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A close-up of a person holding a DSLR camera, with the camera lens facing the viewer. The person wears a striped shirt and a backpack, and the background is blurred.

Our image galleries provide a behind-the-scenes documentation of our work.

This includes our experiences at events & conferences, as well as an introduction to our grantees and fellows, as well as our board members and staff. Through this, we seek to highlight the luminaries in the field that we work with, as well as to illustrate some of the activities that we engage in to help advance the field of male contraception.

MCI Grantees & Fellows

A man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing a grey and white checkered shirt, stands against a plain white wall and smiles slightly at the camera.
A young man with dark hair and light skin, wearing a light blue button-up shirt, stands facing the camera against a plain white background, smiling softly.
A middle-aged man with short brown and gray hair, wearing a white collared shirt, stands smiling in a laboratory with shelves and equipment blurred in the background.
A man with short black hair wearing a light gray button-up shirt stands in front of a plain beige background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
A person with curly hair smiles while holding a white plush mouse and a gray plush animal, sitting in front of electronic equipment and a computer monitor.
A man with short dark hair, wearing a white button-up shirt, smiling in a softly lit indoor setting with grey cabinets and a pink paper in the background.
A man with short light brown hair and glasses is smiling, wearing a dark button-up shirt, standing in front of a plain light-colored background.
A man with a short beard and mustache, wearing a light blue t-shirt, stands outdoors on a grassy area with trees and a clear sky in the background.
A woman with light brown hair in a ponytail, wearing a white top with a floral pattern, smiles in front of a plain light-colored background.
An older man with gray hair and glasses smiles while standing outdoors near water, with boats and trees visible in the background. He is wearing a blue jacket.
A woman wearing glasses and a white lab coat with University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy stands in a laboratory, smiling with her arms crossed near glass equipment.
A middle-aged man with short dark hair and a friendly smile sits indoors in front of a wooden staircase, wearing a dark patterned button-up shirt.
A woman with long brown hair, wearing a purple collared shirt and a black headband, smiles at the camera against a plain gray background.
A man with short gray hair wearing a blue button-up shirt smiles at the camera, standing in a brightly lit indoor space.
A young woman with long, wavy dark hair smiles at the camera. She is wearing a black blazer over a red top and has a nose ring. The background is a plain, light-colored wall.
A young man with short, light brown hair smiles at the camera. He is wearing a black and white checkered button-up shirt and stands against a plain, light-colored background.
A scientist in a white lab coat and gloves examines a sample under a microscope in a laboratory with dim lighting.
A man in a white shirt points to sticky notes arranged in a sequence on a whiteboard, illustrating steps such as “Pre-clinical Tests” and “Compound Development,” while others watch.
A scientist wearing a white lab coat and gloves is smiling while using a pipette to transfer a pink liquid into a test tube in a laboratory setting. Shelves with lab equipment are visible in the background.
A man with short black hair and glasses is wearing a dark suit, white striped shirt, and a patterned tie, posed in front of a plain dark background.

MCI Team

Staff

A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, wearing a dark green cardigan, black top, and a beaded necklace, stands indoors near a white wall, looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
A man with short brown hair and a beard is smiling while standing indoors against a light-colored wall. He is wearing a maroon checkered button-up shirt and appears relaxed and happy.
A man with short dark hair, wearing a light blue button-up shirt, stands smiling next to a large window in a bright, modern room with white walls and columns.
A woman with long wavy brown hair, wearing a dark long-sleeve top, stands indoors near a light-colored wall and smiles at the camera. Natural light is coming from the right.
A young man with short, curly hair and a trimmed beard is wearing a red zip-up sweater, standing outdoors in front of green bushes and a building with brick and white walls.

Board

A woman stands and speaks in front of a group, gesturing with her hands. Behind her is a whiteboard with colorful sticky notes labeled with business process steps under a sign that reads Journey to Market.
A man with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and red striped tie, smiles at the camera against a plain gray background.
A man with short brown hair and a beard, wearing glasses, a black blazer, and a white shirt, smiling in front of a plain light gray background.
Smiling woman with short gray hair, wearing glasses, a black blazer, white top, and pearl necklace, stands in front of a white textured wall with natural light coming from the left side.
A woman with shoulder-length dark hair, wearing a black and white houndstooth patterned blazer, stands indoors and smiles softly at the camera. She is positioned near a white, textured wall.
An older man with gray hair and glasses, wearing a light gray zip-up sweater, stands indoors near a window with natural light illuminating his face. The background features white textured walls.

Not pictured: Carolyn Jenkins

Events & Conferences

MCI’s Inaugural Ideation Event

A man in a white shirt points to sticky notes arranged in a sequence on a whiteboard, illustrating steps such as “Pre-clinical Tests” and “Compound Development,” while others watch.
A person holds a clipboard with colorful sticky notes containing handwritten questions and topics, including “Who are we not reaching with our strategy?” and “Make it obvious.” The person is holding a pen and wearing a watch.
A woman stands in front of a whiteboard covered with colorful sticky notes, gesturing as she speaks to a group of people seated in front of her.
A man stands in front of a whiteboard covered with colorful sticky notes, gesturing with his hand and holding a pink note, appearing to present or facilitate a group discussion or brainstorming session.
A man stands in front of a wall covered with colorful sticky notes, pointing towards a section of pink notes. He appears to be explaining or leading a discussion in a collaborative or brainstorming session.
A person holds a yellow note that reads, “Contraception will improve quality of life of families/citizens,” while others stand nearby in a casual, indoor setting.
A whiteboard covered with colorful sticky notes containing handwritten ideas and topics. A woman stands at the right edge, gesturing with her hand, as if discussing or presenting. The sticky notes are mostly pink, green, and yellow.
Four people stand near a board covered with colorful sticky notes, discussing and writing notes. One woman smiles while others focus on the notes. Sunlight streams through large windows in a bright room.
Five people stand in a bright room having a discussion. One person writes on sticky notes attached to a blackboard, while the others engage and watch attentively. A large plant and windows are visible in the background.
A group of people sit in a workshop room, discussing and collaborating. Walls are covered with colorful sticky notes and charts labeled Journey to Market. One person stands and writes on a whiteboard while others listen.

YTH Live 2019

A group of people sit in a circle on chairs in a conference room, actively engaged in discussion. One woman stands and speaks, while others listen, take notes, or hold papers. Additional groups are visible in the background.
A speaker stands at a podium addressing a seated audience in a large conference room. Two projection screens display slides with logos and text related to gun violence prevention organizations.
A woman stands smiling next to a small booth with a sign that reads, We Said: An exploration of a future with cooperative co-creation, MCI. Shelves and various items are visible in the background.
A group of people sits in rows of chairs facing a screen and speakers in a dimly lit conference room. The screen displays a presentation with a photo of two smiling people. Some attendees are taking notes.
A speaker addresses an audience seated in rows at a conference. Large screens display “The Premier Youth Tech Health Conference” and conference branding at the front of the room. Some attendees have raised their hands.

American Society of Andrology 2019

Two men in business attire sit facing each other in conversation in a carpeted room, with a video camera on a tripod recording them. A table covered with a cloth is behind them near closed double doors.
A woman sits at a table with a laptop, pens, mugs, and stacks of purple MCI-branded cards, with a framed artwork on the wall behind her. She is smiling and appears ready to greet or assist attendees.
Two women sit facing each other on armchairs, engaged in conversation. A camera on a tripod is set up in front of them, recording their interview in a modern room with large windows and patterned carpet.
A fan-shaped arrangement of purple brochures with the Male Contraceptive Initiative (MCI) logo printed on the front, displayed on a dark surface.
Three people are having a conversation in a modern lounge area, sitting on sofas around two oval coffee tables with a lamp and window blinds in the background.

American Society of Andrology 2019

Two men in business attire sit facing each other in conversation in a carpeted room, with a video camera on a tripod recording them. A table covered with a cloth is behind them near closed double doors.
Three people are having a conversation in a modern lounge area, sitting on sofas around two oval coffee tables with a lamp and window blinds in the background.
A woman sits at a table with a laptop, pens, mugs, and stacks of purple MCI-branded cards, with a framed artwork on the wall behind her. She is smiling and appears ready to greet or assist attendees.
Two women sit facing each other on armchairs, engaged in conversation. A camera on a tripod is set up in front of them, recording their interview in a modern room with large windows and patterned carpet.
A fan-shaped arrangement of purple brochures with the Male Contraceptive Initiative (MCI) logo printed on the front, displayed on a dark surface.

Frontiers in Reproduction

A group of people in white lab coats gather around a workstation in a laboratory, with one person holding up a tablet displaying an image. Shelves with lab equipment and supplies are visible in the background.
A group of people wearing white lab coats gather around a woman demonstrating a scientific technique in a laboratory setting. Shelves with supplies and lab equipment are visible in the background.
A group of scientists in white lab coats work together in a laboratory, using microscopes and other equipment. One person adjusts a microscope while others observe and discuss. Shelves with supplies are visible in the background.
A woman with curly gray hair demonstrates a sample collection technique to two attentive women in a lab filled with pipes, wires, and equipment.
A group of people in white lab coats gather around a table in a laboratory, listening to a man who appears to be instructing them. A projection screen and various lab equipment are visible in the background.

International Conference on Family Planning – Rwanda

A handwritten note hangs on a Christmas tree. The note reads: I wish for seamless choice in contraceptive options across a spectrum that includes accepted methods for both women & men.
A woman adjusts the microphone of another woman seated between two others during a recorded interview setup, with cameras and a smartphone on tripods in the foreground and people mingling in the background.
Two women smile and pose together at an outdoor conference venue. Both wear name badges and lanyards. Signs and other attendees are visible in the background. One woman wears a red top; the other wears a pink skirt and white top.
Three people stand smiling in front of a poster titled “Male Contraceptive Initiative: Strategy & Progress” at a conference. All wear name badges and red lanyards, with one person in a floral dress between two others.
Four people stand and smile together on a paved walkway outside a modern, round building with layered architecture. They wear conference badges and casual clothes, and the sky is partly cloudy.
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