María Ortega Ortega B.Sc., M.Sc.

Educational background

• Clinical Genetics in Assisted Reproduction Miguel Hernández University. Elche (2018)
• Classical embryo classification vs TIME LAPSE. ASEBIR. On-line course (2017)
• Superior Technician in Dietetics. ESNECA BUSINESS SCHOOL (2015-2016)
• Master in Nutrition and Health. Open University of Catalonia (2014-2015)
• Seminal freezing and management of a sperm bank. Jesús Usón Minimal Invasion Surgery Center. Cáceres (2013)
• Diploma of Advanced Studies. Doctorate in Animal Physiology. Faculty of Biology. Complutense University of Madrid (2010)
• ESHRE course on semen analysis. Puigvert Foundation. Barcelona (2010)
• Master in Human Reproduction. Complutense University of Madrid (2008-2009)
• Degree in Biochemistry. University of Salamanca (2004-2007)
• Prevention of Biological Risks. Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos. Toledo (2007)
• Degree in Biology. University of Salamanca (1999-2005)

Professional experience

• Embryologist at NOVA IVF Fertility Centre. Beiman Clinic. Jerez de la Frontera (Sept. 2020-present)
• Embryologist. IVF Marbella-OVOBANK. Marbella. (January 2019-February 2020)
• Consultant in Fertility and Nutrition. (Dec. 2018- Present)
• Embryologist. FIV SALUD. Cádiz y Jerez de la Frontera. (Jan. 2018 – Oct. 2018).
• Nutritional Advisor. NATURHOUSE. Haro (La Rioja). (Mar. 2015 – Mar. 2016)
• Embryologist. Hospital Virgen de la Salud. Toledo. (May. 2011 – Sept. 2014)
• Embryologist. FIV RECOLETOS. Ciudad Real. (Ene. 2011 – May. 2011)
• Biologist specialized in Spinal Cord Injury Reproduction. Hospital Nacional de Parapléjicos. Toledo. (Sept. 2007 – Sept. 2010)

Scientific community involvement

• Early spermatogenesis changes in traumatic complete spinal cord-injured adult patients. A. Sanchez-Ramos, E. Vargas-Baquero, FJ. Martin de Francisco, JA. Godino-Durán, I. Rodríguez-Carrión, M. Ortega-Ortega, L. Mordillo-Mateos, F. Coperchini, M. Rotondi, A. Oliviero, M Más. Spinal Cord 55, 570-574 (Jun. 2017)
• Lecture: “Resultados preliminares del estudio de la espermatogénesis en pacientes con lesión medular traumática aguda”. 47th congress of the spanish society of rehabilitation and physical medicine (sermef) Valladolid (2009)
• Lecture: “Estudio seriado de la espermatogénesis en pacientes con lesión medular traumática aguda. Resultados preliminares”. National Congress of the Spanish Society of Andrology. Barcelona (2009)
• Lecture: “Espermatogénesis en pacientes con lesión medular traumática aguda. Resultados preliminares”. National Conference of the Spanish Society of Paraplegics. Bilbao (2008)

Latest articles and collaborations

• What is the best treatment for men with azoospermia?
• Testing For Hereditary Diseases: Genetic Compatibility Test (GCT)
• Why do in vitro fertilization cycles sometimes get cancelled?

Latest replies to FAQs

• Why can embryonic development be blocked?
• What is the solution when there is infertility due to genetic incompatibility?
• Can secretory azoospermia be cured?