Lisa Cowan (MSc.), is the Tissue Bank Director for the Infertility & IVF Medical Associates of WNY. Lisa received her Master’s of Science degree in Clinical Embryology from the University of Leeds, UK and has been avidly involved with the development and delivery of assisted reproductive technologies since 1992. Lisa joins our program after 22 years as IVF Laboratory Director in Canada, most recently with the Victoria Fertility Centre, British Columbia. She has been a national and international leader in professional development, and education. Lisa was the Allied Health Director for the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society as well as ART Laboratory Special Interest Group Chair. Internationally Lisa held an executive board position with the Alpha Society (Scientists in reproductive medicine). Lisa is a strong believer in patient education, making great efforts to bring an understanding to the very stressful process of assisted reproduction. Her main focus is on fertility preservation relating to oocyte cryopreservation. Lisa is part of a team working towards providing safe and successful options to women wishing to preserve their fertility. Her research interests include investigating predictors of embryo multinucleation and mechanisms involved with continued development and cell death. Lisa’s vast experience and leadership skills have enabled our laboratory and clinical team to provide optimal services in a positive environment.