In today’s episode of Fertility in Focus, we are joined by Dr. Eric Forman, MD, HCLD, the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center. Dr. Forman discusses the nuances of egg and embryo quality, and how they determine what makes a viable egg and embryo for fertilization. Dr. Forman also talks about PGT, preimplantation genetic testing, done on embryos to determine the chromosomal status of IVF embryos by screening all 23 pairs of human chromosomes. The pair discuss what outside factors contribute to the quality of an embryo and what happens if the embryo does not get tested.
Guest Bio:
As the Medical and Laboratory Director at Columbia University Fertility Center, Eric Forman, MD, HCLD, oversees the medical practice as well as the IVF embryology and andrology laboratories. He also actively sees patients with infertility and those seeking to preserve their fertility. Dr. Forman has extensive clinical and laboratory research experience. He has published more than 40 articles in peer-reviewed journals on a wide range of topics in assisted reproductive technology (ART).
He has a special interest in using preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) to optimize IVF and improve selection for elective single embryo transfer (eSET). He also has an interest in fertility preservation, and a study he led proved that egg freezing using the rapid vitrification technology does not increase the risk of genetic abnormalities in the resulting embryos.
Dr. Forman specializes in providing individualized patient care to solve each unique couple’s challenge. He is active on social media where he frequently writes blogs and commentaries on important topics in reproductive medicine and the patient/physician experience.
When not working, Dr. Forman enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, running (including completing the 2016 NYC Marathon with Team Every Mother Counts), learning how to play ice hockey and rooting on his favorite sports teams, the Mets, Knicks, Rangers and Duke Blue Devils.
Connect with Dr. Forman:
Facebook @EricFormanMD
Twitter @EricFormanMD
Instagram @ericformanmd
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