Fertility Research Today, Tomorrow and Beyond

The science of reproductive medicine is constantly evolving. Many of the advances made in the field in recent years would have been considered impossible even half a decade ago. This progress is due in large part to the mapping of the human genome, which has and will continue to have, an incalculable impact on science and medicine. With emerging technologies, molecular analysis and diagnosis is now possible, affording us a clearer understanding of the genetics of the egg and the embryo, as well as the genetic cause of disease. By translating this data into innovative testing and treatments, we are now able to solve problems in the laboratory. Personalized medicine is fueling a significant new paradigm shift in reproductive science.

Understanding the conditions necessary for optimal embryogenic processes in the laboratory is a main focus of our research. Customization of the culture environment has a profound effect on the viability of eggs and embryos, which in turn, increases the success of IVF practice. And because genetic health is determined at the embryonic stage, this work has an inestimable impact on the health of children born through the use of assisted reproductive technology.