Aysin Akıncı Bak

Experienced senior  embryologist with proven track record in IVF success rates. Specialized in PGT, IMSI, vitrification techniques. Published researcher with international recognition.ollection of eggs and sperm (gametes) from patients for processing.
• Maintaining viability of gametes, tissues and embryos during processing;
• Preparation of gametes and the environment for IVF and facilitation of fertilisation;
• Embryo culture and cryopreservation;
• Monitoring embryo development;
• Embryo selection for transfer to women, 
• Monitoring and maintaining cryobanks;
• Care and maintenance of equipment;
• Record keeping.
• Co-culture procedure for un-developing embryos
• Trophoectoderm biopsy

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Director of IVF Laboratories  |  Bower Hospital IVF Centre, Diyarbakır, Turkey

January 2023 – Present

• Improve the efficiency and quality of embryology and andrology laboratory services.
• Implement novel strategies to increase IVF laboratory outcomes, including fertilization, embryo cleavage, cryosurvival, implantation, and pregnancy rates.
• Continuously monitor the efficiency of laboratory protocols and implement timely changes when needed.
• Perform root-cause troubleshooting on adverse or unexpected outcomes and implement corrective actions.
• Define and execute total quality-improvement policies and projects covering laboratory instruments, equipment, and consumables.

Embryologist  |  Dogu Fertil IVF Centre, Turkey

October 2004 – January 2023

• Isolated eggs from follicular fluid to prepare oocytes for the next stage of treatment.
• Performed visual semen analysis, including progressive motility, morphology, and epididymal sample concentration.
• Conducted semen DNA fragmentation analysis using Toluidine Blue staining and the Halosperm assay.
• Performed intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI).
• Carried out micromanipulation of embryos.
• Assessed and graded embryo health and development through morphologic evaluation.
• Followed strict laboratory procedures to collect data and document quality-control activities.
• Wrote, reviewed, and improved embryology standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Selected and loaded embryos into catheters in preparation for uterine transfer.
• Maintained patient records, documentation, and sample tracking using FileMaker software.
• Obtained and prepared semen specimens for insemination.
• Used microscopic techniques to perform detailed semen analysis for sperm count and motility.
• Executed embryo transfers, egg fertilization, egg retrieval, sperm injection (ICSI), and sperm preparation for 15+ patients per week.
• Utilized cryopreservation and vitrification processes to freeze healthy embryos.
• Maintained accurate records of all procedures and research, and authored detailed medical reports.

Trainee Embryologist  |  Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital Fertility Centre, Istanbul, Turkey

June 2004 – October 2004

• Isolated eggs from follicular fluid to prepare oocytes for the next stage of treatment.
• Performed visual semen analysis, including progressive motility, morphology, and epididymal sample concentration.
• Assessed and graded embryo health and development through morphologic evaluation.
• Maintained records, documents, and samples using FileMaker software.
• Obtained and prepared semen specimens for insemination.
• Used microscopic techniques to perform detailed semen analysis for sperm count and motility.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Assisted Reproductive Treatment Training |  Ankara University, Cebeci Hospital, Gynecology Department, Ankara, Turkey

September 13, 2004 – March 13, 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

• International Capability of ICSI, Assisted Reproductive Treatment Training Certification — Turkish Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey (December 21, 2005)
• Capability of IVF, Assisted Reproductive Treatment Training Certification — Ankara University / Turkish Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey (September 13, 2004 – March 13, 2005)

Experienced senior  embryologist with proven track record in IVF success rates. Specialized in PGT, IMSI, vitrification techniques. Published researcher with international recognition.ollection of eggs and sperm (gametes) from patients for processing.
• Maintaining viability of gametes, tissues and embryos during processing;
• Preparation of gametes and the environment for IVF and facilitation of fertilisation;
• Embryo culture and cryopreservation;
• Monitoring embryo development;
• Embryo selection for transfer to women, 
• Monitoring and maintaining cryobanks;
• Care and maintenance of equipment;
• Record keeping.
• Co-culture procedure for un-developing embryos
• Trophoectoderm biopsy

PhD, Histology and Embryology  |  Inonu University, Malatya, Turkey

2004 – 2010

• GPA: 87.58/100
• Thesis: “Investigation of the comparative effects of parsley, beta-carotene, melatonin, ascorbic acid and lansoprazole on the treatment of mucosal injury induced by stress in Wistar Albino rats.”

Master's Degree, Histology and Embryology |  Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey

2001 – 2004

• GPA: 86/100
• Thesis: “The ultra-structure of ovary administration with oestrogen-rich or -free diet.”

Bachelor's Degree, Biology  |  Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

1996 – 2001

• GPA: 2.93/4.0

Assisted Reproductive Treatment Training |  Ankara University, Cebeci Hospital, Gynecology Department, Ankara, Turkey

September 13, 2004 – March 13, 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

• International Capability of ICSI, Assisted Reproductive Treatment Training Certification — Turkish Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey (December 21, 2005)
• Capability of IVF, Assisted Reproductive Treatment Training Certification — Ankara University / Turkish Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey (September 13, 2004 – March 13, 2005)
• 36th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE), online (July 5–8, 2020)
• Precongress Course 1: “Diagnostics & Therapy for 2030 and Beyond” — 36th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, online (2020)
• Precongress Course 2: “Tomorrow's IVF Laboratory” — 36th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, online (2020)
• Precongress Course 3: “The Uterus Revisited” — 36th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, online (2020)
• Precongress Course 4: “Beyond IVF: Management of High-Risk Pregnancies” — 36th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, online (2020)
• Precongress Course 5: “Is Sex Worth the Effort?” — 36th Annual Meeting of ESHRE, online (2020)
• Annual Meeting of ESHRE, Helsinki, Finland (July 1–6, 2016)
• Annual Meeting of ESHRE, Istanbul Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey (July 1–4, 2012)
• Vitrification Workshop — International Symposium: “Safe, Patient-Friendly and Low-Cost IVF: A Road to the Future,” Antalya, Turkey (April 25, 2010)
• Metabolomic Assessment of Embryo Culture Media (Metabolomics) — International Symposium: “Safe, Patient-Friendly and Low-Cost IVF: A Road to the Future,” Antalya, Turkey (April 24, 2010)
• Practices and Ethical Course of Experimental Animals — Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey (June 2007)
• Practical Cell Culture Techniques — Süleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey (June 19–21, 2003)

Name: Dr. Ayşin Akıncı Bak
Date of Birth: February 27, 1978
Place of Birth: Hekimhan/Malatya, Turkey
Academic Title: Doctor (PhD)
Work Phone: +90 412 224 00 21
Mobile Phone: +90 533 266 50 77
Work Address: Bower Hospital, Yenişehir District, Elazığ Street No:2, Yenişehir, Diyarbakır, Turkey
Email: [email protected]
Foreign Languages: English (ÜDS Score: 66.250/2010)

Mother of 2 children (13 aged Boy and 9 aged girl)

Dancing (Modern Dance, Rumba, Cha-Cha-Cha) •  Cross-stitch  • Photography  •  Swimming •  Reading, with a particular interest in philosophy

Compassionate and methodical embryologist with a PhD in Histology and Embryology and 19+ years of hands-on experience in embryology and andrology laboratory operations. Director of IVF Laboratories certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health, skilled in ICSI, IMSI, PICSI, and vitrification, with a strong record of improving fertilization, cleavage, cryosurvival, implantation, and pregnancy rates through rigorous protocol monitoring and quality-improvement initiatives. Published researcher with peer-reviewed articles and conference posters on oxidative stress and embryo culture. Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-stakes clinical environments and committed to helping couples achieve successful pregnancies through IVF treatment.

A. International Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

A1. Akıncı A, Eşrefoğlu M, Taşlıdere E, Ateş B. "Petroselinum Crispum is Effective in Reducing Stress-Induced Gastric Oxidative Damage." Balkan Medical Journal. 2017;34(1):53-59. DOI: 10.4274/balkanmedj.2015.1411

A2. Eşrefoğlu M, Akinci A, Taslidere E, Elbe H, Cetin A, Ates B. "Ascorbic acid and beta-carotene reduce stress-induced oxidative organ damage in rats." Biotechnic & Histochemistry, vol.91, pp.455-464, 2016. DOI: 10.1080/10520295.2016.1220019

A3. Akinci A, Esrefoglu M, Cetin A, Ates B. "Melatonin is more effective than ascorbic acid and β-carotene in improvement of gastric mucosa damage induced by intensive stress." Arch Med Sci. 2015 Oct 12;11(5):1129-36. DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2015.54870

A4. Eşrefoğlu M, Akıncı A, Elbe H, Taşlıdere E, Çetin A, Ateş B. "Melatonin is effective in reducing stress-induced organ damage in Wistar albino rats." Turk J Biol (2014) 38: 493-501. DOI: 10.5114/aoms.2015.54870

CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE

Recent Major Conferences:

• ESHRE 41st Annual Meeting (June 29 - July 2, 2025) - Virtual Online
• 3rd IVF and Infertility Society Congress, Northern Cyprus (September 26-29, 2024) - With Oral Presentations
• IX. Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Society Congress, Antalya (November 2-6, 2022)
• ESHRE Annual Meeting (July 5-8, 2020) - Online
• TSRM Congress, Antalya (November 8-11, 2018)
• ESHRE Annual Meeting, Helsinki, Finland (July 1-6, 2016)
• ESHRE Annual Meeting, Istanbul, Turkey (July 1-4, 2012)

Historical Conference Participation (2003-2010): Multiple national and international conferences in histology, embryology, and reproductive medicine, including organizing committee participation for the VIII. National Congress of Histology and Embryology at İnönü University (2006).

B. National Scientific Meeting Presentations

B1. 3rd IVF and Infertility Society Congress, Girne, Northern Cyprus (September 26-29, 2024)
Ayşin Akıncı Bak, Yunus Çavuş, Ozan Önder.
"Management of Empty Zona Pellucida Syndrome (EZP)" (Oral Presentation)

B2. 3rd IVF and Infertility Society Congress, Girne, Northern Cyprus (September 26-29, 2024)
Ozan Önder, Yunus Çavuş, Ayşin Akıncı Bak.
"Effect of Sperm Selection by IMSI Method on Good Quality Blastocyst Development; A Clinical and Statistical Analysis" (Oral Presentation)

B3. X. National Congress of Histology and Embryology (International Participation), Çeşme, İzmir (May 17-20, 2010)
Ayşin AKINCI, Hülya ELBE, Mukaddes EŞREFOĞLU, Ali Erdoğan.
"Effects of melatonin, ascorbic acid and beta-carotene in the treatment of stress-induced gastric mucosal damage in Wistar albino rats" (Oral Presentation)

B4-B8. [Additional presentations from 2003-2010 covering stress-induced organ damage research and phytoestrogen effects on ovarian structure]

C. Poster Presentations

C1. P-012 "A new sperm preparation technique for ICSI." Yıldız K, Uçar U, Deniz D, Akıncı Bak A, Atasoy O, Pabuccu R. Abstracts of the 37th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, June 26 - July 1, 2021.

C2. P-213 "Dual buffering handling medium is better on Blastocyst development." Yildiz K, Ucar U, Akinci Bak A, Deniz D, Pabuccu R. Abstracts of the 35th Annual Meeting of the ESHRE, Vienna, Austria, June 24-26, 2019.