the testis, which has implications for understanding endocrine control of Sertoli cell development, function and spermatogenesis.

His postdoctoral work in the laboratory of Dr. Kyle Orwig at Magee-Womens Research Institute, University of Pittsburgh (2005-2011) focused on fundamental and translational investigations of spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) in higher primates. SSCs are adult-tissue stem cells responsible for sperm production in the mammalian testis and which are essential for male fertility. Along with helping to expand our understanding of the basic biology of SSCs in primates, Dr. Hermann’s research has helped support the feasibility of utilizing SSCs to preserve and restore fertility in male patients who will receive gonadotoxic therapies like chemotherapy and radiation for cancer.