Reprotech facilitates limited options for donating embryos to scientific research, though availability depends on state laws and the policies of each research facility. Donation typically requires completing facility-specific consent forms approved by an Institutional Review Board, and programs may open or close to new donations at any time. 

Current Research Options

At this time Reprotech is able to provide the following options for donation to research. Please note that these programs may close for new donations at any time so what is available today may not be available next week.

Note that state laws may prohibit participation.

Oterus BioSystems

Oterus BioSystems seeks to improve IVF processes for future patients. Our goal is to help patients achieve more healthy live births from fewer cycles. Your kind donations allow our organization to develop a novel platform for evaluating how human embryos respond when presented with a uterine-like substrate during extended in vitro culturing. The results may provide key insights into which variables enhance embryo implantation competency. We are accepting vitrified embryos (of all types, stages, and PGT results) from IDS-negative gamete providers.

Simbryo

Currently accepting euploid (PGT-M/PGT-A tested) embryos graded as 3/4/5/6 AA with no known diseases that are stored in Reprotech’s TEXAS location. This study aims to develop human embryonic stem cell lines used to model and study embryo transfer in order to develop tests and interventions for improving pregnancy outcomes in patients undergoing IVF.

Simbryo website