Overview
Background
I am a reproductive biologist specialising in assisted reproductive technologies (ART), with a focus on IVF, ICSI, cloning, and embryo technologies for animal production and wildlife conservation. My work aims to improve our understanding of reproductive biology and develop innovative reproductive biotechnologies across livestock, equine, and wildlife species, with strong links to industry and international collaborators.
My work has delivered key advances in the field, including:
- First cloned horses in South America (2010) and Australia (2018)
- Development of efficient OPU–ICSI systems in horses
- First in vitro-produced kangaroo embryos (2025)
- Embryo production across species, including donkeys and mules (2022)
- First cloned zebra embryos worldwide (2020)
With international research experience in South America, the USA and Europe, my current work focuses on optimising cloning IVF and ICSI systems, identifying biomarkers of gamete and embryo quality and developing biobanking strategies for threatened species biology.
I welcome opportunities for HDR supervision, research collaboration, and industry partnerships in animal reproduction and conservation technologies.
Availability
- Dr Andres Gambini is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Medicine, Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto
- Doctor of Philosophy of Animal Reproduction, Universidad de Buenos Aires
Research interests
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Gamete Preservation Technologies
Developing and optimizing innovative methods for the cryopreservation and in vitro storage of gametes to enhance reproductive success in livestock and wildlife. My research focuses on improving sperm, oocyte, and embryo viability post-thaw, with applications in conservation, assisted reproductive technologies, and genetic improvement. This work supports sustainable breeding programs, biodiversity preservation, and advancements in fertility treatments for endangered and domestic species.
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In Vitro Embryo Development for Animal Production and Conservation
Advancing in vitro embryo production to improve reproductive efficiency in livestock and support conservation efforts for endangered species. My research focuses on optimizing culture conditions, embryo viability, and developmental competence to enhance breeding outcomes. These technologies contribute to genetic improvement, sustainable animal production, and the preservation of biodiversity by enabling the propagation of valuable or at-risk genetic lines.
Research impacts
My research delivers impact in animal production and wildlife conservation by applying advanced reproductive technologies to real-world challenges.
In the livestock and equine industries, my work on IVF improves embryo production efficiency, supporting genetic gain, reproductive performance, and economic outcomes. These technologies are actively translated through collaborations with veterinarians and industry partners.
My research also builds capacity by training students and researchers, and by developing biobanking and reproductive platforms that can be applied across species.
Overall, my work connects science and application to support sustainable animal production and conservation outcomes.
Works
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2024
Journal Article
Effect of bicarbonate and polyvinyl alcohol on in vitro capacitation and fertilization ability of cryopreserved equine spermatozoa
Arroyo-Salvo, Camila, Río, Sofía, Bogetti, María Eugenia, Plaza, Jessica, Miragaya, Marcelo, Yaneff, Agustín, Davio, Carlos, Fissore, Rafael, Gervasi, María Gracia, Gambini, Andrés and Perez-Martinez, Silvina (2024). Effect of bicarbonate and polyvinyl alcohol on in vitro capacitation and fertilization ability of cryopreserved equine spermatozoa. Andrology, 13 (2), 382-395. doi: 10.1111/andr.13667
2024
Journal Article
The ability of donkey sperm to induce oocyte activation and mule embryo development after ICSI
Arroyo-Salvo, Camila, Cogollo Villarreal, Marïa Y., Clérico, Gabriel, Flores Bragulat, Ana P., Niño Vargas, Andrea, Castañeira, Catalina, Briski, Olinda, Alonso, Carolina, Plaza, Jessica, Zeledon, Jose M., Losinno, Luis, Marcelo, Miragaya, Sansinena, Marina, Martinez, Silvina Perez and Gambini, Andrés (2024). The ability of donkey sperm to induce oocyte activation and mule embryo development after ICSI. Theriogenology, 218, 200-207. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2024.02.002
2023
Conference Publication
Koala sperm induces bovine oocyte activation after intracytoplasmic sperm injection
Palacios Benitez, P. D., Duncan, N., Nilesh Haldankar, A., Johnston, S. and Gambini, A. (2023). Koala sperm induces bovine oocyte activation after intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Annual Conference of the International Embryo Technology Society 2024, Denver, CO USA, 9-12 January 2024. Clayton, VIC Australia: CSIRO Publishing. doi: 10.1071/rdv36n2ab35
2023
Journal Article
Selection and conservation of gametes and embryos for improving assisted reproductive technologies
Gambini, Andrés, Ortiz, Isabel, Hidalgo, Manuel and Dorado, Jesús (2023). Selection and conservation of gametes and embryos for improving assisted reproductive technologies. Animals, 13 (17) 2761, 2761. doi: 10.3390/ani13172761
2023
Conference Publication
Sperm vitrification supports in vitro blastocyst development after ICSI in horses
Ortiz, Isabel, Dorado, Jesus, Hidalgo, Manuel and Gambini, Andrés (2023). Sperm vitrification supports in vitro blastocyst development after ICSI in horses. XIIIth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, 10-14 July 2023. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104669
2023
Conference Publication
Effect of transvaginal oocyte aspiration on progesterone concentrations and estrous cycle length in domestic jennies
Bragulat, Ana Flores, Alonso, Carolina, Castañeira, Catalina, Rodriguez, Ayelen, Zeledon, Jose M., Losinno, Luis and Gambini, Andres (2023). Effect of transvaginal oocyte aspiration on progesterone concentrations and estrous cycle length in domestic jennies. XIIIth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, 10-14 July 2023. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104649
2023
Conference Publication
Ultrasonographic and Doppler characteristics of corpus luteum luteogenesis in Remonta Argentino jennies
Plaza, Jessica P., Arraztoa, Claudia C., Gambini, Andres, Gambarotta, Mariana, Miragaya, Marcelo H. and Neild, Deborah M. (2023). Ultrasonographic and Doppler characteristics of corpus luteum luteogenesis in Remonta Argentino jennies. XIIIth International Symposium on Equine Reproduction, Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, 10-14 July 2023. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2023.104738
2023
Journal Article
Advancements and challenges in in vitro reproductive technologies for the conservation of equine species
Cabeza, Juan P. and Gambini, Andrés (2023). Advancements and challenges in in vitro reproductive technologies for the conservation of equine species. Theriogenology Wild, 2 100036, 1-7. doi: 10.1016/j.therwi.2023.100036
2023
Journal Article
Helping endangered donkeys and zebras from the laboratory
Gambini, Andrés and Duncan, Nicole (2023). Helping endangered donkeys and zebras from the laboratory. Aether. doi: 10.58214/uq2702
2023
Journal Article
Time-lapse imaging and developmental competence of donkey eggs after ICSI: Effect of preovulatory follicular fluid during oocyte in vitro maturation
Flores Bragulat, Ana P., Ortiz, Isabel, Catalán, Jaime, Dorado, Jesus, Hidalgo, Manuel, Losinno, Luis, Dordas-Perpinyà, Marta, Yánez-Ortiz, Iván, Martínez-Rodero, Iris, Miró, Jordi and Gambini, Andrés (2023). Time-lapse imaging and developmental competence of donkey eggs after ICSI: Effect of preovulatory follicular fluid during oocyte in vitro maturation. Theriogenology, 195, 199-208. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.10.030
2022
Book Chapter
Clonación y transferencia nuclear aplicada a la reproducción
Gambini, Andres and Briski, Olinda (2022). Clonación y transferencia nuclear aplicada a la reproducción. Embriologia clinica: presente y futuro. (pp. 452-490) edited by Iván Anduaga Marchetti, Alicia Pené and Gustavo Martínez. Cordoba, Argentina: Universidad Nacional de Cordoba.
2022
Journal Article
Preimplantation developmental competence of bovine and porcine oocytes activated by zinc chelation
Cabeza, Juan P., Cámera, Juan, Briski, Olinda, Felipe, Minerva Yauri, Salamone, Daniel F. and Gambini, Andrés (2022). Preimplantation developmental competence of bovine and porcine oocytes activated by zinc chelation. Animals, 12 (24) 3560, 1-12. doi: 10.3390/ani12243560
2022
Conference Publication
Assisted activation of intracytoplasmic sperm injection porcine zygotes using zinc chelation
Briski, O., Gambini, A., Cabeza, J., Allegroni, F., Ratner, L., Fernández-Martin, R. and Salamone, D. (2022). Assisted activation of intracytoplasmic sperm injection porcine zygotes using zinc chelation. Annual Conference of the International Embryo Technology Society, Lima, Peru, 16–19 January 2023. Clayton, VIC Australia: CSIRO. doi: 10.1071/rdv35n2ab140
2022
Conference Publication
Developmental rates and quality of blastocysts generated by zinc chelation and intracytoplasmic calcium rise of porcine eggs
Camera, Juan, Cabeza, Juan Pedro, Yauri Felipe, Minerva, Briski, Olinda, Salamone, Daniel and Gambini, Andrés (2022). Developmental rates and quality of blastocysts generated by zinc chelation and intracytoplasmic calcium rise of porcine eggs. 35th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Embryo Technology Society (SBTE), Brazil, 18-22 August 2022. Horizonte, Brazil: Colegio Brasileiro de Reproducao Animal.
2022
Conference Publication
In vitro development of mule ICSI embryos
Cogollo Villareal , Marïa Y. , Niño Vargas , Andrea , Restrepo, Juan F. , Briski , Olinda , Hernández Grajales, J.X and Gambini, Andres (2022). In vitro development of mule ICSI embryos. 35th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Embryo Technology Society (SBTE), Brazil, 18-23 August 2022. Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Colegio Brasileiro de Reproducao Animal.
2022
Conference Publication
Development and quality of embryos generated by zinc chelation of bovine eggs
Camera , Juan , Cabeza , Juan Pedro , Yauri Felipe, Minerva , Briski , Olinda , Salamone, Daniel and Gambini , Andrés (2022). Development and quality of embryos generated by zinc chelation of bovine eggs. 35th Annual Meeting of the Brazilian Embryo Technology Society (SBTE), Brazil, 18-23 August 2022. Belo Horizonte, Brazil: Colegio Brasileiro de Reproducao Animal.
2022
Journal Article
Phospholipase C zeta characterization and egg activation ability of donkey sperm
Arroyo-Salvo, C., Camera, J., Cabeza, J. P., Perez Martinez, S., Hibling, A., Plaza, J., Miragaya, M., Salamone, D. F. and Gambini, A. (2022). Phospholipase C zeta characterization and egg activation ability of donkey sperm. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 113 103995, 103995. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.103995
2022
Journal Article
In vitro production of zebra cloned embryos
Gambini, A., Duque Rodriguez, M., Briski, O., Bragulat, F., Demergasi, N., Losinno, L. and Salamone, D. F. (2022). In vitro production of zebra cloned embryos. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 113 103994, 103994. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.103994
2022
Journal Article
The efficiency of transvaginal oocyte aspiration in Remonta Argentino jennies
Ferrante, A. A., Arraztoa, C. C., Plaza, J. P., Gambini, A., Baca Castex, C., Rodriguez, M. B., Brisky, O., Bruno, S., Olivieri, G., Miragaya, M. H. and Neild, D. M. (2022). The efficiency of transvaginal oocyte aspiration in Remonta Argentino jennies. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 113 103996, 103996. doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2022.103996
2022
Journal Article
State of the art of nuclear transfer technologies for assisting mammalian reproduction
Gambini, Andres, Briski, Olinda and Canel, Natalia Gabriela (2022). State of the art of nuclear transfer technologies for assisting mammalian reproduction. Molecular Reproduction and Development, 89 (5-6), 230-242. doi: 10.1002/mrd.23615
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Andres Gambini is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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In vitro embryo development and gamete conservation for Animal Production and Conservation
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Master Philosophy
Novel Techniques for Donkey and Horse Sperm and Somatic Cell Preservation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Albert Sole Guitart, Dr Taylor Pini
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Master Philosophy
Enhancing equid welfare in equine-assisted services. A survey of practitioner perspectives and practices in Australia.
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Carlie Driscoll, Dr Suresh Krishnasamy
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel methods for improving in vitro production of bovine embryos
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Steve Johnston
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Doctor Philosophy
Optimizing Equine OPU-ICSI Outcomes Through Enhanced In Vitro Maturation, Embryo Culture, and Sperm Selection Strategies
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Gry Boe-Hansen
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel strategies for marsupial genetic preservation and in vitro embryo production
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Steve Johnston
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Doctor Philosophy
In-Vitro Approaches to Shield the Oocyte Activation Program from Heat-Induced Damage in Bovine Oocytes
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Vitor Mercadante
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Doctor Philosophy
The investigation of the use of odour-detection dogs for non-invasive pregnancy diagnosis in cattle
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Kieren McCosker, Associate Professor Gry Boe-Hansen
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Doctor Philosophy
Rescue, Rehabilitation and Stress Biology of Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) Joeys
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Viviana Gonzalez Astudillo
Media
Enquiries
Contact Dr Andres Gambini directly for media enquiries about:
- animal conservation
- animal reproduction
- cattle
- cell culture
- cloning
- donkey
- egg
- embryo
- frozeen
- genetics
- horse reproduction
- ICSI
- IVF
- oocyte
- SCNT
- sperm
- vitrificaction
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