Our Embryologists

Director of the Laboratory for Embryology and Andrology
Javier Oltra Chicote
Embryologist
Javier Oltra Chicote
Languages:
Spanish English Valencian

“I have always been passionate about science and technology, and when I combined this with my desire to help others, it became clear that Assisted Reproduction would be the field where I could thrive both professionally and personally.” 
“Assisted Reproduction is a highly specialised field requiring advanced knowledge in biology, genetics, endocrinology, and laboratory technology. Those of us who work in this area of medicine are constantly seeking new advancements and treatments. As I tell my patients daily, my work brings me immense joy. My personal motto is ‘Bring life to your dreams’. This is because there is no greater satisfaction for me than helping others achieve their dreams.” 

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

2016: University Expert in Embryo Biopsy at the Cell and Blastocyst Stages, Blastomere Isolation, and Trophectoderm Sampling. Training with Andrology and Embryology Laboratories, Gynaecology Service (Human Reproduction), University Clinical Hospital (Valencia), University of Valencia 

November 2005: ASEBIR Certification as a Specialist in Assisted Human Reproduction, Clinical Embryology 

2004–2005: Doctorate Programme in "Animal Health and Reproduction," Department of Animal Pathology and Cell Biology and Anatomy, University of León 

2003: Master’s Degree in Clinical and Experimental Biology of Reproduction (2,300 hours). Collaboration with the Andrology and Embryology Laboratories, Gynaecology Service (Human Reproduction), Health Research Institute Hospital La Fe (Valencia), University of Murcia, and Biotechnology Department, University of Alicante 

1997–2002: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Faculty of Sciences, University of Valencia 

2019: Advanced Course on Genetics in Assisted Reproduction, ASEBIR. 

2018: Workshop on Human Blastocyst Culture, Classification, Biopsy, Vitrification, and Warming. ASEBIR Embryology Interest Group, General University Hospital, Valencia 

2016: Specialised training course on Clinical Genetics in Assisted Reproduction (3rd Edition), University Miguel Hernández / Vistahermosa Clinic 

2016: Workshop on Embryo Classification vs. Time-Lapse Technology, ASEBIR Embryology Interest Group, General University Hospital, Valencia. 

2015: Workshop on Blastomere and Trophectoderm Biopsy via Laser and Tubing, IVI Fertility Clinic, Madrid 

2016: University Expert in Embryo Biopsy at the Cell and Blastocyst Stages, Blastomere Isolation, and Trophectoderm Sampling. Training with Andrology and Embryology Laboratories, Gynaecology Service (Human Reproduction), University Clinical Hospital (Valencia), University of Valencia 

November 2005: ASEBIR Certification as a Specialist in Assisted Human Reproduction, Clinical Embryology 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

October 2013 – Present: FIV Valencia (Valencia) 
Laboratory Director (since 2023) 
Head of Embryology/Andrology Laboratories 
University Internship Coordinator (training embryologists and laboratory technicians) 
Research Project Tutor (Final Undergraduate Projects in Biology) 

January 2012 – March 2013: FIVIR Institute (Valencia) 
Director of Embryology/Andrology Laboratories 
Trainer for embryologists and laboratory technicians 

October 2003 – October 2011: FIV León Clinic (León) 
Director of Embryology/Andrology Laboratory 
Trainer for embryologists and laboratory technicians 

October 2013 – Present: FIV Valencia (Valencia) 
Laboratory Director (since 2023) 
Head of Embryology/Andrology Laboratories 
University Internship Coordinator (training embryologists and laboratory technicians) 
Research Project Tutor (Final Undergraduate Projects in Biology) 

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

Cycle Accumulation: A Solution for Poor Responders. Oral Presentation, SEF, Madrid, 2018. 

Are There Patients Predisposed to Poor Embryo Quality? Poster Presentation, SEF, Málaga, 2016. 

Why Overuse ICSI When Conventional IVF is Safer and More Effective? Poster Presentation, SEF, Málaga, 2016. 

Strategies for Poor Embryo Quality Patterns. Poster Presentation, ASEBIR, San Sebastián, 2015. 

Should Conventional IVF Be Abandoned in the 21st Century? Oral Presentation, SEF, Barcelona, 2014. 

Oocyte Vitrification: Is It Effective? Poster Presentation, SEF, Barcelona, 2014. 

Cycle Accumulation: A Solution for Poor Responders. Oral Presentation, SEF, Madrid, 2018. 

Are There Patients Predisposed to Poor Embryo Quality? Poster Presentation, SEF, Málaga, 2016. 

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Member of ASEBIR (Spanish Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology) 

Member of SEF (Spanish Fertility Society) 

Member of ASEBIR (Spanish Association for the Study of Reproductive Biology) 

Member of SEF (Spanish Fertility Society)