Melissa Vitorino
Melissa is the dedicated and passionate Scientific director at Oasis Fertility Centre. She is incredibly proud of our state-of-the-art laboratory and takes immense pride in guiding the embryology team with a genuine care for the patient journey. Melissa is personally invested in ensuring the best outcomes for patients undergoing fertility treatment, feeling a profound responsibility for the delicate handling of patients’ embryos, eggs, and sperm.
With her meticulous attention to detail, Melissa strives for excellence in the lab’s equipment and technology, the skillset of her embryology team, and the overall outcomes for patients at Oasis. Her thirst for knowledge keeps her at the forefront of technological advancements and research in the field. Committed to ethical practices, Melissa aims to increase transparency and demystify the traditional black box of embryology labs.
With over a decade of clinical experience in various IVF units in Australia, Melissa directs the operations of the Oasis Embryology and Andrology Laboratory. Melissa was admitted to the Register of Certified Medical Laboratory Practitioners as a Clinical Scientist under the authority of The Australian Council for the Certification of the Medical Laboratory Scientific Workforce.
She holds a Masters degree in Human Biology, and her research, focusing on the biochemistry of women undergoing IVF and in early pregnancy, has been internationally published and presented at the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand’s (FSANZ) conference.
Melissa’s research focus shifted to time-lapse incubation technology and non-invasive embryo deselection approaches. She was notably an invited speaker at the Scientists in Reproductive Technology (SIRT) conference and has held academic roles at Edith Cowan University, contributing to the education of postgraduate students in Assisted Reproduction and undergraduate students in Human Reproduction.
A member of the Fertility Society of Australia and New Zealand, Scientists in Reproductive Technology, and the Australian Institute of Medical Scientists, Melissa’s continuous drive for excellence and patient-centred outcomes defines her scientific approach at Oasis Fertility Centre. Her commitment extends to teaching and mentoring, as she shares her passion with junior clinical embryologists under her supervision. Melissa’s influence is not just in the lab; it’s in shaping a compassionate, knowledgeable and bright future for fertility care.