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Dr Helen is a lecturer in reproductive and molecular genetics and a leading expert in reproductive science. She has a Masters in Prenatal Genetics and Fetal Medicine and a PhD in Stem Cell Biology from UCL. Her research focuses on pre-implantation embryo development and the use of CRISPR genome editing to assess understanding and treatment of disorders of infertility.

Dr Natalie is an ovarian biologist with expertise in bringing scientific discovery to clinical practice. She has a Masters in Reproductive Science and Women’s Health and a PhD in Fertility Preservation from UCL. Her research focuses on ovarian tissue freezing, which allows women facing cancer treatment to be able to preserve their fertility.

Dr Srdjan Saso is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Gynaecological Cancer Surgeon at Imperial College NHS Trust. Currently a co-investigator at the UK Uterine Transplantation team, he also sits on the Scientific Board of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Dr. Jones is an Obstetrician, Gynaecologist and Fertility Specialist with a focus on reproductive medicine, uterus transplantation and social egg freezing. He has worked at Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, Hammersmith and St Mary’s Hospitals, and IVI London.

Dr. David Crosby is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at the Irish National Maternity Hospital. He is the Clinical Lead of the Ireland East Regional Fertility Hub and Clinical Lecturer and Assistant Professor at University College Dublin.

Dr. Jen is a Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Doctor with a passion for reproductive medicine. She works with women of all ages with a focus on IVF and fertility treatments, sports and reproductive health and symptom management.

Dr. Kirsty Munro is an Endometriosis and Laparoscopic Surgery Specialist. She is currently the lead clinician for Risk Management with Gynaecology and Deputy Lead for the EXPPECT Edinburgh Endometriosis Centre.

Dr Sugha Murugesu graduated with First Class Honours from Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge University and is now a specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar as well as a clinical fellow at Imperial College. Her research focus is technology applications in Gynaecology.

Dr Lorraine Kasaven is a Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology Doctor with a BSc in Medical Sciences from the University of St Andrews, an MBChB from the University of Manchester and a PGCert in Medical Leadership, Research and Education at the University of Cambridge.

Dr Silvia Nedelcu completed her training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Romania. She is currently an Obstetrics and Gynaecology Registrar, as well as undertaking an MSc in Reproductive Sciences at University College London Hospital. Her research interests include reproductive endocrinology and IVF.

Dr Saaliha Vali obtained a BSc degree with honours in Reproductive and Developmental Sciences from Imperial College London and an MBChB from the University of Liverpool. She is currently a Clinical Research Fellow and doing a PhD with Imperial College London. Her research interests include fertility preservation.

Dr Tharni is a scientific researcher with an MSc in reproductive science from University College London and a PhD in women’s health from King's College London. An author of multiple publications on foetal cardiac dysfunction during pregnancy, an oral presenter at the RCOG annual academic meetings and British Maternal and Foetal Medicine Society.

Zoya is a scientific researcher with a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology and a Masters in Prenatal Genetics & Foetal Medicine from University College London. Her research interests are reproductive genetics, fertility preservation, gynaecological health conditions and sexual health.

Bríd is a Senior Scientific Researcher at Hertility, with a BSc (Hons) in Physiology from UCC and a Masters in Reproductive Science and Women’s Health from University College London. Her research interests focus on fertility preservation, tissue cryopreservation, foetal and maternal medicine and sexual health education.

Ruby is a scientific researcher specialising in reproductive science and women’s health, with a BSc in Biomedical Science from the University of Strathclyde and an MSc in Reproductive Science and Women’s Health from UCL—where she received the Anne McLaren Award for academic excellence, featuring on the Dean's list of outstanding students. Ruby's research includes inequalities and diversity in reproductive health, menopause and sports gynaecology.

Bethan is a research and development scientist with an MSc in Analytical and Forensic Science. A registered scientist with the Science Council, Bethan is currently coming towards the end of her PhD under the specialism of toxicology. Bethan’s research areas are analytical analysis for female sex hormones.

Dr. Laura Convertino is PhD candidate in cognitive and computational neuroscience at UCL and a Clinical Fellow in Neurology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. She has been awarded a 4-year MRes/PhD scholarship by the Leverhulme Trust EcoBrain Doctoral Training Programme and is a Co-founder of Science for Democracy.

Dr Adrian is research scientist in the department of Genetics, Evolution and Environment UCL. He is an expert in bespoke statistical modelling, data science and machine learning, with a particular focus in Bayesian inference. He has published in a diversity of disciplines, including past-population dynamics; human cultural and genetic evolution; stable isotope analysis of archaeological material; and the evaluation of forensic DNA at crime scenes.

Lucinda is a data analyst with a special interest in health data, particularly the field of reproductive health. She holds a BSc in Statistics from Newcastle University. Lucinda is passionate about using data to make positive real world changes and to close the gender data gap.

Sofia is a data analyst with an engineering background. She holds a BSc and MSc in Engineering Physics from Instituto Superior Tecnico in Lisbon. Sofia is particularly interested in using data as a tool to create positive change and improve people’s lives.