Deborah Costa

Background

About Deborah Costa

Biomedical Embryologist. Graduated in Biomedicine from Universidade Salvador, where I found the Assisted Human Reproduction in my classes and knew that it was what I would be. I got a interneship at IVI Salvador and after conclude my graduation, I was hired. Therefore, I have more than 3 years of experience in Assisted Human Reproduction Lab, working in the andrology and IVF sectors. Right now I work at Fecunda, which has more than 25 years of work. I am a dedicate person, who wants to continue learning and working in a fertlization laboratory. I have total dedication for my work and love to do scientific research. Also, I want to continue my studies, do a master and a doctorate degree. I have already participated in three research projects, where I participed as, project co-creator ( two of them) data collector, outcome analysis, article writer. I have an published article. I am interested to do scientific research. Follow all the procedures I already do, bymyself. Laboratory skills: • Andrology: Spermogram Sperm training Seminal preparation for ICSI Seminal preparation for artificial insemination Preparation of samples aspirated from fresh epididymis and testicular biopsy Sperm freezing • Set-up: Preparation of plates for embrio cultivation Culture media aliquots Organization of sectors for the following day's procedures Quality control • IVF: Follicular puncture Denudation Embryonic transfer Fertilization and embryonic development evaluation ICSI • Cryopreservation: Vitrification Devitrification