Shweta Hegde

• Training for ISO 11137 Sterilization, ISO 11607-1, ISO 11737-1 (for Biobueden Testing), ISO 14644-1: 2015 Clean Room Standards at SpOvum Technologies (P) Ltd., Bengaluru On 17 Nanuary 2022 – 20 January 2022 (Certification number 75298913/157947071)
• Provided inputs in making new devices and equipments in the filed of Assisted Reproductive Technologies including ROBO ICSI workbench, Embryo monitoring system (Time lapose image), CASA device,Smart IVF device and Smart double witness device (All SpOvum in house devices) and successfully used them to provide services in IVF centres as well as to provide training.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
• Worked on a research project : Bulk stiffness and bulk recovery time as a measure of the quality of 2-cell stage mouse embryos Guide : Dr. Santosh Bhargav D B Director, Co-founder and CTO

• Worked as Chief Embryologist at Indira IVF fertility center Pvt. Ltd at Pune and Kolhapur center from October 2020 to November 2021.
• Have lead a team of 5-6 with the work load of 80-100 ICSI/FET transfers per month and 1012 embryo biopsy cases a month.
• Handled cases with utmost involvement and sincerity while keeping patient care as a priority.
• Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
• Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting as a part of lab data maintenance.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to patients, handled challenging situations with ease.

• Involved in embryology training for Post-Graduate students and other short term national and international training programs including the theory and practical teaching, one to one training.
• Also functioned as a mentor for student projects, was a part of students examination and evaluation.
• Also involved in providing all embryology services at Manipal Assisted Reproductive Centre, (MARC) KMC,
• Worked on various research projects in the field of Embryology
• Functioned as a consulting Embryologist at Manipal fertility center, Mangalore and SDM fertility center
• Worked on various research projects in the field of Embryology
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Participated in committee meetings to remain aware of developments in subject.
• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
• Delivered lectures at appropriate pace and pronunciation for optimal audience comprehension by non-native English-speaking students.
• Arranged syllabus, developed schedule and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
• Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
• Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
• Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
• Stayed abreast of developments within the field of embryology to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students
• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
• Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
• Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.

Research Projects :

1.Membrane components and anti-oxidant vitamin C in vitrification medium improves the outcome of ovarian tissue cryopreservation

2. Epigallocatechin-3- gallate (EGCG) protects the oocytes from methyl parathion induced cytoplasmic deformities by supressing oxidative and endoplasmic reticulum stress. (Published in the Journal of Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology) Guide: Dr. Guruprasad Kalthur Professor Dept.Clinical Embryology KMC Manipal

3. Comparison of sperm vitality and DNA damage with new pre-stained slides and standard SCD technique In association with SAR Healthline Guide: Dr. Satish Kumar Adiga Professor and Head of the department Dept.Clinical Embryology KMC Manipal

Trainings undergone :

1. Mini symposium and Work shop on PGD and PGS at KMC Manipal (2018)

2. ACE (Academy of Clinical Embryologists) conference 2018 in Goa 3.Workshop on “Embryo biopsy techniques, New generation PGS/PGD platforms and clinical applications” held on 3 rd February 2018, Manipal, India

4. Mini symposium on ethics and quality in ART at KMC manipal (2019 5. ESHRE workshop on Embryo innovation: The legacy of the past and visions of the future conducted at Bratislava, Slovakia in November, 2019