Stephanie Cheung

Stephanie has been with CRM since 2013. She is involved in genetics-based research, including the Assessment of Sperm Aneuploidy on Embryo Implantation, as well as the Role of Paternal Age on Embryo Development through Meiotic Errors. She is also working on a previously unestablished, inexpensive method of gender pre-selection. More recently, however, she has been investigating the possibility of carrying out a complete molecular karyotype on individual sperm cells with the use of Next Generation Sequencing.

Philip graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology specialized in molecular and cellular bioengineering. He is interested in cytological study of gamete maturation, as well as clinical application of biomedical devices and bioinstrumentation on ART procedures.

On his free time, Philip loves to practice archery. 🏹

Olena Kocur

Olena is a Clinical Embryologist & Andrologist who graduated from NYU in 2020 with a major in Biology and minor in Chemistry. Olena uses the TUNEL assay to detect the DNA fragmentation in sperm cells of fresh and surgically retrieved specimen. Olena is currently in Medical School.

On her free time, Olena loves to practice yoga and take walks on Madison Avenue. 🧘🏼‍♀️

Lily Ng

Lily graduated from the City College of New York in 2019. She is currently investigating if biomarkers could be identified through RNA and proteomics analysis on the seminal fluid of men with non-obstructive azoospermia that can be used to predict if they will retrieve sperm from a testicular biopsy.

On her free time, Lily loves to sketch pictures with colored pencil. ✏️

Angela DeJesus

Angela graduated from Nyack College in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. Her research focuses on investigating the use of CRISPR system to genetically modify the gamete genome. 

On her free time, Angela loves to paint and read fiction. 🎨

Electra Dovas

Electra graduated from Stony Brook University in 2023 with a major in biology specialized in developmental genetics. She is currently learning more about the procedures and research projects done at the Andrology lab. She is very interested in reproductive medicine and hopes to pursue further education in the field in the near future!

In her free time, Electra loves to explore the city and practice the guitar. 🎸

Eros Lari

Eros graduated from Stony Brook University with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and has worked previously on comparative genomics and evolutionary analysis. He is currently learning and working within the Andrology laboratory and has a growing passion for reproductive medicine.

On his free time, Eros enjoys practicing soccer and chess. ⚽️

Elena Pizzo

Elena is a Biologist who is now in the second year of her Master's degree in Biotechnologies of Human Reproduction at the University of Siena, Italy. Her research mainly focuses on the CRISPR-CAS9 technique. She will also learn how to work in the clinic by performing all the necessary steps of the Andrology Lab.

On her free time, Elena loves to visit museums and read. 📖

Paul Massaad

Paul graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2023 with a major in Cellular and Molecular Biology. His research focuses on in-vitro gametogenesis and spermatozoa flagella movement. He also works in the andrology lab.

In his free time, Paul loves to discover new restaurants and play tennis. 🎾