Charlie Lu

Dr. Charlie Lu, Ph.D, has been a senior embryologist and andrologist since 1996. His main responsibilities have been focused on day-to-day laboratory operation in embryology and andrology including quality control/quality assurance, policy/procedure development, accreditation, Procedure validation, clinical research, and performing hands on procedures from egg retrievals to embryo transfers.

Dr. Charlie Lu performs all embryology procedures including: Egg identification, egg maturation, semen processing for insemination, MESA, PESA, TESA sample preparation for ICSI, insemination with conventional method or with ICSI, fertilization checks, embryo culture, daily embryo developmental assessment, embryo selection for transfer, assisted hatching, embryo biopsy at cleavage or at blastocyst stage for PGT-A/PGD, oocyte or embryo cryopreservation and thawing with slow freezing or with vitrification. Performing all andrology procedures including: Simple or complex semen analysis, WHO or Kruger morphology assessment, sperm processing for IUIs, cryopreservation of semen/MESA/TESA samples.

PGT-M/PGT-A Embryos Biopsies, (blastomere, or trophoblast stages Day 5 and Day3). Ejaculate or donor sperm preparation (wash, swim up, mini-swim up, ingredients procedures) for IVF, ICSI. Special preparation on testicular sperm samples (MESA and TESE sperm processing) for ICSI or cryopreservation.  Oocyte retrieval, maturity assessment and culture for insemination. Preparations on culture dishes for sequential culture. Performing conventional insemination and ICSI procedure including cumulus removal and maturity assessment. Fertilization assessments and selection of suitable embryos for embryo transfer (ET). Performing assisted hatching and PGD/PGT-A biopsy using Zilo laser equipment. Embryo and Oocytes freezing and thawing on early embryos in vitrification method.

Dr. Charlie Lu is certified as a Specialist in Andrology and Embryology by American Board of Bioanalysis. He is a member of American Society for Reproductive Medicine and College of American Pathologists (CAP inspector).  He has published research papers in numerous scientific journals from his years of clinical research work in IVF and infertility field. Dr. Charlie Lu is dedicated to using his skills to help his patients as their advocate.