Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe, PhD, HCLD (ABB)

About Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe

Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe is a reproductive physiologist and High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD) at POMA Fertility, holding both HCLD and Technical Supervisor (T.S.) certifications from the American Board of Bioanalysts (ABB).

She earned her PhD at the University of Connecticut, where her graduate research focused on somatic cell nuclear transfer (cloning) technologies. During her postdoctoral fellowship, funded by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, she was among the first to derive neural crest stem cells from human embryonic stem cells.

She is the founder of Fertility Guidance Technologies, a software development company for the IVF industry, and researches artificial intelligence technologies for human IVF. She authored The Thin Pink Line: Regulating Reproduction (Nova Science, 2021).

Clinical Expertise

• Embryology Lab Quality Management: overseeing POMA’s embryology laboratory quality control and workflow as HCLD-certified director.
• IVF Laboratory Technology: management of oocyte handling, fertilization, embryo culture, and cryopreservation workflows.
• AI-Assisted Reproduction: research on AI applications in embryo assessment and laboratory decision-making.
• PGT Support: laboratory support for embryo biopsy and genetic screening workflows.

Why Choose Dr. Carol Lynn Curchoe

Top Laboratory Credentials Her dual ABB certifications as HCLD and Technical Supervisor make her an authority in embryology laboratory practice.

Research and Industry Background As both a reproductive physiologist and IVF software company founder, she brings academic and entrepreneurial perspectives to laboratory innovation.

AI Frontier Her research on AI for IVF places her at the leading edge of intelligent laboratory technology.

Academic Impact Her book The Thin Pink Line (2021) makes reproductive technology regulation accessible to patients and professionals alike.

Professional Affiliations

• American Board of Bioanalysts (ABB): HCLD certification
• American Board of Bioanalysts (ABB): Technical Supervisor (T.S.) certification
• PhD, Physiology of Reproduction, University of Connecticut
• ASRM, ASRM AI SIG, SRBT, and CRB member

Suitable For

Patients who value laboratory quality — lab standards directly affect IVF success, and Dr. Curchoe’s leadership ensures rigorous quality control.

Patients planning PGT who need reliable embryo biopsy and genetic testing support.

Patients interested in advanced technology who want a lab at the forefront of AI-assisted embryo assessment.