Are you or someone you know struggling with azoospermia, the absence of sperm? Meet Dr. Mahmoud Abuelhija, a renowned researcher who has dedicated over a decade of his life to finding groundbreaking solutions for male infertility.

Dr. Abuelhija’s journey began at Ben Gurion University, where he immersed himself in studying medical laboratory science. His passion led him to a small research lab focusing on ovarian cancer and the human reproductive system.

Driven by his fascination with reproductive science, Dr. Abuelhija pursued a master’s degree, shifting his focus to the male reproductive system. Working with mice models, his team investigated the impact of growth factors and cytokines on sperm production. Their breakthrough came with the successful culturing of spermatogonia stem cells, leading to a profound understanding of the sperm production process.

Despite facing skepticism and challenges in publishing their findings, Dr. Abuelhija’s team persevered. Their research aimed to help men with azoospermia, offering hope for fertility through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).