CLARE MCKENNA
Clare McKenna has worked in TV & radio for over 20 years, spending the last 5 presenting Newstalk’s health and wellness show Alive and Kicking. This turned a personal passion into a profession as she has always had a keen interest in personal development and wellbeing. Clare qualified as an integrative health and hosts wellness events in person and online with her business Nourish Yourself.
DR AHMED OMAR
Dr Omar is recognised as a leading authority in reproductive medicine throughout Ireland and the UK. He brings extensive experience to his role of Medical Director at Beacon CARE Fertility and his in-depth knowledge and focus on results complements the other members of the team in delivering the highest quality and most advanced fertility treatments for patients.
He graduated from Ain Shams University, Cairo in 1988 and undertook further training in Europe. He has been a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists since 1998 and is a Member of the Royal Society of Medicine (Ireland) and a Member of the British Fertility Society.
His sub-specialty training in IVF and reproductive medicine was carried out at the Assisted Reproduction & Gynaecology Centre in London. He was Deputy Medical Director of SIMS IVF where he helped to establish the clinic’s programmes in the areas of reproductive immunology and management of recurrent pregnancy loss.
Areas of special interest include: Pre-implantation Genetic Screening and Diagnosis (PGT-M and PGT-SR), Recurrent Implantation Failure and Reproductive Immunology.
DR FLORENCIA STEINVARCEL
Originally from Argentina, Dr. Florencia graduated in Medicine at Buenos Aires University in 2002. She moved to Barcelona soon afterwards where she completed 4 years of training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
In 2007 she started to work in a well-renowned fertility clinic in Barcelona. She was promoted to Director of the embryo donation program and a leader for minor surgery. Looking for a new challenge, she moved to Ireland in 2015, becoming a Consultant in fertility and genetics.
Florencia’s research interests reflect her personal approach to tailoring treatment to each patient’s clinical and personal needs. She acknowledges the importance of the desire to build a family whilst empathising with patients who struggle to conceive, guiding them not only clinically but also emotionally.
hELENA tUBRIDY
Helena Tubridy dove into general nursing and specialised in Gynaecology. Followed midwifery in the UK, delivering babies babies in hospital, Domino and community settings. Home births and breech deliveries. She trained in hypnosis for labour pain, and many mums chose it over epidural! She worked with Dr. Jack Gibson to specialise in hypnotherapy.
Secondary infertility happens when you have one or more children, and further pregnancy is elusive. Still so poorly understood and often taboo subjects. The realisation that parents can suffer PTSD in these devastating circumstances is very recent. Helen describes feeling honoured to use psychotherapy and EMDR to help for parents affected by loss and grief, and all that goes with it.
Helen describes her approach as rapid, direct, and integrative. Mindset and body both matter in conceiving babies. She assesses each clients lifestyle and wellbeing to find out what changes can be most effective in achieving healthy pregnancy. Next, supports them in applying techniques. This approach dovetails perfectly with IVF treatment, and restorative medical fertility care. One protocol does not fit all. Therefore Helena offers coaching and therapy as required, based on what your narrative is, and on your needs.
Helena’s aim is to reduce your anxiety and improve your mindset quickly for conceiving – with a blend conversational hypnosis, mindfulness techniques and EMDR, along with lifestyle aspects of fertility including nutrition, sleep, libido and more.
jEMMA HENRY RD
Jemma Henry is a CORU Registered Dietitian, qualified since 2007, with extensive experience in both the NHS and HSE. After encountering a lack of reliable and accurate fertility nutrition information during her own IVF journey, Jemma pivoted her career to specialise in fertility and IVF nutrition.
In 2022, she founded Nourish My Fertility, an online nutrition practice dedicated to helping individuals and couples optimise their fertility through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle advice. Jemma also brings advanced nutritional counselling and coaching skills to her practice, empowering clients to make lasting changes that support their fertility goals.
Jemma’s personal IVF experience, combined with her involvement in the Early Life Nutrition Alliance, fuels her passion for fertility nutrition. She is a founding member of Fertility Dietitians Ireland and is the current Chairperson of the organisation.
She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from Leeds Metropolitan University and a BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Dublin Institute of Technology. Jemma is a member of the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Association, a certified prenatal and fertility dietitian, and a member of the European Fertility Society.
In a landscape filled with fertility misinformation, Jemma empowers her clients by offering expert guidance, advanced counselling techniques, and practical strategies, helping them make informed decisions about their nutrition and lifestyle. Her expertise has been featured in various media outlets across Ireland.
NIAMH BURKE
Niamh Burke is a Nutritional Therapist specialising in female wellness & fertility. Her main clientele include women suffering with hormonal symptoms like PCOS and perimenopause and couples who need support on their fertility journey. She has a special interest in gut and microbiome health and the importance of this area when it comes to fertility and healthy pregnancy.
JESSICA BOURKE
With almost twenty years of clinical experience dealing with fertility struggles and pregnancy loss, Jessica has gained a reputation for helping people to succeed where everything else has failed. Jessica is a TEDx speaker, co-author of the ‘Guilt Free Gourmet’, and regularly appears in Irish media.
She has featured as the ‘Ask the Expert’ on herfamily.ie and rollercoaster.ie and is the creator of the ground-breaking Making Sense of Miscarriage™ program, which offers detailed, evidence-based support for those who have suffered pregnancy loss, as well as the Fertility ReSet 2.0™ and Fertility Fast track™ self-paced programs, which cover the key information needed to optimise your fertility potential, as quickly and effectively as possible.
As your ‘Fertility Detective’, Jessica’s goal is to help her clients "get pregnant and stay pregnant!”.
Clare Healy
Clare Healy is a respected Fertility Counsellor working with many of Irelands leading Fertility Clinics and Specialist Reproductive Consultants. Clare is known for her compassionate and knowledgeable guidance and support in the therapeutic areas of IVF, IUI, Egg Donation, Sperm Donation and Miscarriage. Clare has a deep passion for assisting individuals and couples on their fertility journeys and has dedicated her counselling career to providing invaluable support to those facing the challenges and complexities of fertility-related issues.
DR LYUDA sHKROBOT
Dr. Lyuda Shkrobot earned her Medical Degree at Vinnitsa State Medical University and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has a Masters (MSc) in Ultrasound as well as a Masters (MSc) in Reproductive Endocrinology. Her passion is in helping women with fertility issues including women with immunological problems in pregnancy.
Tracy Horan
Tracy Horan is a founding partner of Tracy Horan & Company. The firm has developed a strong knowledge of family law and in particular surrogacy. From a legal perspective, things aren’t that simple where surrogacy is concerned in Ireland. There is no legislation that legislates for surrogacy and the quest for legal parenthood can seem very daunting. Tracy has guided many Irish nationals through the legal labyrinth, to reach the end goal of passports, citizenship and where necessary, adoption.
Dr Ernesto vázques hidalgo
Dr. Ernesto Vázquez Hidalgo, is a senior consultant with the ReproMed Galway Team with 18 years working in women’s health, and 13 years in reproductive medicine and minimally invasive gynaecological surgery.
He studied medicine at the University of de Carabobo in Valencia City, Venezuela, and then obtained a Degree as Obstetrician & Gynaecology. In 2006 after exploring different areas of interest in ObGyn, he decided to enrol in the Advanced Endoscopic Gynaecologic Surgery Master Degree Program offered by the prestigious IVI (Instituto Valenciano de Infertilidad) and University of Valencia in Spain, focusing his interest mainly in Reproductive Surgery.
He developed most of his professional experience in the Venezuelan Institute of Fertility, where he became a member of the Board of Directors, as well as Head of the Endoscopic Surgery Department, and also a Consultant in the Department of Reproductive Medicine. Later he returned to Spain where he served as a Senior Consultant in two fast-growing Fertility Clinics in Catalonia, Spain, Eva Fertility Clinic and Procrear Fertility Clinic, for more than four years.
Dr. Ernesto believes in an honest and trusting doctor-patient relationship. He thinks that working together aids in making an optimum analysis to improve the success rate of a fertility treatment. He likes to listen to his patients and is always available to help with whatever is necessary.
CLARE MANSFIELD
Clare Mansfield is the Founder of Flowering with Clare. We offer Fertility Supports to help people emotionally on their Path to Parenthood. She is an Award-Winning author of Flowering - A story about Egg Donation.
HELEN VAUGHAN
Helen Vaughan is an accredited therapist, speaker & broadcaster who features regularly in the media on mental health topics on RTE, Today FM, Newstalk & others. She is a Specialist Fertility Counsellor working in women’s health, as well as providing therapy for couples, individuals and adolescents on a wide range of topics. She is the owner of Maynooth Counselling & Psychotherapy, a busy counselling practice with a team of 12+ therapists in Maynooth & Leixlip, Co Kildare.
Dr HarrY Karpouzis
Dr. Harris Karpouzis, a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology based in Athens, specialises in Reproductive Medicine, Fertility, and Minimal Access Surgery. A Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists since 2011, he trained extensively in the UK. As Scientific Director of Pelargos IVF since 2018, he provides innovative, personalised fertility care to patients globally.
Dr PANAGIOTIS VENIERATOS
Dr. Panagiotis Venieratos, PhD, is the Scientific Director of FERTILYSIS - an innovative medical company and a leader in advanced diagnostics for unexplained infertility and recurrent miscarriages investigation, committed to improving reproductive health outcomes.
Caoimhe McGlinchey
Caoimhe Mc Glinchey BSc LicAc. Dip CHM
Caoimhe started studying Acupuncture in 1995 after completing her Science degree from NUI Maynooth Ireland. She graduated from the AFI in 1998 and spent over 3 months studying in hospitals and the University of TCM, Nanjing China.
She is the owner of a busy clinic in Dundrum Dublin. Caoimhe's special interests lie in Fertility for Couples and Womens Health. She is an experienced fertility, gynaecology and obstetrics Acupuncturist and Herbalist specialising in complex disorders such as unexplained infertility, recurrent miscarriage, Autoimmune Conditions, Endometriosis, and other inflammatory conditions using an integrative approach with western diagnostics. She has done extensive Post Graduate Training in this area since 2003 and studied with many of the pioneering TCM and integrative practitioners in this area. Having spent a decade travelling to China she also had the privilege to work in Gynecology departments and reproductive Units in Nanjing.
Through her own fertility issues she had in conceiving her second child she has gained an in depth knowledge of fertility issues and IVF clinics. She feels this has benefited her as a practitioner helping those undergoing fertility issues. She has built relationships with doctors and embryologists in clinics in both Ireland and abroad and have a wealth of advice to support couples wishing to create their families.
She is passionate about Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine and has a particular interest in increasing recognition for the practice of Acupuncture and Herbalism through regulation from the government both in Ireland and Europe. She is a founding member of the AFPI fertility group as she saw the need to for patients who attend an acupuncturist whilst embarking on creating their family to have the best support and treatment by expertly trained practitioners.
Alexsander Wiecki
With over a decade of experience in fertility, Aleksander is one of the top marketers in the field. His history as a patient’s experience manager and transparency advocate provides him with a unique insight into the complex relationship between clinics and patients. He spent a decade working as the head of marketing for a major IVF clinics network; his responsibilities included all of the local and international marketing activities for IVF clinics, as well as their genetic laboratory. His expertise lies in the fields of digital marketing, online strategy, product innovations and market revolutions.
Aleksander passionately believes in bridging the gap between patients and clinics by offering full transparency. In his view, clinics don’t offer nearly enough information to patients, making some of them fall into common traps.
Dr rahi Victory
Dr. Rahi Victory is a Canadian trained obstetrician gynecologist with an American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology subspecialty in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Dr. Victory is renowned for his compassionate, individualized patient plans and approach to care. His extensive experience combined with an avante-garde approach have placed Victory Reproductive Care at the forefront of third party services. Dr. Victory is passionate about making sure every experience is an exceptional one and to that end he meets with every client, every egg donor and every surrogate, himself. Dr. Victory’s only goal is your success and satisfaction.
Brenda Ward
Brenda qualified from Trinity with a degree in Biochemistry. After working in the Pharmaceutical industry for years she then qualified as a Fertility Acupuncturist. She set up The Natural Fertility Hub in 2023. This is a unique online platform which helps couples optimise their natural fertility while being supported by a team of experts in complementary therapies and diagnostics services.
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Dr francisco anaya blanes
Dr. Francisco Anaya Blanes is experienced in the field of Gynaecology and Obstetrics. He is currently Director of the UR Hospital La Vega, Murcia & Gynaecologist of the Reproduction Unit of Clinica Vistahermosa. Medical Doctor graduated from the University of Valencia (1993-1999). Specialist degree in Gynaecology and Obstetrics (MIR) at the Hospital Clínico de Granada. Master's degree in Breast Pathology and Senology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (2003-2004).
Marian Ó Tuama
Mary Lally is an acupuncturist, health coach, and women’s health educator with a clinical background in the NHS. She specialises in fertility, hormones, and reproductive wellbeing, bridging evidence-based medicine with Oriental Medicine, mindfulness, and lived experience. Mary is passionate about empowering women to understand their bodies, regulate stress, and optimise fertility with clarity, compassion, and practical tools with a blend of science, Oriental Medicine, and mindfulness to empower women with practical, body-literate fertility support. Mary brings a grounded, compassionate voice to fertility conversations, translating complex science into human, usable insight
Marian Ó Tuama is a psychotherapist and specialist fertility counsellor based in Cork city with a particular interest in pregnancy, infertility, and infant loss work.
Marian is a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, holding a B.A. in Counselling and Psychotherapy and an MSc in Loss and Bereavement.
Additionally, Marian is an accredited member of The Irish Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and currently sits as the chair-person of the Irish Fertility Counsellors Association.
JAKUB DEJEWSKI
CEO at IVF Media Ltd., Chairman and Co-Founder of the European Fertility Society, and Co-Founder of CAPTCHAT SL. A member of the British Fertility Society, the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, and other European organisations. An author, publicist, speaker, and researcher. A patient advocate, passionate about education and patient-centred care. Initiator of the charitable initiative Kolędowa Moc and a firm believer in the principle that “we are stronger together.” Committed to supporting those who are marginalised, persecuted, discriminated against, or forgotten.
With over 25 years of experience, he has created and implemented sales and marketing strategies for SMEs, built sales teams from the ground up, and worked in international environments since 2012. After acquiring IVF Media in 2018, he led the company to market leadership in the UK and Ireland, completing further acquisitions and expanding a network of online platforms to German-, Italian-, and French-speaking markets. Dedicated to ensuring cross-border infertility treatment is accessible to all.
Privately, a husband and father, marathon runner, musician, kayaker, and volunteer. Social activist and lover of Sebastian Mikolajczak’s work.
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june flood
June Flood (BSc, HDip, RGM, RM) studied General Nursing in Tralee Co Kerry where she gained her National Diploma in Gen Nursing in 2004 followed by her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2005.
June worked as a General Nurse until commencing her Higher Diploma in Midwifery at The National Maternity Hospital, Holles Street in Dublin in 2005 and qualified in 2007. She continued to work there until moving in March 2010 to work as a Midwife in the labour and delivery unit of KAMC-National Guard hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
After four years in Saudi Arabia June moved back to Ireland along with her partner Mhairi in 2014. After working in agency nursing and midwifery for a few months she commenced work in General Practice, where all aspects of her experience were valuable.
In 2018 she started working with the Irish Family Planning Association (IFPA), where her passion for women’s health and well-being was really highlighted, from cervical screening to fertility guidance and support, this was a wonderful opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in this area.
While working at a GP surgery she also completed some valuable knowledge through courses such as the Cervical screening course with the RCSI.
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DR BART KUCZERA
Bart Kuczera studied medicine in Poland and graduated from the Medical University of Silesia in 1999. He attended the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London as part of his reproductive medicine sub-speciality training.
In the early days of his career, Dr Kuczera combined his interest in theoretical medicine and clinical practice. After obtaining his specialist qualification, he practised in the Department of Gynaecological Oncology whilst lecturing human anatomy to medical students until 2010.
In parallel to his consultant position in reproductive endocrinology, he has held a number of Consultant positions in the area of fertility including Acting Clinical Director at ZentraLab and the Sims Clinic, Dublin from 2011 –2013.
Dr Kuczera’s special interests in fertility include: Premature Ovarian Ageing, Male Factor Infertility, Endometriosis, Embryo Implantation and psychosexual fertility issues and Pre-implantation Screening.
Frances Fitzgerald Former MEP
Frances Fitzgerald is a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Dublin City and County and a Vice-President of the EPP Group in the European Parliament.
Prior to her election to the European Parliament in 2019, Frances served as a Fine Gael Parliamentarian for over 20 years. She served as a Senator and T.D. in Dublin Mid-West (2007-2019) and has previously served as a Fine Gael T.D. in Dublin South East (1992-2002).
She most recently served as Tánaiste (2016-17), one of only four women to have ever held this position. She has also served as Minister for Business, Enterprise & Innovation (2017); Minister for Justice & Equality (2014-17) and was the State’s first Minister for Children & Youth Affairs (2011-14). Prior to her election to the Dáil, Frances served as Chair of the National Women’s Council of Ireland (1988-92) and Vice President of the European Women’s Lobby.
Frances was elected to the European Parliament in 2019 as part of the European People’s Party (EPP) Delegation. She is a full member of the Women's Rights and Gender Equality Committee (FEMM) and the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee (ECON) and a substitute member of the Development Committee (DEVE). Frances also serves as EPP spokesperson for the Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee.
Prof. MARY WINGFIELD
Professor Wingfield is Clinical Lead for AHR services at the National Women and Infant’s Health Program of the HSE. She graduated in Medicine from Trinity College Dublin and trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Ireland, the UK and Melbourne.
She spent 3 years at Monash IVF and Monash University, Melbourne and was awarded an MD for her research there on endometriosis. Professor Wingfield worked for almost 30 years as a Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin where she established Merrion Merrion Fertility Clinic in 1999. She is Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University College Dublin. She was a founding member and past President of the Irish Fertility Society and served on the government-appointed Commission on Assisted Human Reproduction.
Professor Wingfield has written several fertility-related position papers for the Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, has acted as an expert witness in High Court cases regarding assisted reproduction and has spoken at the Oireachtas regarding AHR legislation and surrogacy. She authored The Fertility Handbook, Gill Press 2017, a guide to fertility and infertility. Throughout her career she has been interested in subfertility in all its facets, including the development of national frameworks and legislation, equitable access to fertility treatment, fertility preservation, endometriosis and implantation.
HELEN KEEBLE
Helen is a chartered physiotherapist and clinical specialist in pelvic health. She currently has 16 years experience working with women covering all pelvic health issues including fertility, sexual dysfunction, bladder and bowel. She has been a tutor on the topic for 11 years authoring and delivering many webinars and courses, including complex female pelvic pain and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction.
Breege Moran
Breege Moran MSW, Dip Holistic Reflexology, Dip Shamanic Spiritual & Energy Healing, EMDR trauma & mental health practitioner.
Breege is a Board Member of the national Irish Reflexology Institute (CLG). She is the proprietor of CASWellbeing Holistic Therapy service and also works part-time as a Trauma & Mental Health Therapist in the HSE Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service. Breege is a Holistic Therapist supporting people in overcoming physical, emotional and spiritual difficulties. She offers a variety of treatments to Adults, Children &Babies. Her initial qualification is a Master in Social Work from University College Cork and has been working therapeutically with children, adults and families since 1995.
As she progressed in her career, Breege gained experiential understanding of the importance of a holistic approach; mind, body, emotional &; spiritual; in supporting people to achieve optimal health and wellbeing. She then diversified her qualifications to become a qualified Reflexologist with advanced practitioner certificates in Fertility Reflexology, Maternity Reflexology and Baby, Toddler & Child Reflexology.
In addition, Breege is a Shamanic Practitioner offering Energy and Spiritual Healing. She is an EMDR practitioner offering Trauma & Mental Health therapy. Breege’s holistic and compassionate approach to healing & therapeutic work offers individually tailored treatment plans for clients. Her holistic approach offers people physical healing, stress release and the ability to manage difficulties, overwhelming emotions and challenges in their life.
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Dr Roisin O’Loughlin
M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., M.I.C.G.P.,MSc. Obstetrics and Gynaecology, D.R.C.O.G., Founder and CEO of The FertilityHQ
Dr. Roisin O’Loughlin works as a GP and encounters patients with fertility issues on a daily basis.
Roisin has a special interest in all facets of Women’s Health especially fertility, menopause and contraception. Alongside her GP training, she completed a Masters in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at University College Cork and completed her thesis on ‘Risk Factors for First Trimester Miscarriage’.
Roisin gave birth to a beautiful baby boy (Lochie) in October 2021, however, getting pregnant was found to be harder than initially expected, “even as a doctor, finding reliable online fertility resources was a challenge”.
Roisin O’Loughlin founded The FertilityHQ to educate and promote fertility awareness and to provide an easily accessible and affordable at-home fertility hormone test.
Edwina Oakes
Edwina Oakes was the Chairperson of the Irish Fertility Counsellors Association (IFCA). Edwina has worked as a counsellor for over ten years and provides specialist fertility counselling to couples and individuals from her private practice.
Edwina is an accredited member of the Irish Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (IACP). Her specialist interest includes all aspects of assisted conception, donation treatment and supporting clients before, during and after their treatment. Edwina also lectures at University College Cork, Dept of Applied Psychology.
goRDoN mULLINS
Gordon is a licensed practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture in Ireland. Gordon has been involved in Alternative therapies for over 18 years. He is a respected practitioner in his specialist field of ‘Fertility Enhancement’ through the use of Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Mindfulness and Exercise.
Gordon studied at the ‘Irish College of Traditional Chinese Medicine’. Gordon further completed advanced programs in fertility in Vancouver and the United States, studying under world recognised TCM Fertility expert Dr. Randine Lewis.
During this time Gordon was presented with multiple cases of ‘Infertility’. After successfully treating these cases of defined and often unexplained infertility, Gordon began his search for answers to explain the causes that prevent almost one in five couples in Ireland from conceiving.
Gordon is now a Charter member of the ‘Clinical Excellence in Fertility Professionals Association’ with Dr Randine Lewis, a trained Acupuncturist under the guidance of ‘Zita West’ and a student of Jeffrey Yuen, NY. Gordon is also registered with the Acupuncture Foundation Professional Association at www.afpa.ie.
CAITRíONA FITZPATRICK
Caitríona is the Chairperson of the National Infertility Charity NISIG which provides support to people and advocates for those on all stages of their fertility journey. She is also the National Operations Manager at SHINE, a charity that works at the heart of mental ill health in Ireland.
She is currently undertaking a Doctorate in Social Studies at Maynooth University with a particular emphasis on gender considerations in public policy making. Previously worked as Managing Director at an International Public Affairs and Communications consultancy Penta. Prior to that spent over a decade working in Irish politics as a Special Advisor to a Government Minister covering four Departments and have extensive experience in government affairs, crisis communications, political strategy, stakeholder management and media relations.
NISIG (National Infertility Support and Information Group) is the only charity working in the area of fertility support/ART for 26 years, including support meetings, resources, and advocacy- in particular around the AHR legislation.
Gareth Landy
Growing up, Gareth didn't think about his genetic makeup. It wasn't until he and his wife decided to have a family that he learned how an extra X chromosome would impact their plans. In his talk, Gareth will speak about XXY, its impact on male fertility, his experience of going through fertility treatment and donor conception and how it feels to be a father to twins.
Since March 2021, Gareth has recorded over 40 interviews across several continents speaking about male infertility. In 2023 he started 'The M & M Show' on Instagram with two other infertile men, as well as delivering the first ever TED Talk exclusively about XXY.
Gareth is an official advocate for 'The Living with XXY' nonprofit organisation based in California. He is also very proud to be an ambassador for 'IVF Babble', the 'Donor Conception Network' and the Irish National Infertility Support and Information Group (NISIG).
DR Phil Boyle
Dr. Phil Boyle, MB BCh NUI, MICGP, MRCGP,
Dr Phil Boyle is Founder and Director of the NeoFertility Clinic, Dublin, Ireland. He is Co-founder of the innovative fertility charting app Chart Neo, which is integral to fertility testing and treatment through his practice.
Dr Boyle has over 25 years clinical experience with subfertility – over 3,000 successful pregnancies, many of which after years of infertility, previous failed IVF, and repeated miscarriage. He has a special interest in new and innovative solutions for infertility and recurrent miscarriage, looking for root causes, to help couples conceive without IUI or IVF.
Dr Phil Boyle is currently president of the International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine and is actively involved in research, recently publishing a landmark paper on using DHEA treatment during pregnancy to reduce the risk of miscarriage and improve pregnancy outcome.
Recipient of several awards including Outstanding Medical Consultant - American Academy Fertility Care Professionals, 2001 and Outstanding Research Paper - American Academy Fertility Care Professionals, 2008
GERALDINE EMERSON
Geraldine Emerson is a versatile and accomplished Lab Director /Lab Quality Director. With over 30 years’ experience in Assisted Reproduction Technology in the UK, UAE, Ireland, Romania and Iraq. She shows leadership through willingness to adopt and promote positive change within IVF Laboratories. Gerri is a Diplomat of the Royal College of Pathologists UK since 2010. She was a supervisor and assessor for the association of clinical embryologists UK, past Vice President of the Irish Fertility Society (IFS), a founding member and past chair of the Irish Clinical Embryologist society (ICE). She has published work in peer reviewed journals and presented at many national and international conferences
Geraldine is a certified Snr Embryologist and a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction (ESHRE). She has previously held the post of the Irish Scientific representative to ESHRE.
Her interests are in IVF laboratory Total Quality Management, Patient Safety, Cryopreservation, Male Factor Infertility and the continuous professional development of all IVF Laboratory staff.