Society for the Study of Reproduction

What Society for the Study of Reproduction does

The Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) is a 1967-founded nonprofit professional scientific society headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, that serves as the world's leading organization for reproductive biology in biomedicine and agriculture. With 1,200+ active members spanning scientists, veterinarians, students, and physicians across 50+ countries, SSR's core functional purpose is to foster interdisciplinary communication, publish meritorious research, and mentor young scientists in the reproductive biology field. The society publishes Biology of Reproduction (BOR), consistently described as the most highly cited and number one journal in reproductive biology research, in partnership with Oxford University Press, and hosts a 3–5 day Annual Meeting attracting over 1,000 researchers and clinicians.

SSR's product surface centers on scholarly publishing and convening rather than technology: BOR journal access (free for members), the Annual Meeting, a webinar portfolio (Rising Stars in Reproductive Biology, BOR Journal Award Winners, Joint Society Webinars), the podcast 'The Future Conceived,' a job board at careers.ssr.org, and a trainee programs suite including the Trainee Forum, Grant Workshop, Trainee-Mentor Lunch, and Career Consultation Center. The organization also operates a structured awards and grants program including Distinguished Fellows, the Roger V. Short Medal, the Carl G. Hartman Award, Rising Stars, Heritage Honorees, and Trainee Merit Awards funded by USDA-NIFA and the Lalor Foundation. SSR does not develop proprietary technology products, software platforms, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities.

The revenue model is built on tiered membership dues ranging from $0 (Emeritus, Undergraduate) to $300 (Regular), with discounted Affiliate ($50) and Trainee ($20–$100) tiers and a 50% developing-country discount on Regular dues, generating subscription-recurring member revenue. Additional recurring and event-based revenue comes from BOR institutional subscriptions and open-access publication fees (via Oxford University Press), Annual Meeting registration and sponsorships, and program grants from Burroughs Wellcome Fund, NICHD, Lalor Foundation, and USDA-NIFA. Distribution operates through the members.ssr.org member portal, Oxford's journal platform, FASEB advocacy coalition membership, and reciprocal exchange lecture agreements with ASRM, ESHRE, SRF, and other international partner societies (SBTE, SRBCE, ASPIRE, SRD, JSRM, CFAS, IETS, SRB).

Name

Society for the Study of Reproduction

Legal name

Society for the Study of Reproduction

Website

https://ssr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Society for the Study of Reproduction is a 1967-founded nonprofit professional scientific society serving 1,200+ researchers, veterinarians, students, and physicians across 50+ countries through the Biology of Reproduction journal, an Annual Meeting drawing 1,000+ attendees, webinars, and trainee development programs.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Scientific Society Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sexual & Reproductive Health (STI Care, Vulvovaginal Disorders) (HLAKAJAJ)

Keywords

• Reproductive biology research
• Scientific society membership
• Scholarly journal publishing
• Annual scientific conferences
• Researcher professional development

Headquarters

HQ city

Wakefield, Massachusetts

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SSR generates revenue through tiered membership dues ranging from $0 (Emeritus/Undergraduate) to $300 (Regular). The society had over 1200 active members as of the most recent data.
2. Journal Publication (Biology of Reproduction): Members receive free direct online access to BOR as a membership benefit. Non-members pay for subscriptions. SSR members enjoy no page charges for standard license publication, with discounted open access rates for members as corresponding authors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SSR is a nonprofit professional scientific society that advances reproductive biology research and practice through tiered membership, the peer-reviewed journal Biology of Reproduction, an annual scientific meeting, webinars, a podcast, awards, and trainee programs. Its core deliverables are scholarly publishing, conference programming, and professional development services for scientists, veterinarians, clinicians, and students in reproductive biology.

Product overview

The Society for the Study of Reproduction (SSR) is a professional membership organization, not a software product company. Its core offerings center on scholarly publishing, scientific conferences, and professional development services for reproductive biology researchers. The primary product is the Biology of Reproduction (BOR) journal, published in partnership with Oxford University Press. SSR's flagship event is its Annual Meeting, a 3-5 day conference attracting over 1,000 participants. Supporting offerings include a webinar series (Rising Stars, Journal Award Winners), the podcast 'The Future Conceived,' an online job board, and comprehensive trainee awards and travel grant programs. The society also publishes newsletters and manages multiple award programs including Distinguished Fellows, Rising Stars, and Heritage Honorees. SSR does not offer a unified software platform but rather a portfolio of membership, publishing, and educational services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biology of Reproduction (BOR): SSR's official peer-reviewed journal publishing original research in reproductive biology
• The Future Conceived
• Rising Stars in Reproductive Biology
• SSR Career Panel

Products and services

• Biology of Reproduction (BOR) Journal Peer-reviewed journal publishing original research on a broad range of topics in reproductive biology. SSR members receive free direct online access; non-members can subscribe via Oxford University Press. Members publish without page charges under standard license and at discounted open access rates as corresponding authors.
• SSR Annual Meeting Annual 3-5 day scientific conference attracting over 1,000 researchers, clinicians, and trainees for educational sessions, networking, and professional development in reproductive biology. Includes trainee events, awards ceremonies, and scientific presentations with reduced registration fees for members.
• SSR Webinars Multiple webinar series covering reproductive biology topics including the Rising Stars series, Biology of Reproduction Journal Award Winners webinars, and Joint Society webinars with partner organizations.
• SSR Podcast Series - The Future Conceived Podcast series featuring episodes on emerging sciences, cutting-edge techniques, investigators from around the world, and untold stories about the SSR Annual Conference.
• SSR Online Job Board (Careers) Online career resources platform featuring personalized job search functionality, job alerts, and career resources for SSR members and employers in the reproductive biology field.
• SSR Trainee Awards and Travel Grants Program Need- and merit-based awards program including Trainee Merit Awards, USDA-NIFA-AFRI Merit Awards, Lalor Foundation Merit Awards, Trainee Research Awards, Trainee Travel Awards, and the Anita Payne Scholarship, supporting trainee participation in the Annual Meeting and professional development.
• SSR Trainee Programs Suite of trainee-focused programs including the Trainee Forum, Trainee/Early Investigator Grant Workshop, Trainee-Mentor Lunch, Career Consultation Center, and Trainee Affairs Committee providing career development, networking, and mentoring for trainee members.
• SSR Major Awards Program Prestigious awards program recognizing outstanding contributions to reproductive sciences, including Distinguished Fellows designation, the Roger V. Short Medal and Lecture, Rising Stars recognition, and Heritage Honoree awards.

Quantifiable outcome

• No page charges for SSR members publishing in Biology of Reproduction (standard license)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and secondary.

• Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFASEB is the nation's largest coalition of biomedical researchers, representing 23 scientific societies and over 100,000 researchers. SSR is represented at FASEB and members receive access to FASEB resources and advocacy efforts. FASEB is recognized as the policy voice of biological and biomedical researchers.
• American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1944, ASRM advances knowledge in reproductive medicine and biology with focus on infertility. Collaborative activities include Annual Meeting exchange lectures (SSR Researcher and ASRM Distinguished Research Scientist), and sponsorship of the CME program at SSR's Annual Meeting.
• Australian Society for Reproductive Biology (SRB)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1968, SRB fosters basic and applied research in reproduction, fertility, and development. Collaborative activities include Affiliate membership relationship with SSR and co-sponsoring the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd World Congress of Reproductive Biology.
• European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1985, ESHRE promotes interest and understanding of reproductive biology and medicine. Collaborative activities include co-sponsoring the 2nd World Congress of Reproductive Biology.
• Society for Reproduction & Fertility (SRF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormed in 2001 through amalgamation of the Society for the Study of Fertility and Journals of Reproduction and Fertility Ltd. Collaborative activities include Annual Meeting exchange lectures (SSR New Investigator and SRF New Investigator Scientist), and co-sponsoring the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd World Congress of Reproductive Biology.
• Society for Reproduction and Development (SRD)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1948 and formerly Japanese Society of Animal Reproduction, SRD encourages study of reproductive biology in wild, domestic, laboratory, and companion animals. Collaborative activities include co-sponsoring the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd World Congress of Reproductive Biology.
• Society of Reproductive Investigation (SRI)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1953 (formerly Society for Gynecologic Investigation), SRI discovers, reviews, reports, and transfers new knowledge through creative research to improve reproductive health of women. Collaborative activities include an Annual Meeting exchange lecture/session.
• International Congress on Animal Reproduction (ICAR)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1948, ICAR focuses on organizing conferences on Animal Reproduction with major conferences every 4 years. Collaborative activities include SSR selecting a speaker and funding that speaker's participation in ICAR.
• World Congress of Reproductive Biology (WCRB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2008 to provide a forum for basic and clinical reproductive biologists globally. SSR hosted the First WCRB in Kona, Hawaii in 2008 and provides continued support.
• Chinese Society for Reproductive BiologysecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative activities include co-sponsoring the 2nd and 3rd World Congress of Reproductive Biology.
• Korean Society for Animal ReproductionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1975, holds academic meetings and executes international cooperation for advancing animal reproduction research. Collaborative activities include co-sponsoring the 2nd and 3rd World Congress of Reproductive Biology.
• Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers (ALPSP)secondaryOthersFormed in 1972, ALPSP has over 315 member organizations in 39 countries and is the largest international trade association for scholarly and professional publishers.
• Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)secondaryOthersA forum for editors and publishers of peer-reviewed journals to discuss publication ethics. One of the current Editors-in-Chief of Biology of Reproduction serves as SSR's representative to COPE.
• National Postdoctoral AssociationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a Sustaining Member, SSR may name up to five individuals who may join the NPA for free as affiliate members with access to members-only content.
• Brazilian Embryo Transfer Society (SBTE)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliate society covering in vivo cattle models, animal welfare, in vitro production of bovine embryos, oocyte and embryo quality, sperm selection techniques, cryopreservation, and international embryo trade.
• Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultidisciplinary national non-profit Society serving as voice of reproductive specialists, scientists, and allied health professionals in Assisted Reproduction in Canada.
• International Embryo Technology Society (IETS)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional forum for exchange of information among practitioners, scientists, educators, regulatory officials, livestock breeders, suppliers, and students in embryo technology.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Endocrine Society: Larger endocrinology society with overlapping reproductive endocrinology membership, journals, and meeting programming. Serves a broader endocrine audience but competes for the reproductive endocrinology research community.
• American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM): Larger, clinically focused society for reproductive medicine with overlapping membership of reproductive scientists, veterinarians, and clinicians. SSR and ASRM maintain a formal partnership including an Annual Meeting exchange lecture, making ASRM a comparable but broader peer.

Regional players

• Brazilian Embryo Technology Society (SBTE): Brazilian society focused on embryo technology and animal reproduction with an affiliate relationship with SSR. Comparable in mission around applied reproductive biology research and conferences.
• Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS): Canadian multidisciplinary society for reproductive specialists and scientists with overlapping audience and an affiliate membership relationship with SSR, making it a closely comparable regional peer.
• Australian Society for Reproductive Biology (SRB): Australia-based society fostering basic and applied research in reproduction with similar membership and meeting model. SRB and SSR have a mutual affiliate relationship and co-sponsor the World Congress of Reproductive Biology.

Direct peers

• Society for Reproduction and Fertility (SRF): UK-based society advancing reproductive science through journals, meetings, and grants. SSR and SRF share an annual exchange lecture and co-sponsorship of the World Congress of Reproductive Biology, making them a closely comparable peer.
• Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI): Research society focused on reproductive science with strong obstetrics/gynecology and basic-science overlap. SRI and SSR maintain an annual meeting exchange, making them a direct peer for basic reproductive biology research membership.
• European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE): Major international society covering reproductive biology and medicine with comparable journal, annual congress, and member society structure. SSR and ESHRE co-sponsor the World Congress of Reproductive Biology, making them direct peers.
• Society for Reproduction and Development (SRD): Japan-based society for animal reproduction research with comparable journal, meetings, and grant programs. SRD and SSR are direct international peers with a long-standing co-sponsorship of the World Congress of Reproductive Biology.

Others

• Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB): Umbrella federation of 23 U.S. biomedical research societies representing 100,000+ researchers. SSR is a member society, making FASEB an enabling/advocacy peer rather than a direct competitor, but with comparable society-publishing and policy functions.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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