RODNEY WADE

Forty years' experience as an IVF Laboratory Director. Experienced in all aspects of human IVF including but not limited to ICSI, oocyte and embryo cryopreservation, oocyte and embryo vitrification and trophectoderm biopsy. Consultant to numerous IVF programs, Zoos and Conservation centers in the US and abroad. During my career I have both designed and built numerous IVF laboratories. In addition I have consulted for many others in the US and abroad. I remain active in the area of assisted reproductive technologies in threatened and endangered species. IVF success rates are consistently in the top 5 to 10% in the country.

American Society of Reproductive Medicine, The College of Reproductive Biologists, The American Society of BioAnalysts, The International Embryo Transfer Society, CANDES: Companion animal, Non-domestic and Endangered Species Technology and Research Subcommittee. Certified as Embryology Laboratory Director and Technical Supervisor by the ABB.

Barnes, MA et al. Prolactin Response to Unilateral Castration in Prepubertal Holstein Bulls. Theriogenology, 19:635-646, 1983

Barnes, MA et al. The Effect of Exogenous FSH on estrus, Ovulation and Endogenous Hormone Release in Dairy Cows. Theriogenology, 18:311-323, 1982

Barnes, MA et al. Peripheral Hormone Response and Sperm Cell Production in Hemi castrate Holstein Bulls. J Dairy Science, 65: suppl. 1. 186, 1982.

Zbella, EA, Tarantino, S., Wade, R. Intra-follicular insemination for Male Factor infertility. Fertility and Sterility. 58: 442, 1992.

Wade, R., Tarantino, S, Zbella, EA. Affect of intra-follicular insemination on the formation of sperm antibodies. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. District IV Meeting. San Juan, PR. November, 1992.

Chairman and Organizer of the Biannual Southeastern Embryology Society Meeting, Charleston, SC, 2002-2012.