Carol Coughlan, M.D.

She was awarded Doctor of Medicine (MD) in July 2013 from the University of Sheffield. Her M.D. thesis focused on recurrent implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage. She endeavoured to clearly define recurrent implantation failure and formulate an evidence-based guideline for the investigation and management of this challenging condition. To explore possible aetiologies of recurrent implantation failure, studies were undertaken to investigate integrin expression in the endometrium and the role of sperm DNA integrity in both recurrent implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage. She determined the level of psychological stress experienced by these women using validated questionnaires. Four original studies were included in this thesis and the research findings were presented both nationally and internationally. Dr. Coughlan completed subspecialty training in reproductive medicine and surgery in 2012. She co-authored a scientific impact paper for the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists entitled “Local endometrial trauma (endometrial scratch): A treatment strategy to improve Implantation rates” and this was published in 2016. Dr. Coughlan is a member of the editorial panel of EC Gynaecology and continues to pursue her research interests in recurrent implantation failure and recurrent miscarriage. Prior to joining IVI Clinic in the UAE she was Clinical Director of Rotunda IVF, the National Oncofertility Centre in Dublin City, Ireland.