Our visiting faculty represents a distinguished panel of specialists in reproductive medicine and embryology. These esteemed professionals bring valuable insights and global experience from leading medical institutions, enhancing the academic and practical learning at our academy.
Dr Prabhu Chandra Mishra
Assistant Professor
M.Sc. Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Technologies | PhD Scholar | Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Specialist
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD Scholar – Biotechnology (Specialization in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine)
- MSc – Molecular Medicine and Stem Cell Technologies
- PG Diploma – Chemoinformatics
- PG Diploma – Management
Advanced Training/Certifications:
- Certificate in Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine – National Kapodistrian University, Athens, Greece
- Training in Drug Discovery – University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- Training in Cancer Biology – Johns Hopkins University
- Advanced Stem Cell Biology – Pasteur Institute, France
- Nanomedicine – Technion Institute of Technology, Israel
- Translational Medicine – University of Rochester, USA
- Embryonic Stem Cell Culture – University of Pittsburgh, USA
- Nutrition and Health – Stanford University, USA
- 10‑month Stem Cell Culture Training – Sharda University, India
Posts Held:
- Founder and President – IASRM (International Association of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine)
- Founder – Asian Academy of Family Medicine (AAF)
- Founder – ME Health Magazine
- Editor‑in‑Chief – Journal of Reproductive and Family Medicine (JRAFM)
Teaching/Academic Contribution:
- Delivered over 50 invited lectures and scientific talks at national and international conferences
- Organized 8 international conferences on stem cells, regenerative medicine, and reproductive health
- Mentored students and professionals through webinars, training modules, and research mentorship programs
Research and Publications:
- Authored 32 peer‑reviewed research papers in stem cell biology, molecular medicine, and regenerative health
- Published 2 academic books
- Presented over 50 abstracts and papers at national and international scientific meetings
- Research focus includes therapeutic applications of stem cells, translational molecular biology, and innovations in regenerative technologies
Professional Memberships:
- IASRM, SREG, AAF, ASRM, ESHRE, ISAR, ISSCR, ISAGSS and SCI
Dr Paresh Makhwana
Assistant Professor
MVSc (Animal Biotechnology), MBA (Healthcare), ASRM Certified Embryologist, PhD (Scholar)
Senior Clinical Embryologist, IVF Lab Director
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD Scholar – Reproductive Science, Monark University
- MBA – Healthcare Science, Sikkim Manipal University
- MVSc – Animal Biotechnology, Anand Agricultural University
- BVSc and AH – Veterinary Science, Anand Agricultural University
Advanced Training and Certifications:
- Embryology Certificate – American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
- Certificate in Human Assisted Reproduction Technology – EART and Centre for Reproductive Medicine
- In-Vitro Maturation and Fertilization – ART-focused postgraduate training
- Extensive ART training with >10,000 blastocyst biopsies performed
- Certified and trained in advanced IVF, ICSI, IMSI, laser-assisted hatching, and cryopreservation
- Led postgraduate research in oocyte quality and in vitro fertilization in buffalo models
Posts Held:
- IVF Lab Director – NOVA IVF Wings Group of Hospitals, Ahmedabad
- Senior/Chief Embryologist – ISHA Hospital, Vadodara and Gaudium IVF, New Delhi
- Embryologist – Kamineni Fertility Centre
- Ex-Executive Committee Member – Academy of Clinical Embryologists (ACE)
- Treasurer – Indian Fertility Society (Gujarat Chapter)
- Editorial Board Member – Journal of MSD Publications
- Yuva Team Leader – iHERA
Teaching/Academic Contribution:
- Visiting Faculty – Gujarat University
- Trained numerous national and international embryologists in embryology and biopsy techniques
- Delivered lectures and workshops at national and international conferences
Research and Publications:
- Authored multiple peer-reviewed papers in reproductive biology and embryology
- Notable work on oocyte morphology, gene polymorphisms, and ART outcomes in reputed journals
Awards and Recognition:
- IFS Achiever Award – Fertivision 2022
- Rising Star of ISAR – ISAR Embryology 2023
- Appreciation Award – Fertivision 2024
Dr Sargunadevi Sivanantham
Assistant Professor
PhD (Embryology), MSc (Biotechnology), PGD (Biotech), BSc (Biochemistry)
Senior Clinical Embryologist, IVF Lab Director and Educator
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD in Embryology – Saveetha Medical University, Chennai (2022)
- MSc in Biotechnology – Salem Periyar University (2015–2017)
- PG Diploma – Industrial Biotechnology (Annamalai University) and Methods in Biotechnology (MKU)
- BSc in Biochemistry – Madurai Kamaraj University
Advanced Training and Certifications:
- Embryo Biopsy – Trained at Care Fertility, Nottingham (UK) and Centre for Embryo Medicine, Barcelona (Spain)
- Time-Lapse Imaging and Embryo Selection – EmbryoScope, Primo Vision
- Andrology: Advanced Sperm Selection – MACS, PICSI, IMSI, Microfluidics
- Ovarian Cortex Cryopreservation, Assisted Hatching (Mechanical and Laser)
Posts Held:
- Lab Director – Embryology, Dr. Aravind’s IVF, Chennai (2023–Present)
- Lab Director, ARC International Fertility, Chennai (2017–2023)
- IVF Lab Supervisor, CRAFT Hospital, Kerala (2015–2017)
- Senior Consultant Embryologist, Women’s Centre, Chennai (2015–2017)
- Senior Embryologist, Care Fertility, UK (2011–2015)
- Senior Embryologist, Sims IVF, Ireland (2009–2011)
- Lab In-Charge, Manipal and ANKUR IVF, Bangalore (2008–2009)
- Junior Embryologist, Prashanth Fertility, Chennai (2005–2007)
- Research Associate, Leptospirosis Research Cell, MMC, Chennai (1999–2002)
Teaching/Academic Contribution:
- Coordinator – Clinical Embryology and Andrology Courses
- External PhD Supervisor – Saveetha Medical University
- Trainer – Staff development and continuing education
- Presenter – National and International Conferences (ESHRE, ACE, Fertility Society)
Research and Publications:
- Peer-reviewed Papers:
- Morphology of inner cell mass as a predictor of blastocyst viability, PeerJ, 2022
- Trophectoderm morphology and clinical pregnancy outcomes, IJRPS, 2020
- Embryo incubation comparisons in tropical conditions, IJRPS, 2020
- Abstracts (ESHRE, ACE, Fertility Conferences):
- Pronuclear fading and implantation using time-lapse
- Effect of PRP on refractory endometrium
- Morphokinetics in embryo selection
- Impact of pandemic stress on semen quality
Dr Pankaj Khaingade
Assistant Professor
PhD (Developmental and Reproductive Stem Cell Biology)
Senior Consultant Embryologist | Stem Cell Biologist | Researcher
Academic Qualification:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) – (2019)
Charotar University of Science & Technology (CHARUSAT), Gujarat, India
Thesis Title: “Exploring the Potential of Stem Cells Derived from Human Breast Milk and Endometrial Tissue for Applications in Maternal and Child Healthcare” - Certification in Clinical Embryology (2016)
Embryology Academy for Research and Training (EART), Mumbai, India
(Program endorsed by the Cleveland Clinic, USA)
Hands-on training under: Dr. Steve Levett and Dr. Kersi Avari - Advanced Training in Embryo Biopsy Techniques (Day 3 / Day 5) (2018)
Specialized workshop conducted by Dr. Tiki Osianlis, Monash IVF, Australia - Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation – Theory and Laboratory Techniques (2022)
Advanced international training under Prof. Claus Yding Andersen (Denmark) and Dr. Yuki Suzuki (Japan)
Posts Held:
- Founder & CEO – ReproHelix Labs, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
- Scientific & Laboratory Director – Orchid Fertility Centre, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
- Executive Committee Member – Academy of Clinical Embryologist (ACE), India
Teaching / Academic Contribution:
- Visiting Faculty:
- M.Sc. Biotechnology – Kasturba Walchand College, Sangli, Maharashtra, India
- M.Sc. Clinical Embryology – Sri Aurobindo University, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
- Additional Academic Contributions:
- Supervised graduate and post-graduate students for dissertation work
- Conducted training programs in embryology and animal tissue culture
- Involved in setting up embryology and animal cell culture laboratories
- Contributed to research grant writing, academic affiliations, and conference organization
Research & Publications:
- Dr. Kaingade has authored 16 peer-reviewed scientific publications, accumulating over 175 citations, with an h-index of 6 and an i10-index of 6, reflecting the impact and consistency of his research contributions.
- He serves as a peer reviewer for several high-impact international journals, including:
- Andrologia
- Journal of Men’s Health
- Journal of Human Lactation
- European Journal of Paediatrics
- His academic contributions extend to authorship and editorial work in books and book chapters, primarily focused on:
- Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
- Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine
- Clinical Embryology and Human Development
- Dr. Kaingade is the author of the following scientific books:
- Stem Cell Biology: A Practical Laboratory Manual – Evincepub Publishing, 2020
- Stem Cell and Non-Stem Cell Components of Breast Milk – Springer Nature, USA, 2023
Awards & Recognition:
- Young Scientist Award (CHARUSAT, 2017) – For groundbreaking research on Breast Milk Stem Cells
- Best Young Embryologist Research Award (ISAR, 2022) – For outstanding research papers, publications, and presentations
- Young Achievers Embryologist Award (2023) – For exceptional contributions to Reproductive Medicine & Embryology
- Best Research Paper Award (ACE 2015, Kochi, India) – “In vitro attributes of endometrial stem cells for its therapeutic implications in gynecological disorders” at the 4th International Conference of the Academy of Clinical Embryologists (ACE).
- Best Research Paper Award (CSCN 2015, D.Y. Patil University, Kolhapur, India) – “Human Colostrum Milk and Stem Cells: A Gold Liquid Banking" at the National Conference on Convergence of Stem Cell and Medical Nanotechnology (CSCN 2015).
Shamsheerali
Assistant Professor
M.Sc., M.Phil.
Senior Embryologist
Academic Qualifications:
- MPhil – Reproductive Biology
- MSc – Biotechnology
- BSc – Biological Sciences
Posts Held:
- IVF Head – Lifeline Hospital, Kerala
- Faculty – National College, Trichy
- Consultant – Multiple ART centers
Teaching/Academic Contribution:
- Teaching and Training – Active in embryology education through academic appointments and workshop sessions
- Frequent presenter at professional conferences across India
Awards and Recognition:
- 1st Prize, Paper Presentation – ACE Conference, Hyderabad
- Invited Faculty Speaker and Trainer – National and International Workshops (ISAR, IFS, ACE)
Ashwini Somashekar
Assistant Professor
MSc (Clinical Embryology), BSc, PhD Scholar (Reproductive Biology)
Senior Embryologist
Academic Qualification:
- PhD (Pursuing) – Reproductive Biology, REVA University, Bengaluru
- MSc – Clinical Embryology, Dayananda Sagar College of Biological Sciences, Bangalore (2012)
- BSc – Biotechnology, The Oxford College of Science, Bangalore (2010)
Advanced Training/Certification:
- Certified in Blastomere and Trophectoderm Biopsy – Anderson Diagnostics
- Certificate in Embryology – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- Advanced Diploma in Genetic Engineering – Jain Institute of Vocational and Advanced Studies
Posts Held:
- Academic Coordinator and Lecturer – MSc Clinical Embryology, REVA University and Devraj Urs Medical College
- Former Academic Faculty – MSc Program, JSS Medical College
- Trained over 25 embryologists and mentored MSc student projects
- Delivered invited talks and expert webinars on advanced ICSI strategies and ART topics
Teaching/Academic Contribution:
- Senior Clinical Embryologist – Create Fertility, Bengaluru (2024–Present)
- Lab Manager – Motherhood Hospital, Bengaluru (2022–2024)
- Chief Clinical Embryologist – Femiint Health, Bengaluru (2019–2022)
- Senior Clinical Embryologist – Morpheus Life Science Pvt. Ltd. (2015–2019)
- Worked across 10+ IVF centers nationally and internationally, including Oman
Research and Publications:
- Authored 10+ research papers in reproductive science and microbiology
- Topics include sperm motility enhancement, embryo quality, bacterial control, and ICSI outcomes
- Contributed to journals like IJRTC, Springer Journal of Food Sciences, MOJ Anatomy and Physiology, and Pharma Innovation Journal
Awards and Recognition:
- Guest Speaker – Kolar Obstetrics and Gynecology Society
- Led collaborations with two universities to establish MSc programs in embryology
- Recognized for clinical innovation and excellence in patient-centered embryology
Dr. Animisha K H Rasthapuramath
Assistant Professor
MBBS, MCE (Australia), FIVF and RM (Germany), MHA
Clinical Embryologist
Academic Qualifications:
- MBBS – Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
- Master of Clinical Embryology (MCE) – Monash University, Australia
- Fellowship in IVF and Reproductive Medicine – Germany
- Executive Master of Healthcare Administration (EMHA) – IIHMR University, Jaipur
Advanced Training/Certification:
- IVF and embryology training at Monash IVF (Clayton and Melbourne centers)
- Certificate Course in IVF and Reproductive Medicine – Dubai Health Authority
Post Held:
- Executive Director, Kottureshwara Hospitals, Shimoga
- Vice President, Kottureshwara Education Society, Shikaripura
- Treasurer, Jnanadeepa Association, Shimoga
- Trustee, Sri Aurobindo Foundation for Education, Shimoga
- Trustee, Kottureshwara Prathistana, Shimoga
- Member of FSA Australia, SIRT Australia, ESHRE, ISAR, IMA
Research and Publications:
- Embryo culture conditions and toxicity – Monash University
- Neonatal outcomes in tertiary NICU – IIHMR Jaipur
- Project management techniques for establishing a new hospital – IIHMR Jaipur
Abhinav Dudeja
Teaching Faculty
M.Sc. Clinical Embryology, PGD
Senior Clinical Embryologist
Academic Qualifications:
- Master’s in Clinical Embryology and PGD – Asia Pacific Institute of Embryology, University of Mysore (Batch of 2018)
- Bachelor’s in Zoology (Hons.) – Hansraj College, University of Delhi (Batch of 2016)
Posts Held:
- Senior Embryologist – Harley Street Fertility, Mauritius
- Lecturer – School of Embryology and ART
- Guest Lecturer – DMIMS, Wardha
Teaching and Academic Contributions:
- Author – Chapters in:
- IVF Laboratory – Procedures, Techniques and Key Steps (2025)
- Manual of Assisted Reproductive Technologies and Laboratory Sciences – 2nd Edition (2025)
- Co-author – Chapter on “Lab Protocols in Hepatitis C” in Handbook on ART in Viral Infections
- Speaker – Regularly invited to national ART conferences
- Lecturer –
- Senior Lecturer, School of Embryology and ART, Gurgaon
- Guest Lecturer, Datta Meghe Institute of Embryology, Wardha
Research and Publications:
- Author – IVF Laboratory Manual (2025)
- Author – ART in Viral Infections (2025)
Professional Memberships:
- Academy of Clinical Embryologists (ACE)
- Indian Society of Assisted Reproduction (ISAR)
- European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE)