Rafia Palijo
Senior Andrologist & Junior Embryologist at Procerate
Education
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan
Residency
Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Pediatrics
Gynaecology & Obstetrics, and Pediatrics
Certification
Completed comprehensive IVF Certificate Program at EmbryoDirector IVF Academy USA at San Antonio, Texas under supervision of Dr.Tony Anderson. December-2021
Webinars & Online Education
Assisted Reproductive Technology Procedures: Basic Course 2019, ASRM (The American Society for Reproductive Medicine) Webinars by ASRM in 2019.
- Spermatogenesis and Male Fertility.
- Early Development, Culture and Transfer of the Embryo From Gametes to Blastocyst
Professional Experience
Andrologist/ Junior Embryologist
Australian Concept Fertility Medical Centre Pakistan Ltd. 2000-2005- Knowledge of worldwide recognized current WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen 2010 (5th Edition).
- Competent in using Neubauer Haemocytometer and Computer Assisted Semen Analyser.
- Proficient in semen analysis, sperm gradient, straight wash and swim-up procedures.
- Processed, cryopreserved and documented PESA, TESA and TESE samples.
- Methodical knowledge of slow sperm and vapor freezing techniques.
- Proficiency in safety precautions and handling of infectious specimens; remembering principles and understanding laboratory procedures.
- Strong knowledge of disinfection and sterilization of routine laboratory equipment and laboratory record maintenance.
- Processed semen for Assisted Reproductive Techniques (ICSI/IVF)
- Under supervision OCC retrieval, denuding, ICSI/IVF, embryos handling and assessment.
- under supervision Embryo freezing using slow freezing protocol and thawing.
- Proficiency in safety precautions and handling of infectious specimens; remembering principles and understanding laboratory procedure
Member
Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society (CFAS).