Tom earned his DVM at the University of Cambridge and completed his PhD training at the Equine Fertility Unit in Newmarket under the supervision of legendary equine reproduction expert “Twink” Allen.
Tom was a lecturer at Cambridge University before joining Utrecht University, where he developed one of Europe's leading centers for equine gynecology and OPU. 
Tom is currently the Albert G. Clay Endowed Chair in Equine Reproduction at the Gluck Equine Research Center at the University of Kentucky. He focuses on assisted reproductive technologies, including oocyte and embryo recovery and transfer. His research also concentrates on the biology of fertilization, early embryonic development, and embryo-maternal communication, with particular reference to their relevance to early pregnancy loss.
Tom represents a unique combination of hands-on clinician and expert researcher in equine reproduction. His extensive clinical and research experience is ideal for the needs of the ESER Symposium. He is the author or co-author of more than 150 peer-reviewed articles, an invited speaker at numerous international conferences. Tom Stout also serves as chair of the International Equine Reproduction Trust and is an extraordinary (honorary) professor at the University of Pretoria in South Africa.