Andrew Thomson is an internationally recognised Consultant Clinical Embryologist, now based in Canada. He is the Chief Scientific Officer at Twig Fertility where he leads scientific strategy, laboratory standards and innovation across the organisation's Toronto and Vancouver clinics. He is also the Founder of IVF Scientific Advisory Service Ltd, through which he is well known for his leadership in IVF clinic design, laboratory optimisation, and strategic scientific planning.
Andrew
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He was the third reproductive scientist in the UK to be awarded Fellowships from both the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath) and the Academy for Healthcare Science (FAHCS), reflecting his clinical expertise, professional leadership, and contributions to advancing reproductive science.
He provides strategic and technical guidance to fertility clinics and startups, with services spanning embryology, laboratory setup, genomics, digital transformation, staff training, and regulatory compliance. Andrew also serves as Scientific Director for Bridge Clinic's laboratory network in Nigeria and England, and has led lab build projects such as Child Fertility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He has developed cutting edge fertility laboratories across four continents, underpinned by evidence-based practice, global standards, and a strong commitment to improving access to care and outcomes in reproductive healthcare. He also supports early-stage companies in the healthtech and reproductive medicine sectors, advising on scientific innovation, product development, and regulatory strategy.
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Personalised
Each project is tailored to your specific needs. We offer one free scoping session to establish your wants, needs and how we can best provide this.
Monthly or project specific rates are available.
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Comprehensive
Available in any country for all of your IVF related scientific guidance including laboratory design, service troubleshooting, short term locum cover in any country, special project or SOP development using our extensive network of connections.
Whatever your needs, we’ve got you covered.
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Qualified
Fully insured and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Highest qualifications achieved including Fellowship of the Royal College of Pathologists (FRCPath), Fellowship of the Academy for Healthcare Science (FAHCS), Associate of the National School of Healthcare Science, PhD in progress at UCL, ranked the 9th best university in the world.
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Renowned
Andrew has presented his research both nationally and internationally on multiple occasions and is a frequently invited speaker on a wide variety of topics including training and artificial intelligence. In January 2020, he was awarded the Claire Gillott prize by the Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists for outstanding contribution.
How it works
Scheduling
Choose a date and time that works for you
Free scoping session to discuss your needs and how we can help you
Price is agreed and contracts are issued.
Payment is due upon signing of contracts
Internationally invited speaker
Highly experienced public speaker and lecturer who has been invited worldwide to discuss a wide range of topics within IVF including training, artificial intelligence and PGT.