US Fertility’s Research Team highlights innovation and collaboration at the 2026 ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo

US Fertility presents 56 abstracts spanning embryo transfer outcomes, early pregnancy risk prediction, fertility preservation, and embryology lab innovation.

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, October 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — US Fertility, the nation’s largest partnership of physician-owned and physician-led fertility practices, along with Ovation Fertility, a national network of premier IVF laboratories. will present 56 abstracts at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) 2026 Scientific Congress & Expo, taking place October 24–28 in Baltimore, Maryland. This year’s event, themed Discovery, Innovation & Advancement, provides a national stage for US Fertility’s physician-scientists to share research spanning embryo transfer outcomes, early pregnancy risk prediction, fertility preservation, and embryology lab innovation.

“US Fertility is proud to once again bring meaningful research to the ASRM stage,” shares Kate Devine, M.D., Medical Director and Chief Research Officer at US Fertility. “This year’s work reflects the dedication of our physician-scientists across the network and their shared commitment to turning rigorous research into real improvements in patient care.”

US Fertility’s Research Division is led by Kate Devine, M.D., Medical Director and Chief Research Officer at US Fertility, as well as a practicing reproductive endocrinologist (REI) at Shady Grove Fertility (SGF). She works in close collaboration with the following team:

Phillip Romanski, M.D., Associate Research Director for US Fertility and practicing REI at RMA of New York

Kerry Flannagan, Ph.D., Lead Epidemiologist at US Fertility

Cassandra Roeca, M.D., Research Director for Shady Grove Fertility and practicing REI at Shady Grove Fertility Colorado

Luis Hoyos, M.D., Regional Research Director and practicing REI at IVF Florida

Michael Homer, M.D., Regional Research Director and practicing REI at the Reproductive Science Center of the Bay Area

Meike Uhler, M.D., Regional Research Director and practicing REI at the Fertility Centers of Illinois

Matthew “Tex” VerMilyea, Ph.D., HCLD/CC, Vice President of Scientific Advancement at US Fertility

In addition to oral and poster presentations, several US Fertility physicians will receive awards for their research and publications and others will lead ASRMed talks, symposiums, interactive sessions, roundtable discussions, and post-graduate courses. This year’s honorees include:

Emily Clark, M.D. — 2026 F&S Reports New Investigator Award

Jensen Reckhow, M.D. — ASRM In-Training Award for Research

Laura Zalles, M.D. — ASRM In-Training Award for Research, the 2026 Early Pregnancy Special Interest Group Prize Paper, and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (SREI) Prize Paper

Allison Eubanks, M.D. — 2026 SREI Fellow’s Young Investigator Research Award

Jasmine Eliwa, M.D. — 2026 Collab Fertility Environmental Fellows Award

Among this year’s honorees, Eric A. Widra, M.D., will receive the ASRM Service Award, recognizing individuals who have distinguished themselves in service to ASRM through scientific, leadership, organizational, political, or societal contributions to reproductive medicine and its patients.

“Over the years, I’ve tried to contribute wherever I saw a need — advancing research, mentoring younger physicians, advocating for policies that expand access to care, and working to make this field more responsive to the patients it serves,” shares Eric A. Widra, M.D., reproductive endocrinologist (REI) at Shady Grove Fertility (SGF). “Having all of that recognized in one award means a great deal to me.”

Learn more about US Fertility’s Research Division, which conducts and publishes high-quality research studies to advance the field of reproductive medicine to provide better, more effective care to infertility patients.

ABOUT US FERTILITY

US Fertility, the nation’s largest partnership of physician-owned and physician-led top-tier fertility practices and IVF laboratories, are united under a shared mission to deliver the joy of parenthood through advanced reproductive medicine and innovative science. To date, US Fertility practices and laboratories have helped more than 430,000 individuals and couples build their families using assisted reproductive technology. US Fertility supports over 200 physicians by leveraging collective expertise, driving innovation, and by providing advanced business and digital solutions that streamline and enhance the delivery of exceptional patient care. Together with a growing suite of life science services, US Fertility is expanding access to the highest quality reproductive health care across over 135 clinic locations and 35 IVF laboratories. https://www.usfertility.com

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