Scientific Committee
The primary role of the scientific committee is to provide scientific input and supervision concerning the many and diverse activities of the IFFS.
Such activities include the triannual world congress, various educational activities, special symposia, etc. Early 2021 a new project involving many experts within and outside IFFS regarding global demographic changes and access to infertility care has been initiated.
It is the aim that IFFS will also be leading in generating relevant knowledge, next to spreading existing know-how.
Scientific Committee
Special Interest:
Reproductive Endocrinology, in particular male and female infertility, the genetics of male infertility, ovulation induction, recurrent miscarriage, assisted reproduction (IVF/ICSI), OHSS prevention and advanced gynaecological and reproductive endoscopy.
Dr Marcos Horton graduated in Medicine at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He first trained as an ObGyn at the British Hospital in Buenos Aires and later as a postgraduate fellow in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Huntington Reproductive Center and Huntington Memorial Hospital, Pasadena, California.
From 1998 to 2007, Dr Marcos Horton worked as Medical Staff at the Fertilab Reproductive Medicine, Buenos Aires and is now, since 2007, Medical Director at Pregna Medicina Reproductiva, Buenos Aires.
Dr Marcos Horton has a solid experience in Clinical Infertility, Assisted Reproduction, Ultrasound and Reproductive Surgery.
Dr Marcos Horton is currently President of the Scientific Committee of the Sociedad Argentina de Medicina Reproductiva (SAMeR) and is on the Board of Directors of the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) since 2010.
Dr. Rishma Pai is an honorary consultant Gynaecologist at the Lilavati, Jaslok and Hinduja Health Care Hospitals, Mumbai. She has been in private practice since 29 years.
She is the only Indian to have served as President of all the three leading gynaecological, infertility and endoscopy organizations, The Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI), an organization of 35000 gynaecologists from India, The Indian Society for Assisted Reproduction (ISAR) and the Indian Association of Gyanecologial Endoscopists (IAGE).
Dr. Giudice is a biochemist, gynecologist, and reproductive endocrinologist whose research focuses on environmental impacts on reproductive health, steroid hormone signaling in human endometrium, endometrial-placental interactions, endometrium as a mucosal tissue, and translational applications of human embryonic and endometrial stem cells. Her clinical interests are endometriosis, infertility, assisted reproduction, and implantation and ovulatory disorders. She is director of the Center for Research on Origins and Biological Consequences of Human Infertility and the UCSF Women’s Reproductive Health Research Career Development Center.
Societies
- Svetlana Madjunkova
Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society
- Agustin Pasqualini
SAMeR
- Raoul Orvieto
Israel Fertility Society
- Petra Wale
The Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand
- Anna Smirnova
Russian Association of Human Reproduction
- Rita Vassaena
Spanish Fertility Society
Activities
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IVF Babble has featured the joint scientific statement from the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) and the International Society of Andrology (ISA). The article highlights the need to connect […]
By Ramón Alfonso López Álvarez, co-founder and general manager of Fertilam Fertility Center, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and an ambassador of the IFFS’s More Joy campaign I founded #YoCuidoMiFertilidad, which […]
On 8 July 2026, Serena Sgargi represented IFFS at the event “PMA per tutte: a che punto siamo e cosa succede dopo le 50.000 firme?” (“Assisted Procreation for All: Where […]
Global fertility experts are calling for coordinated international action, warning that the non-selective use of ICSI – a technique in which a single sperm is injected directly into an egg […]
Reed full article https://www.lavanguardia.com/lacontra/20260525/11546401/louise-brown-ventaja-ninos-probeta-deseados.html
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS) is the new name for the condition previously known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), which impacts 1 in 8, or more than 170 million women worldwide. […]
Her main contribution was a live conversation on the main stage alongside Peter Humaidan and Mats Brännström, moderated by Amelia Rodríguez-Aranda. Louise took the opportunity to mention her role as […]
Main Takeaways: Ambassadors from Austria, Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Russia, Switzerland, and the USA report More Joy activities Ambassadors are meeting with policymakers and urging greater access to fertility care At conferences, […]
Main takeaways: “The number of people diagnosed with infertility in Kazakhstan has nearly tripled over the past five years, according to a recent study by Finprom.kz. While the numbers are stark, experts say […]
Fertility rates are declining in almost all countries worldwide according to authors of a new paper published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health that urges policymakers to improve […]
Louise Brown, the world’s first IVF baby, has joined a global initiative as an ambassador, helping to raise awareness of falling fertility rates and the need for better access to […]
The Churchill Archives Center is celebrating Sir Robert (Bob) Edwards as “one of themost influential scientific figures of the 20th century” with a special exhibition of his papers and an […]
“Infertility is not just about biology; it is about dignity, identity, and belonging. When society is silent, the pain only grows louder inside us.” – Breaking the Silence Symposium participant To […]
Main Takeaways First IVF baby Louise Joy Brown joined the More Joy Campaign in Mexico on her birthday to raise awareness about global fertility decline Fertility rates in Latin America […]
The first IVF baby in history, Louise Joy Brown, is joining the More Joy campaign as an ambassador. This is a very exciting development for IFFS and our efforts to […]
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) annual meeting kicks off July 1st in Paris and IFFS will be there to spread More Joy. Dr. Luca Gianaroli will represent […]
Main takeaways: More than 50% of all countries are below replacement level. Underpopulation causes distinct societal challenges in many countries. More focus on family-building strategies (decreasing barriers to establish a […]
At the IFFS World Congress in Tokyo, Dr. Marcos Horton was named the new president of IFFS. We talked to him about why he pursued a career in infertility and […]
More Joy travels to Tokyo Share article: The More Joy campaign will be everywhere at the upcoming IFFS World Congress in Tokyo April 26 – 29. First, an update on […]
Progress in the Philippines to address declining fertility rates Share article: Dr. Eileen M. Manalo is making progress encouraging the Philippine government to address infertility. A founding member and former […]
Greece is making a significant investment to improve its fertility rate. What’s happening and how did it come about? We talked to Dr. Basil Tarlatzis, Professor of Obstetrics and Chairman […]
As countries around the world grapple with falling fertility rates, Economist Impact gathered infertility and policy experts to analyze whether EU policy proposals improved fertility and childbearing. The findings are […]
Italy was a pioneer in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). Despite this, ART was regulated by an extremely restrictive law in Italy from 2004 – 2014 which forbid embryo cryopreservation (except […]
Fertility decline is a global phenomenon, affecting all people equally, with significantimplications on demographic and socio-economic aspects of societies. Infertility isattributed to a range of factors including increasing exposure to toxic […]
We are feeling Joyful! Our IFFS global community has gathered together at European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and we are looking forward to meeting you. Visit our team […]
More Joy is picking up steam! Come say “Hi” to us this week at the European Society ofHuman Reproduction and Embryology annual meeting July 7 – 10 in Amsterdam.Our session […]
Europe is united on many issues, but the European Union (EU) has not yet reached a shared regulatory framework on reproductive rights and care. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) regulations are […]
We now know that infertility is an alarming modern epidemic affecting more couples than ever. One out of six couples today experience difficulty getting pregnant. People living in low- and […]
The More Joy campaign is coming to South America this week! IFFS will hold joint meetings with SAMeR (Argentine Society for Reproductive Medicine) on May 16th, in Buenos Aires, and […]
IFFS will be sharing the impact and updates of its hashtag#MoreJoy Campaign for better access to fertility care within Africa. hashtag#AFFS hashtag#Tunisia hashtag#africaAfrican Federation of Fertility Societies
How can fertility societies around the globe utilize the More Joy campaign to support adoption of family-building policies in their countries? We spoke with Dr. Luca Gianaroli, IFFS’ director of […]
Irish eyes are smiling this St. Patrick’s Day as the Green Docs Pod share a pint with Edgar V. Mocanu, a Dublin-based fertility specialist and president of the International Federation of Fertility […]
The More Joy campaign is making waves around the globe. Want some great ideas on how the More Joy campaign can help you? See what others are doing: IFFS has […]
Soon, govt hospitals to offer expensive IVF treatment valued at over Rs 2 lakh, for free to infertile couples in state
This decline, extending beyond urban areas, impacts rural couples who wish to beget a child, marking a significant demographic shift and necessitating strategic health interventions.
Equal access to fertility care is needed to prevent a depopulation crisis
Microbiomes – the microbes that live alongside us – have been implicated in cancer, healthy brains, and even personality, but a new study has found the specific microbiome of semen may impact male […]
France 24 has published an article about infertility problem, which can be found here or on The France 24 website
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Mirage News wrote an article about the IFFS More Joy Campaign, which can be found here just click “Read” or on Mirage News website
International Federation of Fertility Societies The global fertility rate is declining and most governments are failing to recognize and address the impact on economies and societies, say a group of […]
The New Lede published an article about More Joy Campaign, which can be found here or on The New Lede website
Infertility is a growing problem around the world, yet only a small percentage of people who need help having a child get the care they need.
The global fertility rate is declining and most governments are failing to recognize and address the impact on economies and societies, say a group of physicians invited by the International Federation of Fertility Societies (IFFS) in a new paper and campaign launched today.
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Annual Reports
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Publications
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