Prashant Ramesh Suvarna

HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist & Senior Embryologist MOH Kuwait licensed 14+ Years IVF Experience | ICSI • Vitrification • PGT-M/A • Lab Quality Lead

Ahmadi, Kuwait

About

HCPC Registered Clinical Scientist (Embryology) with over 14 years of experience in assisted reproductive technology and IVF laboratory practice. Experienced in all aspects of clinical embryology including ICSI, conventional IVF, blastocyst culture, vitrification and warming, embryo biopsy, and PGT-M/A workflows. Currently working as a Senior Clinical Embryologist, with a strong focus on laboratory quality management, compliance, and performance optimisation. I have led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced fertilisation rates, improved blastocyst development outcomes, and strengthened laboratory KPIs through strict adherence to SOPs, validation protocols, and governance standards. My expertise includes: • Advanced micromanipulation (ICSI, assisted hatching, embryo biopsy) • Extended embryo culture and time-lapse evaluation • Cryopreservation (oocyte, embryo, blastocyst vitrification) • Laboratory troubleshooting and equipment validation • Data monitoring, audit participation, and continuous quality improvement I am passionate about maintaining high laboratory standards, ensuring patient safety, and supporting multidisciplinary fertility teams in delivering evidence-based reproductive care. I am particularly interested in roles within UK fertility services where I can contribute to clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and service development. I welcome opportunities to collaborate with professionals in reproductive medicine, laboratory leadership, and clinical governance.

Experience

  • Senior Embryologist at Alia International Hospital
    Apr 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

    Alia International hospital in Kuwait is JCI Accredited my responsibility here is to perform advanced ART procedures including ICSI, conventional IVF, blastocyst culture, and vitrification. Conduct embryo biopsy for PGT-M/A and manage micromanipulation techniques . Monitor laboratory KPIs and optimize fertilizations and blastocyst development outcomes. Maintain strict adherence to SOPs, quality control, and equipment validation protocols. Work collaboratively with fertility consultants and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and laboratory excellence.

  • Jr embryologist at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals
    May 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    Assisted senior embryologists in performing advanced ART procedures including ICSI, vitrification, and embryo transfer preparations. Performed semen analysis, sperm preparation (density gradient and swim-up)microfluidic sperm sorting, and sample handling under supervision. Prepared and equilibrated culture media, dishes, and laboratory consumables for IVF procedures. Conducted oocyte identification, washing, and grading following oocyte retrieval. Assisted in embryo assessment, documentation, and daily monitoring of embryo development. Maintained laboratory sterility, temperature logs, equipment monitoring, and quality control records. Ensured accurate patient data entry, traceability, and compliance with laboratory SOPs and safety standards.

  • Sr Andrology technician at BABYQUEST CRYOBANK PRIVATE LIMITED
    Apr 2012 - May 2017 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Sperm Bank Specialist /Sr Andrologist Responsible for the collection, processing, and cryopreservation of donor and patient sperm samples. Perform semen analysis, sperm preparation, quality assessment, and maintain strict compliance with laboratory SOPs and regulatory standards. Ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and safe storage of all samples while supporting the clinical team in ART procedures.