Aparna Satheesh
Clinical Embryologist
Toronto
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Embryologist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital & health care industry. Successfully completed over 300+ ICSI and vitrification cases with a fertilization rate of 85% and over 65% blastocyst rate. Skilled in Research, Cryopreservation, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF),ICSI, Time-Lapse Photography, Genetics ,Embryology and patient counseling .Strong healthcare services professional with a Master's degree in Clinical Embryology and Bachelors in Genetics, Biotechnology and Biochemistry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Languages
Work History
Clinical Embryologist
Craft Fertility Centre
Kochi
03.2022 - Current
- Performing procedures including Oocyte screening, evaluation and culture, In vitro fertilization (IVF) and ICSI.Embryo culture and evaluation of embryos and selection for embryo transfers,Embryo biopsy and embryo transfers
- Performing embryo and oocyte cryopreservation techniques.
- Performing QA-QC techniques.
Clinical Embryologist
A4 Fertility Centre
Chennai
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Performing Oocyte screening for Oocyte retrieval program, Preparing oocytes for various assisted reproductive techniques (IVF/ICSI), Oocyte denudation for assisted reproductive technique (ICSI), In vitro Fertilisation (IVF),Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injections (ICSI)
- Conducting morphological analysis of zygotes and embryos
Evaluating grade of embryos in embryo culture and optimizing embryo culture for optimal embryo development (D3 andD5/D6)
and planning day of transfer - Performing oocyte and embryo vitrification and thawing.Preparing embryos and performing embryo transfer
- Performing spermatozoa extraction from Testicular biopsy samples and frozen samples and preparing culture media for oocyte and embryo culture.
- Assist with equipment and process validation including periodic reviews. Performing Quality Control and Quality Assessment of laboratory and procedures.
- Maintain records and samples. Performing cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment. Maintaining records of culture media and monitoring batches of products used.
Clinical Embryologist
Nova IVF Fetility
Chennai
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Performing Oocyte screening for Oocyte retrieval program, Preparing oocytes for various assisted reproductive techniques (IVF/ICSI), Oocyte denudation for assisted reproductive technique (ICSI), In vitro Fertilisation (IVF),Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injections (ICSI)
- Conducting morphological analysis of zygotes and embryos Evaluating grade of embryos in embryo culture and optimizing embryo culture for optimal embryo development (D3 andD5/D6) and planning day of transfer
- Performing oocyte and embryo vitrification and thawing.Preparing embryos and performing embryo transfer
- Performing spermatozoa extraction from Testicular biopsy samples and frozen samples and preparing culture media for oocyte and embryo culture.
- Assist with equipment and process validation including periodic reviews. Performing Quality Control and Quality Assessment of laboratory and procedures.
- Maintain records and samples. Performing cleaning and sterilization of instruments and equipment. Maintaining records of culture media and monitoring batches of products used.
Junior Geneticist
Spandana Homeopathic Medical Centre
Kottayam
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Primary clinical data collection
- Family history and medical history evaluation
- Coordinate with genetic counselors and physicians for treatment plan. And also with physicians and biologists to determine specific genetic tests to be conducted.
- Strive to enhance and improve treatment techniques for patients
- Informing patient reports via telecommunication
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Embryology
Manipal University
Manipal, IN 08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology
Oxford College of Science, Bangalore University
Bangalore,IN 07.2013 - 05.2016
Skills
IVF/ICSI
Volunteer work
1.Refugee Coordinator
Ministry of External Affairs, India
Refugee coordinator during the Russia -Ukrainian war, responsible for coordinating Indian medical students from Kiev National University, batch 2019.
2. Organ donation campaign - volunteer
GYO - Gift Your Organ Foundation
Awareness campaigns on Importance of Organ donations, and organized Organ donation sign up campaign in association with The Times of India’s organ donation camp.
3. Student Volunteer
Ashwini agadi trust school for visually challenged.
4. Volunteer
Dept. of Health , Kerala
Responsible for organizing awareness campaigns and activities for the treatment of children with various genetic disorders
5. Volunteer Radio Jockey
Space 4 radio.com
Volunteer for community radio (Kerala's1st woman only radio)
Projects and Publication
1. Effect of various chemical reagents on pollen fertility - Thesis BSc
2. Effect of Obesity on endoplasmic reticulum stress in oocytes and preimplantation stage embryos - Thesis MSc -
Published in Journal of Reproduction Fertility and Development
https://www.publish.csiro.au/RD/RD20112
Timeline
Clinical Embryologist
Craft Fertility Centre
03.2022 - Current
Clinical Embryologist
A4 Fertility Centre
02.2020 - 07.2021
Clinical Embryologist
Nova IVF Fetility
01.2019 - 01.2020
Junior Geneticist
Spandana Homeopathic Medical Centre
05.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Embryology
Manipal University
08.2016 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology
Oxford College of Science, Bangalore University
07.2013 - 05.2016
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