James J. Stachecki, Ph.D.
has worked in the field of
reproductive science for more than 14 years and participates as a member of
the Galileo research team as a staff scientist in the area of cryobiology.
Dr.
Stachecki obtained his master’s degree in genetics from Central Michigan
University and his Ph.D. in physiology from Wayne State University School of
Medicine in 1996 and has worked since then in the laboratory of Jacques
Cohen. With assistance from
Jacques Cohen and Steen Willadsen, Dr. Stachecki developed and patented a
freezing medium that has shown remarkable potential for improving gamete and
embryo storage. At the 1998
annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, he
received the general prize paper award for his work in the area of oocyte
cryopreservation.
Dr. Stachecki has
published numerous manuscripts and abstracts in a wide variety of journals
including Development, Biophysics Journal, Biology of Reproduction, and
Cryobiology. The majority of
his recent research has focused on cryobiology, specifically the storage of
human oocytes and embryos.
Recognized as a top researcher in the cryobiology field, Dr. Stachecki is
currently working on improving methods of storing embryos, oocytes, and
blastocysts with a simple to use vitrification technique. Dr.
Stachecki participates in the provision of clinical services as well, and is
particularly proficient in the performance of embryo biopsies and fixation
for PGD. In addition to his
scientific expertise he is proficient in the area of computer technology,
website design, and is a semi-professional photographer.
