10/21/2025

Newsletter
The College of Reproductive Biology (CRB) is a not-for-profit special interest group of the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB).
In this issue:
Welcome Letter by Alison Bartolucci, Ph.D., HCLD/TS(ABB)
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the first issue of the AAB/CRB newsletter under my leadership...
CRB News Updates
News and upcoming events on the CRB schedule...
CMS Validation Inspections: A Real Possibility
During the summer of 2025 my lab had its normal bi-annual CAP inspection for the endocrine section…
Latest Research On Fertilization Assessment
One of the most desirable options for In vitro Fertilization (IVF) patients in recent years has been Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (PGT-A)…
Artificial Intelligence: The Question Is Not If We Should Use it, But How We Use It Responsibly
The last few years have seen an intense interest in artificial intelligence (AI) from all sectors of society...
How to Train Your Dragon: Best Practice for Raising a New Embryologist
Although multiple institutions now offer programs that graduate embryologists, juniors are still being molded and refined for hands-on practice in their first IVF lab…
Strong IVF Laboratory Leadership with Emotional Intelligence = Laboratory Success Thru The Human Touch
IVF laboratories are fast-paced work environments where split second decisions can have life-changing impacts on patients and their families…
Andrology Antics
Andrology Antics by Samuel Prien, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB)…
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