Dr Jennifer Hutchison is an endometrial biologist investigating the complexities of marsupial pregnancy under the supervision of Professor Andrew Pask at the University of Melbourne. Her current research focuses on identifying the components of marsupial uterine fluid and their role in supporting embryo development, using the fat-tailed dunnart as a model species. She is also developing marsupial-specific in vitro tools to advance understanding of their unique uterine biology. Jennifer’s work builds on her previous experience in human fertility research and mouse models examining the effects of chronically elevated activin A on the reproductive system, under the guidance of mentors including Professors Lois Salamonsen and Kate Loveland. Having grown up in New Zealand, she developed a passion for endangered species early in life. She is now excited to apply her reproductive biology expertise to the conservation of Australia’s highly endangered marsupials, whose embryonic development depends critically on preimplantation endometrial support.