Session 153: Battle of the Banks
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Session 153: Battle of the Banks
Tuesday June 3rd, 3pm EST / 8pm BST/ 9pm CET
This webinar is kindly sponsored by Future Fertility
Moderators:
Skye Green, Dr. Yannis Panagiotidis and Rafael Gonzalez Morales with Jullin Fjeldstad
Presenters:
Dr. Deanna Guidozzi “Eggceptional choices: cracking the code of egg donor screening”
Dr. Natalia Basile " What to expect when you're expecting.........donor eggs?”
Dr. Peter Fuzesi “The global market & marketing an egg bank”
Q and A
Synopsis
The "Battle of the Banks" i3 webinar brought together a panel of international experts to explore the shifting dynamics of global egg banking. Framed around the central theme of cross-border collaboration and adaptation, the session examined how diverse regions are approaching the complex terrain of donor egg services. Moderated by Skye Green from Vitalab Egg Donation Agency, Dr. Yannis Panagiotidis of Iakentro IVF Clinics, and Rafael Gonzalez Morales with Jullin Fjeldstad from Future Fertility, the conversation offered a deep dive into both clinical and business aspects of egg donation.
Dr. Deanna Guidozzi of VEDA opened the discussion with his talk "Eggceptional Choices: Cracking the Code of Egg Donor Screening", focusing on the detailed screening protocols required to ensure quality and safety in donor selection. His insights underscored the importance of balancing rigorous medical standards with a human-centered approach to donor care.
Next, Dr. Natalia Basile from WeFIV and WeBank presented "What to Expect When You're Expecting.........Donor Eggs?", a session centered on technology and quality and logistical expectations among recipients, emphasizing the growing need for transparency and support throughout the donor egg journey.
Dr. Peter Fuzesi of Asian Egg Bank followed with "The Global Market & Marketing an Egg Bank", offering a business-oriented view of the egg banking landscape. He addressed competitive positioning, branding strategies, and the influence of regional demographics, all within the context of a fast-globalizing reproductive health market.
Throughout the session, recurring themes included regulatory complexity, the critical role of secure handling and compliance, and how egg banks are adjusting their models to better serve an increasingly diverse and international patient base. The closing Q&A segment with Dr. Yossi Unterslak adding more international insight allowed participants to engage directly with the speakers, fostering a rich exchange of practical insights.
Altogether, the webinar painted a nuanced picture of an industry in transformation, emphasizing innovation, adaptability, and the importance of patient-centered practices in shaping the future of egg banking.
Skye Green
Skye Green, is the Donor-Egg Recipient Co-ordinator and Manager of VEDA (Vitalab Egg Donation Agency) - South Africa’s first functioning frozen egg bank also offering fully serviced fresh donation cycles with numerous ongoing pregnancies and live births. She has over half a decade of IVF co-ordination experience starting off as a Personal Assistant to the Programme Co-ordinators before being promoted to one herself. Thereafter, she was headhunted to focus on the matching process between egg-donors and recipients from initial screening to finalisation. Her work also entails processing donated embryos and matching these to recipients in need.
As a mother of two young boys, her passion for helping others grow their families is deeply personal and drives her dedication in supporting their fertility journey.
Dr. Yannis Panagiotidis
Yannis Panagiotidis was born and raised in Athens, Greece. He is married and the father of two daughters.
He graduated in 1999 from the Department of Biology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Since then, he has worked as a clinical embryologist and, in 2005, was appointed Laboratory Director at IAKENTRO IVF Clinics.
As part of his professional development, he has trained in leading IVF centers across the USA and Europe, gaining extensive experience in all aspects of assisted reproductive technology. His areas of special interest include embryo culture, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos, and Quality Management Systems in IVF laboratories.
In 2013, he earned his PhD with a focus on the vitrification method for the cryopreservation of human gametes and embryos.
He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations at international conferences, and he is regularly invited as a lecturer in postgraduate academic programs related to reproductive medicine.
Dr. Deanna Guidozzi
Dr. Deanna Guidozzi earned her MBBCh in 2010 from the University of the Witwatersrand,
where she also completed her FCOG (SA) and MMed O&G in 2020. Additionally, she obtained her MRCOG in 2022.
Initially specializing in internal medicine, Dr. Guidozzi transitioned to obstetrics and
gynecology, a field she pursued passionately. After her specialization, she entered private
practice, dedicating herself to assisting new families and women through all life stages. She further enhanced her expertise by completing a Master's in Biotechnology of Human Assisted
Reproduction and Embryology at the University of Valencia, Spain. Now a valued member of the Vitalab team, Dr. Guidozzi is driven by a profound commitment to helping couples achieve and grow their families.
Dr. Natalia Basile
Dr. Natalia Basile is a senior embryologist and development director at WeFIV Buenos Aires, position that she filled after having worked for IVIRMA Madrid and IVIRMA Buenos Aires for 13 years. She graduated as a biochemist in 1999 from JFK University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After graduating she moved to United States to pursue her IVF laboratory training at RMA of New Jersey. After a brief period of time, she was involved in the start-up of RMA of New York, where she became Laboratory Supervisor for several years. During her years in United States Dr. Basile obtained her Master Degree in Clinical Embryology and Andrology at the Eastern Virginia Medical School and the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine. In 2008 she moved to Spain to join IVIRMA Madrid where she actively worked in the clinical and research areas. Dr. Basile obtained her PhD in 2015 from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos in Madrid where she focused on embryo development and morphokinetics.
Dr. Peter Fuzesi
Peter Fuzesi brings over 20 years of expertise in reproductive medicine to his roles as co-founder and CEO of Asian Egg Bank and COO of Hanabusa IVF in San Diego, CA.
He holds a BS in Biology from Marymount Manhattan College and an MS in Embryology and Andrology from the Jones Institute at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Peter’s career began in New York City, where he held various IVF laboratory positions, including lab technical supervisor and laboratory manager, focusing on compliance and development. Since relocating to San Diego in 2015, he has concentrated on executive and leadership roles. He cofounded and actively participated in the setup and expansion of Asian Egg Bank, a donor egg bank specializing in Asian egg donors. He is also currently on the Board of Directors for the Association of Reproductive Managers (ARM), a professional group affiliated with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Rafael Gonzalez Morales
Head of Global Sales & Commercial Strategy, Future Fertility
Highly talented, result oriented senior executive and law/business administration graduate with +15 years of experience in successfully developing and launching complex financial and commercial operations.
Proven experience to develop strong organizational architectures, quality service management and customer service. An outstanding team builder able to provide excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, sales closing and training skills.
Extensive knowledge of the Global Healthcare and Fertility market, with a solid record working as Chief Commercial Officer and Business Development Director in Spain´s largest private hospitals medical group, IVF clinics network and The First European Donor Egg Bank within a team of high qualified international professionals.
Non-stop contributor to revenue growth. Great ability to improve company critical areas and performance metrics.
I enjoy exercising my talent for creating disruptive business opportunities and interpersonal diplomacy across several range of professionals and markets.
Jullin Fjeldstad
Jullin Fjeldstad began her fertility career at the Victoria Fertility Centre in 2007, quickly becoming a senior embryologist and successfully holding the position of laboratory director for several years. She has a BSc. in Biology from the University of Victoria, Canada and a MSc. in Clinical Embryology from the University of Leeds, UK; achieving distinction in both areas. She has always held a passion for innovative ART technologies aimed to improve the fertility journey and patient IVF outcomes. Today, Jullin is the Head of Clinical Embryology and Scientific Operations for Future Fertility. She works closely with partnering clinics to ensure smooth onboarding of innovative AI-based tools within their laboratories. Additionally, she oversees Future Fertility’s scientific project collaborations, bringing research findings to international fertility conferences.
