As an embryologist, Emma’s main role is to perform intricate scientific procedures in the lab, including preparing the eggs/sperm and creating and looking after the embryos. She also has a lot of contact with patients to keep them updated on how the process is going. 

Emma has always found assisted reproduction treatment fascinating and has been developing her knowledge of the evolving field of embryology through both formal education and in lab experience. Formally, she has earned a BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Oxford, an MSc Reproductive and Developmental Medicine from the University of Sheffield and she completed the NHS Scientist Training Programme at St Mary’s Hospital, Manchester to become an embryologist. 

In her professional experience, Emma worked as a Clinical Embryologist at the Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health in London. Her specific role at the clinic was focused in both the surrogacy and embryology teams has allowed her the experience of helping on a variety of complex patient cases and to develop the skills to deliver the patient-centred care that this field requires.