Khaled Abdalla

Senior clinical embryologist and lab manager with over a decade of hands-on experience

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New York CityMember since August 25, 2026

Embryo Biopsy for PGT (flicking method / slicing method)Semen Assessment (glass slide, modified Neubauer chamber, Makler chamber)CASASperm cryopreservationTesticular tissue cryopreservationOocyte Pick upChemical and mechanical denudation of COC'sPiezo ICSIPICSIIMSI (dry and wet using 100x objective)Artificial oocyte activation (Calcium ionophore)Embryo TransferMedia PreparationWorld Egg bank thawing using Cryotech device and mediaLaser assisted hatching (Saturn 5 laser system – Lycos- Zylos- octax)Laboratory QA and QC

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Embryo Biopsy for PGT (flicking method / slicing method)Semen Assessment (glass slide, modified Neubauer chamber, Makler chamber)CASASperm cryopreservationTesticular tissue cryopreservation

About

Senior clinical embryologist and lab manager with over a decade of hands-on experience running embryology, andrology, and endocrinology labs across Canada and the U.S. Skilled in the full range of ART procedures, ICSI, PGT biopsy, vitrification, and time-lapse morphology with a strong track record in CAP/CLIA accreditation, quality management, staff training, and new lab site setup. MSc in Assisted Reproductive Technology (University of Nottingham UK), backed by a medical degree.

Experience

Lab Manager NYC /Long Island at Rejuvenating Fertility Center (2024-01 – 2026-09)

Directed operations of the Embryology, Andrology, and Endocrinology Labs, enhancing workflow efficiency and compliance through strategic management.

Annual CAP Proficiency testing for Andrology /Embryology and Endocrinology + CLIA Compliance.
Streamlined lab processes in 3 locations Long Island, Manhattan, and Connecticut.
Led the onboarding of new hires and improved lab performance through structured mentorship.
Achieved CAP accreditation for RFC Long Island by 2025, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards through meticulous documentation and quality management.
Established a new offshore clinic location in the Bahamas, traveling on-site three times to support setup, including equipment selection and specification.

Senior Clinical Embryologist at ReproMed Fertility Center (2023-08 – 2023-11)

Executed comprehensive SOP reviews enhancing compliance and operational efficiency through systematic modifications aligned with regulatory standards.
Troubleshooting in the IVF Lab including equipment.
QC & QA of embryology procedures.
Hands on clinical embryology work

Senior Clinical Embryologist at Create Fertility Centre (2017-04 – 2023-07)

Implemented total quality management in the IVF lab, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency through systematic SOP reviews.
Coordination with the OR and clinicians
Laboratory statistics
Established a comprehensive vendor management system that enhanced compliance and quality assurance, leading to improved clinical outcomes and operational efficiency.
Executed hands-on clinical embryology procedures, enhancing lab efficiency and patient outcomes through meticulous attention to detail.
Presentations of results and new trends in the field of ART to the laboratory and clinical team.
Led the training of junior embryologists, fostering a collaborative environment and patient outcomes.

Lab Director at Repro IVF Centre (2016-01 – 2017-01)

Clinical Embryologist at Madina Fertility Center (2013-01 – 2016-01)