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Dr.Sadhana Desai

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One of the pioneers in setting the trend of infertility practice in India & credited with 2nd test tube baby of India. She is honorary consultant to Armed Forces Medical Services & was the President of (FOGSI) Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecologists of India in the year 2003.

Padma Shri.Dr.Kamini Rao

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She is a pioneer in the field of Assisted Reproduction in India and has been awarded the Padma Sri, one of India’s highest civilian awards. She has specialized in reproductive endocrinology, ovarian physiology and assisted reproductive technology. She is recipient of many prestigious awards including Karnataka State Award (Rajyotsava Award), for invaluable service in the field of medicine in 1997, Startdust Global Indian Icon Awards 2017 at New York.

Dr. N.Pandiyan

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He completed Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Queens Medical Centre, University of Nottingham, U.K through the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship. He held several prestigious positions in various government bodies both Nationally and Internationally. Established first semen bank in India and won several Scholarships, awards and recognitions for his enormous service to the field of reproductive medicine.

Dr. Byron Asimakopoulos

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Professor of Physiology, Director of Laboratory of Reproductive Physiology-IVF and Faculty of Medicine at Democritus University of Thrace. Member of European Society of Human Reproduction & Embryology. Published many Research Articles, 5 Chapters in books etc.,.

Dr.Pere Mir Pardo

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He is an Applied Clinical Development & Data Curation Manager in IGENOMIX (Valencia, Spain). He enjoys a rich experience working in the reproductive genetics field in the areas of genetic carrier screening, non-invasive prenatal testing and preimplantation genetic analysis. His research interests are in Human Genetics applied to the incorporation of new technology in Preimplantation, Prenatal and Carrier Screening Analysis: development of array CGH, genotyping array and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

Prof. Dr. Peter Hollands

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Done his Ph.D. under the supervision of Nobel Laureate Professor Sir Bob Edwards FRS in Embryonic Haemopoietic Stem Cells. He started his carrier working with Dr. Edwards and Dr. Steptoe at Bourn Hall. Fellow of Royal Society of Biology (FRSB). Now a Chief Scientific Officer at Wide Cells Ltd and an Interim Training Officer, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, United Kingdom.

Dr.Carmen García

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She is a Molecular Biology specialist in the PGS research department, IGENOMIX (Valencia, Spain). She has extensive experience in the study of chromosomal abnormalities in embryos using NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing) technology. She is also a recipient of prestigious Marie Curie post-doc fellowship awarded by the European Union.

Dr.Safaa Al-Hasani

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Clinical Embryologist in Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic of the Medical Faculty, University of Luebeck. He is a pioneer in the Human Assisted Reproduction and contributed to the birth of the first IVF baby in Germany in 1982. Expertise in cryopreservation of human oocytes and zygotes, investigation of DNA-fragmented human sperm, apoptosis of granulosa cells and sperm, the process of fertilization of human oocytes and the ICSI and in vitro maturation of these.

Dr.Tunika Akunyili

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She is the Chief clinical embryologist, CEO, Founder, Clinic Director of Tunicleo medical and fertility center, Asokoro, Abuja Nigeria.

Col. Dr.Pankaj Thalwar

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He is VSM Professor and Head, ART Centre, Army Hospital, New Delhi. He was awarded with Vishisht seva medal by the President of India for working in field of infertility. He is the serving Secretary of Indian Fertility Society and Founder Secretary of Fertility preservation society of India. He is a Member of Advisory committee ICMR, Infertility committee FOGSI.

Dr. VM Thomas

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He is a consultant Embryologist and IVF Scientist, a Clinical Embryology Tycoon and he has helped scientifically to achieve more than 23,000 plus IVF/ ICSI babies worldwide so far. To his credit has received several National and International awards.

Dr.Shailesh Puntambekar

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He performed india's First successful womb transplantation. One of the finest Laparoscopic Oncosurgeon in India as well as overseas. He had also developed laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for cancer cervix which is known world over as the "Pune Technique". He has won the prestigious "Golden Telescope Award" for the best video at AAGL four times. He is the first robotic Oncosurgeon of India and has performed more than 400 robotic surgeries.

Dr. P.G.Paul

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A renowned personality who has trained more than 1500 gynaecologists in Gynaecological laparoscopy and delivered about 352 Lectures and conducted 226 Live surgery workshops worldwide. Authored 2 Books, contributed chapters in 20 books and published 35 papers in international journals.

Dr. Pankaj Shrivastav

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Recipient of “Hind Rattan” Award (Jewel of India). He is one of the pioneer in the field of Reproductive Medicine with vast international experience. Director of Conceive Fertility Hospital, Sharjah. He has conducted numerous workshops and seminars across the Middle East.

Dr. K.K.Gopinath

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With more than 25,000 Laparoscopic Surgeries including sterilization, he was recognized as the first Laparoscopic Surgeon of Kerala state Health Service and has supervised / conducted over 100,000 deliveries. He is a recipient of several prestigious awards and held various positions including State President of Kerala Association of Gynecological Endoscopist (KAGE) etc.

Dr.Sudesh Kamat

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With the vast experience of more than three decades in the field of embryology, he has also been connected with the first ICSI baby of India which was born in 1995-96. He is the serving chairman for embryology in ISAR and one of the most senior embryologist in India.

Dr. Chaitanya B Nagori

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He is Director of Dr. Nagori’s Institute for infertility and IVF. Involved in first stem cell pregnancy in India. Received First ever ‘Center of Excellence’ for Ian Donald School of Ultrasound. Authored several popular books including Handbook of Infertility and ultrasound for practising gynecologist, Ultrasound in Infertility and Gynecology- test and Atlas.

Dr. Sonal Panchal

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She is a Consultant sonography specialist at Dr. Nagori’s Institute for Infertility and IVF, Ahmedabad, India and Professor, Dubrovnik International University, Croatia. She is a specialist in, and dedicated to Infertility, Gynec and high risk obstetric scans with Doppler and 3D-4D ultrasound.

Dr. Paritosh Shekhar

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He completed Ph.D. in genetics from University of Essen Germany. He was Trained in Embryo biopsy and PGS from Embryo tools Spain. With ample experience in laboratory quality assurance, quality control, pH and media optimization he has contributed immensely to the field of PGD/PGS and Embryo biopsy.

Dr. Jothikumar

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He has been involved in the field of Subfertility and Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ART/IVF) since 1991. He was the Clinical Coordinator of the Subfertility and ART/IVF programs, and Head of the Division of Reproductive Medicine at the National University Hospital (NUH) from 1997-2001. He was also a member of the NUH team that successfully produced the world's first babies born after transfer of zona-softened blastocysts in both stimulated and natural ART cycles.

Dr. Ritu

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As a Chief Medical Geneticist she established fully fledged PGD/PGS laboratory with latest ion S5 next generation sequencing technology which is one of the first in the country. She has the credibility of performing PGD on a tay sachs carrier couple and thereby reporting INDIA’S first live birth on a rare mutation for tay sachs.

Dr. Vanita Suri

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She is a Professor & Head at PGIMER, Chandigarh. She has specialized in the field of ART, Colposcopy etc., Served as Executive Member of FOGSI, Life member of Association of Gynecologist Oncologist of India (AGOI) and Association of Indian Menopausal Society (IMS). She has contributed her research work in various National and International Journals.

Dr. Kurian Joseph

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Director of Joseph Nursing Home, Chennai. He was the past president of Asia Oceania Federation of Obs & Gyn (AOFOG), Board Member of International Society of Gynecology Endoscopy (ISGE) and Vice President FOGSI (2008). Endoscopic trainer for more than 35years. Delivered several Orations in all over India. Published several Articles in Journals & Chapters in Books.

Dr. P.M. Gopinath

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With three decades of rich experience, he is one of the pioneer in the field of Reproductive medicine. Specialized in Endoscopy both Laparoscopy and Hysteroscopy, Thermal Ablation, Intrauterine Insemination, IVF/ICSI, Male Infertility and Colposcopy. To his credit he conducted many National and International Conferences.

Dr. Rajnikant Contractor

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Member of Ex-Central Supervisory Board (EX-CSB) PC-PNDTACT and Member of NIMC Team, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare Government of India. Chairperson of National Infertility and ART Bill & PC-PNDT ACT committee.

Dr. Kaberi Banerjee

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Medical Director of Advanced Fertility and Gynaecology Centre, New Delhi. Chairperson of Delhi State Chapter ISAR. Commonwealth Fellow in Reproductive Medicine, London UK. She is recipient of Bharat Jyoti Award, Global Healthcare Excellence Award, India Today Excellence Award in Field of Medicine etc.

Dr. Lakhbir Dhaliwal

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Former Prof. & Head, Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, PGIMER Chandigarh. Specialized in the field of Infertility & ART, Reproductive Endocrinology and Gynecological Oncology. Published 185 Research articles. Completed 60 projects of different Govt. agencies ; WHO, ICMR , DBT and DST.

Dr. Nayana Patel

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Medical Director of Akanksha Hospital and Research Institute located in Anand city of Gujarat. She is considered as a pioneer in the field of IVF and Surrogacy in India. President - State Obst. & Gynaec society of Gujarat (SOGOG),2010. She is actively involved in basic and clinical science research and authored many research articles, case reports, book chapters and newsletters.

Dr. Kanthi Bansal

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Director of Safal Fertility Foundation, Ahmedabad. She has the Distinction of producing first IVF baby of Gujarat. Published 12 books on Infertility, including FOGSI & ISAR publications. President- Gujarat Chapter ISAR (2017-2019), Organizing Co-Chairperson AICOG 2018, Chairperson of Endometriosis committee- SAFOG (2016-2018), Chairperson of Accreditation Committee and Clinical Research Committee ISAR (2017-2018).

Dr. Bhararti Dhorepatil

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Recipient of "Gaurav Purskar” for outstanding work in the field of Infertility. She has been awarded with “Punya Ratna Purskar” For Community Health Services in the Prevention of Cervical Cancer Project Screen & Treat in 2015. She has won many awards and recognition from numerous organizations.

Dr. Samundi Sankari

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She was one of the first experts in IVF, and pioneered Green IVF in India. The former Professor of Microsurgery & Obstetrics & Gynaecology at the Kilpauk Medical College. She has been awarded with numerous honorary posts, published countless scientific studies, and shared her knowledge at conferences and symposiums around the world. In recognition of her efforts, Orlando’s Association of Tamil Nadu Medical Graduates named Dr. Sankari the “Best Distinguishing Physician”, in 2001.

Dr. Suresh

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Director, Mediscan Systems, Chennai. Served as Honorary Secretary – Voluntary Health Services. Specialized in Fetal medicine, more than 37 years of experience in Ultrasound. Trained over 4000 doctors from India and other countries in Ultrasound and fetal medicine.

Dr. RAHUL P. NAIK

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He is a Senior Clinical Embryologist Harley Street Fertility Clinic, London, United Kingdom. He has more than twelve years of international ART experience. He introduced latest technologies like time-lapse microscopy with Embryoscope. Achieved a fertilization rate of more than 78% for both IVF and ICSI.

Dr. Malaraj

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Managing director of Firm Hospitals, Chennai. With three decades of rich experience in IVF, she is a recipient of Best Doctor Award by Tamil Nadu M.G.R University – 2012, Bharath Rattan Award ,New Delhi – 2014, TANCARE award, Chennai – 2015. Expertized in Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Laparoscopic Myomectomy. She is a Executive Committee member OGSSI 2017-2020.

Dr. Ritu Hinduja

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Consultant Reproductive Medicine, Nova IVI, Andheri. She is a recipient of Dr. Shantabai Gulabchand Travelling Fellowship Award, Dr. C G Saraiya Travelling Fellowship Award, Dr Banuben Nanavati Travelling Fellowship Award, Dr. Pramila Bhatia-Young Scientist Award and Dr. Shanti Yadav Award. Delivered more talks at Various International and National Conferences.

Dr. Sandhya Krishnan

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Consultant IVF Specialist –NCARE-IVF ; BMH Calicut, Kerala. She is an Author of Article in FOGSI-Focus 2010 : IUI –what the ICMR guidelines say?. Presented several presentations at various conferences and contributed chapters for ART Books.

Dr. S. Ramakrishnan

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He is one of the First qualified Senior Rheumatologists in India. Morethan 35 Years of experience in the field of Rheumatology. He is a Recipient of Indian Rheumatology Association Award. Presented 38 articles and 40 Papers in various National and International Journals.

Dr. Sam P Abraham

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Medical Director of Abraham’s Infertility Research 3D Laparoscopic 4D Ultrasound Test Tube Baby Centre, Kerala. Won the Millenium excellence Award for excellency in work in 2001 and Athura Seva award for Patient care in 2014. Awarded Gandhi Puraskaram 2004-2005 for Excellency in the field of infertility from Mahatma Gandhi Peace Foundation. Participating as Faculty in many endoscopic and ultrasound workshops.

Dr. Harpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Senior consultant at Milann Fertility Center, Chandigarh and Visiting Consultant IVF at Max Mohali, with 10 years experience in Reproductive Medicine and over 15 years in Obstetrics and gynaecology. Over 25 publications in various national & international journals & contributed chapters to many books.

Dr. Goral Gandhi

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Co-Founder and Scientific Director at Indo Nippon IVF & the International School of Reproductive Medicine & Embryology (ISRME). She has edited a book on Vitrification published by Springer and has been author and co-author for many publications in national and international journals & medical text books. Her current passion is imparting training in the field of ART and she has trained over 500 embryologists from across the globe.

Dr. Sayali Kandari

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Chief Scientific Officer, Cellsure Biotech Oocyte Bank, Mumbai-India. Consultant Embryologist & Laboratory Director for IVF Centers across India. She is a Embryology Trainer & Industry Consultant for multiple entities. Presented more Oral and Poster presentations at various conferences.

Chiemi Toyama Mori

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She is a senior researcher at Kitazato Corporation, Tokyo, Japan. Expertise in the field of embryology and cryobiology. Her works currently focus on ovarian tissue cryopreservation. She has conducted several international workshops on Vitrification.

Dr. Charulata Chatterjee

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She is a Senior Consultant Embryologist at Yashoda Fertility and Research Institute –Secunderabad, with 24 years of experience in the medical, diagnostics and ART field. Faculty, speaker, participants at various work shops, CME, conferences.