Sperm Donor Bank Manager
Joanne is especially passionate about sperm donation and manages our highly-successful sperm donor bank. She's also nationally active on issues relating to the recruitment of sperm donors.
Joanne also specialises in the treatment of sperm disorders. She is a Trustee of the Seed Trust Charity, which provides vital support to donors, intended parents, and surrogates involved in donor treatment.
Joanne says: "Many men who could be donors simply don't realise there's such a shortage of donor sperm. Through our ongoing campaign, we are one of the few clinics in the UK to have no waiting list for treatment with donor sperm."
Reproductive Technologist
Sam works at Semovo as a Reproductive Technologist. His role is split between working with donors to get samples analysed and released for patient use, communicating with patients, and arranging transfers to clinics for those in need.
Before this role, Sam had been studying at The University of Sheffield. For his undergraduate degree, he read Biochemistry and then studied Reproductive and Developmental Medicine for his Masters.
Sam says: I thoroughly enjoyed my studies, and the work on my Masters inspired me to pursue a career in the field of fertility. Meeting such altruistic donors and helping them actualise their dreams of helping people conceive is why I love doing what I do. I feel I play an important role in providing happiness to both the donor's and patients' lives.
Reproductive Technologist
Daniela joined Semovo in August 2021 as a Reproductive Technologist and will be primarily based at the Semovo clinic in Glasgow.
Daniela graduated with a BSc(Hons) degree in Reproductive Biology from the University of Edinburgh and a Masters in Clinical Embryology and ART MSc from the University of Leeds.
Daniela says:‘’ I have always found working in the fertility sector highly rewarding and impactful on the patients’ quality of life. I am honoured that I have the opportunity to help patients who cannot conceive to help find their donors. The excitement I feel when I find out that a woman is pregnant with the help of one of our donors is unlike anything else I have experienced before.’’
Reproductive Technologist
Charlotte joined Semovo in November as a Reproductive Technologist. Charlotte previously studied Biomolecular Science as an undergraduate whilst working part-time in a pharmacy.
Her job is to guide donors through the process from their initial enquiry to becoming a donor.
Charlotte says: "It’s very rewarding to see how happy both the donors and patients are at the end of the process."
Reproductive Technologist
Millie joined Semovo as a Reproductive Technologist in 2022. She graduated from the University of Sheffield, where she studied for her Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Science. She has always particularly loved learning about reproductive medicine and fertility.
Millie's role involves guiding donors through the donation process from enquiry until they leave our care, as well as the analysis and cryopreservation of samples, which are then used for treatment.
Millie says: "It's a lovely feeling to support donors and patients to help them start a family. I especially love reading the goodwill messages that donors provide. I know these messages make future parents and the children created from their donation very happy."
Reproductive Technologist
Zara is a dedicated Reproductive Technologist here at Semovo. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Medical Biochemistry and an MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, from the University of Sheffield.
During her academic journey, Zara's enthusiasm for andrology was ignited through her MSc lab research project, an experience that laid the foundation for her commitment to the field. In her role at Semovo, Zara's primary responsibilities include guiding sperm donors through the process of donation as well as the analysis and cryopreservation of samples to be then used in treatment.
Zara finds her work exceptionally rewarding, saying, "I find it a very rewarding role and feel privileged to help patients find their donors and start achieving their dream of creating their family."
Donor Programme Assistant
Ellie joined Semovo in March 2021 as a Donor Programme Assistant. Ellie guides our sperm donors through their donation journey, from when they first submit their initial application through to potentially donating.
She says: "when I see that a donor has helped create a family for somebody, it puts into perspective my role here at Semovo. I feel privileged to know that I have helped somebody create a family; it’s such a wonderful clinic to be a part of."
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