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| 2.6.12 |
Remembering Lynette A. Scott, Ph.D.
Dr. Scott earned her Masters of Science in Biomolecular Organization and her PH.D. in Developmental Biology from the University of London . She was Board Certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis as a High Complexity Laboratory Director (HCLD), the highest designation for a laboratory Director. She was in the fertility field since 1984 serving as both an embryologist and andrologist at renowned institutions and as an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Laboratory Director since 1989. She was a member of many professional organizations including the Society for the Study of Fertility, ALPHA, European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology, American Society for Reproductive Medicine, American Society of Andrology, and the Society for the Study of Reproduction. Dr. Scott was an internationally acclaimed speaker at professional meetings throughout the world. She served as an Associate Editor and a reviewer for Human Reproduction and as a reviewer for The Journal of Reproduction and Fertility and Sterility. Dr. Scott published over 60 original, peer-reviewed articles, textbook chapters, and abstracts on her research that revolutionized zygote and embryo scoring. Lynette had an intuition about embryos that was as important as the science behind their development. She mused, “When I see an embryo, it is not a ball or a box, or a gray thing. It is a life form, a dynamic creation holding all the keys to life, and as an anthropologist and from my deep seated belief in Darwinian principles; I see it recapitulating evolution in the dish in front of me everyday. The key is to look at the poetic side of everything. Embryos sing and dance and talk to us ‘in tongues’, we just need to translate what they are saying, then we will know how to nurture them and bring them to fruition.” Lynette devoted her professional life to understanding the language of human embryos developing an innovative zygote scoring system and subsequent system of sequential embryo scoring enabling the selection of the most promising embryo for single embryo transfer. She was committed to helping couples build healthy families, one healthy baby at a time. There is a photograph on a cupboard in our laboratory of a young mother holding her baby. Lynette drew an arrow on the cupboard to a card she posted that read, “This is why we are here.” We can think of no greater tribute to our dear friend and colleague than for each of us whom her enlightened mind and gifted hands touched to rededicate ourselves to this vision that she made into reality every day. She leaves a legacy of science passion, and life that will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family. For those who wish to pay tribute to Lynette through a donation in her memory, her family has established a fund at Rosie’s Place in Boston . The mission of Rosie’s Place is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for poor and homeless women. Lynette was a strong supporter of this cause and the work done by Rosie’s Place. To submit a donation on line, click here. Alternatively, checks can be mailed to: Rosie’s Place, 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 If you chose to send a check, please include a notation indicating that the donation is a tribute to Lynette. |
| 1.19.12 |
Dr. Ian Hardy Presenting at Winchester Hospital Grand RoundsFertility Center of New England's Dr. Ian Hardy is presenting today at Winchester Hospital Grand Rounds. If you would like more information on his presentation or would like to schedule a Grand Round, please contact us today! Online at http://www.fertilitycenter.com/contact_us/ or call 877-FCNE-IVF |
| 9.1.11 |
Registered Nurse with Fertility ExperiencePart-timeGenerous compensation and full benefits package including 401k Demonstrated 2-5 years in an infertility IVF setting To apply please send your resume and cover letter to careers@fertilitycenter.com |
| 7.1.11 |
IVF Assist: Learn how you can qualify for a FREE IVF cycle!The major barrier for patients needing IVF without infertility insurance is cost. That is why the Fertility Centers of New England is pleased to announce a new program called IVF Assist. This program is the most cost competitive in New England and should pregnancy not occur after two cycles, the third cycle will be provided for FREE.IVF Assist cycles include:
Our goal is to help patients needing IVF achieve a successful pregnancy by providing them with the most compassionate, personalized, and cost competitive care possible. For more information on IVF Assist, please click here or contact us at 877-FCNEIVF. Eligibility
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| 4.25.11 |
Egg Freezing SeminarsThe Fertility Centers of New England is offering Egg Freezing Seminars at each of their convenient locations on the following dates:Portsmouth on 5/12 with Dr. Hill Bedford on 5/23 with Dr. Vitiello Reading on 5/24 with Dr. Hardy Dedham on 5/31 with Dr. Weiss Each seminar is from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. For further information and to register, please email us or call us at 877-877-9901. |
| 3.21.11 |
Danielle Vitiello, Ph.D., M.D. Named "2011 Top Doctor"Fertility Centers of New England's own Danielle Vitiello, PhD, MD was just named by NH Magazine as one of the TOP DOCTORS for 2011. Dr. Vitiello was chosen from the results of a survey sent to New Hampshire doctors which asked them who they would choose to provide for the medical care needs of friends and loved ones. |
| 2.3.11 |
Welcome Jean Shea, RNWe are excited to welcome Jean Shea, RN as our new Donor Egg Coordinator. She comes to FCNE with multiple years of REI experience. Jean can be reached at extension 670. |
| 12.22.10 |
FCNE featured in COSMOPOLITAN MagazineJoseph A. Hill, MD and the Fertility Centers of New England are featured in the January, 2011 issue of COSMOPOLITAN magazine. Dr. Hill was interviewed for an article entitled, “Are you running out of time to have a baby?” in which he discussed age related decline in fertility and the need for those suffering reproductive difficulty to seek help sooner rather than later. |
| 12.8.10 |
Best Doctors AwardsWe are pleased to announce that Robert M. Weiss, MD is the recipient of the BOSTON TOP DOCTOR Award for 2011 and he and all of our other physicians, R. Ian Hardy, MD, Ph.D., Joseph A. Hill, MD, and Danielle Vitiello, Ph.D., MD have also been recognized as the Best Doctors in America 2011-2012 in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.These awards represent the dedication to patient centered-care of all the employees at The Fertility Centers of New England for they require the support and teamwork of all. The Best Doctors Awards are based on the medical profession’s largest independent survey and research program, which includes a peer-to-peer process for nominations, polling and balloting gathering the insight of leading specialists nationwide, and a team of researchers who confirm credentials and specific areas of expertise. |
| 9.30.10 |
Why Egg Freezing?The Fertility Centers of New England is pleased to announce that one of their Board Certified Reproductive Endocrinologists and Infertility Specialists, Joseph A. Hill, MD will be giving a seminar series at each of their primary locations this Fall entitled, “Why Egg Freezing?” |
| 9.1.10 |
How The Fertility Centers Of New England Selects Embryos For TransferRead Dr. Scott's Blog |
| 7.28.10 |
The Fertility Centers of New England Announces a Community Volunteer ProgramThe success that we, the Fertility Centers of New England (FCNE) achieve for those we serve is rooted in the latest technology and supported by the individual and compassionate care provided by each and every member of the FCNE team. This same patient advocacy is being extended to the larger New England area through a voluntary program promoting stewardship to surrounding communities. FCNE employees are encouraged to participate in voluntary efforts within each employee’s community. To this end, FCNE sponsors two full-day sessions for each full-time employee to be used in volunteer community service. Compensation for these days of community activities is the same as if the employee was attending to their daily work activities at FCNE. We are proud to sponsor our employees which allows them to continue to provide their compassionate and personalized care to the larger New England community. |
| 7.13.10 |
Elective Single Embryo Transfer (eSET): Achieving One Healthy Baby Per Pregnancy – Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 6:30-8:30 pmWith Dr. Danielle Vitiello and Lynette A. Scott, PhD., Fertility Centers of New EnglandA multiple pregnancy may feel like a welcome relief after the struggles of infertility. But with the recent bad publicity about multiple births after IVF, and concerns about exploding health care costs, elective single embryo transfer (eSET) is attracting close attention and is viewed as a viable option for a number of women. Many fertility centers now offer eSET in order to reduce multiple births and achieve the goal of one healthy baby per pregnancy. Why should you consider this technique? Fertility treatment cycles are responsible for 50% of twin births and 75% of higher order births. It is important to be aware that there are significant risks and that poor health outcomes can be associated with this type of pregnancy, to both mother and fetus/child. For example, the major problem with twin pregnancies is prematurity, and the more premature the delivery, the greater the risks of complications both at birth and beyond. For the mother, risks include conditions such as high blood pressure and gestational diabetes, as well as the psychological stresses of raising several children at once. This program will cover the success rates of the eSET technique, along with information about how the embryology lab can select the best quality embryos for the highest rates of success. The presenters will explain who is a good candidate for this technique, and how it achieves the goal of healthier outcomes for both mother and baby. There will be plenty of time for Q&A. Fees: Resolve members: $10 per person. Non members: $20 per person. Where: The Walker Center, 171 Grove St, Newton, MA 02466, in the Living Room Directions to the Walker Center BY SUBWAY: Take the Green Line. Riverside car (D) to MBTA Riverside Station. At the exit, turn left and walk left onto Grove Street. Go about 1/4 mile to the top of the small hill. Walker is at the intersection of Grove and Hancock Streets. (From Riverside Station, Walker is a six-minute walk.) BY CAR: FROM BOSTON: Take the Mass Pike to exit 16; go west on Route 16 toward Wellesley. After it crosses Commonwealth Ave (Rt. 30), look for Woodland Rd on the right. Take Woodland to the flashing light; turn left up the hill. Walker is on the right after the elementary school. FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH: Take Rt. 128 (US 95) to exit 22, Grove St./MBTA Station. After you exit 128/95, go past the Holiday Inn and the Riverside T station. At the top of the small hill as Grove Street bears right, the Walker Center will be on the left; watch for the sign. FROM THE WEST: Take the Mass Pike to exit 14. Go south on Rt. 128/95, and take exit 22. Then follow NORTH/SOUTH directions. |
| 6.24.10 |
Air Travel During PregnancyRead Dr. Hill's New Blog Entry, Titled "Air Travel During Pregnancy" |
| 6.8.10 |
Patients Choice AwardWe are pleased to announce that Dr. R. Ian Hardy is the recipient of the Patients Choice Award! Every month more than 60,000 patients across the US provide online reviews about personal experiences with their doctors. Dr. Hardy has received this outstanding distinction for 2009. |
It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the passing of Lynette A. Scott, PH.D. We mourn the loss but celebrate her life, a life that touched so many. Her energy was inspiring; her passion for what she did was compelling; and her compassion and love of patients was reciprocated in kind.
