Akintayo Adegboye

Clinical Embryologist with over five years of hands-on experience in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), specializing in ICSI, embryo culture to blastocyst stage, and cryopreservation. Demonstrates consistently high fertilization (>90%) and blastocyst formation rates (>65%) through optimized laboratory protocols, precise timing strategies, and quality-controlled culture systems. Strong research orientation with interest in improving ART outcomes, fertility preservation, and laboratory innovation.

Head of IVF laboratory (Clinical Embryology) at Cardinal Care Hospital and Maternity (2026-01 – Present)

• Lead and supervise daily operations of the embryology laboratory in a high-volume ART centre.
• Perform advanced ART procedures, including ICSI, embryo culture, and blastocyst transfer preparation
• Oversee cryopreservation processes (oocytes, embryos, sperm), ensuring optimal survival and recovery rates
• Implement and monitor laboratory quality control and assurance protocols
• Train and mentor junior embryologists and laboratory staff
• Collaborate with clinicians to optimize treatment outcomes and patient care strategies

Senior Clinical Embryologist at MART Group of Health Services (Medical ART Center) (2024-02 – 2026)

• Perform advanced ART procedures, including ICSI and sperm preparation (TESA cases)
• Conduct vitrification and warming of gametes and embryos
• Manage laboratory inventory, consumables, and media procurement
• Maintain accurate digital records using BabySentry and laboratory databases
• Contribute to research initiatives and clinical outcome improvements

Clinical Embryologist at Classic Specialist Clinic & Fertility Center (2021-04 – 2024)

• Handled oocyte retrieval, processing, and insemination procedures
• Cultured embryos to the Day 3, 5, and 6 stages
• Performed embryo grading and selection for transfer
• Conducted semen analysis (count, motility, morphology)
• Executed cryopreservation of sperm and embryos
• Maintained quality control and compliance with lab protocols

Locum Embryologist at Present Help Multispecialty Hospital and Fertility Clinic (2024-11 – Present)

• Assisted in IVF procedures and embryo culture workflows
• Supported cryopreservation (vitrification/warming) and FET cycles
• Maintained laboratory quality control and equipment monitoring

Locum Embryologist at Key of David Specialist Hospital and Fertility Center (2025-03 – Present)

• Supported ART laboratory procedures including oocyte handling and fertilization checks
• Assisted embryo grading and transfer preparation
• Contributed to laboratory efficiency and protocol standardization
• Manage the IVF laboratory and cryo storage facilities

Lecturer (Part-Time) at Classic Specialist Clinic & Fertility Center (2022-04 – 2022-12)

• Delivered training on IVF laboratory techniques and clinical procedures
• Supervised hands-on laboratory training for students
• Assessed and evaluated trainee performance

Lecturer / Trainer at Institute of Reproductive Technology, MART Group (2024-07)

• Trained embryologists in advanced ART techniques
• Delivered lectures on emerging practices in embryology
• Supervised practical sessions on gamete and embryo handling

B.Tech. in Microbiology – Federal University of Technology, Akure (2019)