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Anna De Bayas Sanchez

FOUNDER, EXPERT ADVISOR

Anna is a scientific researcher and PhD candidate at Charles University in Prague, focusing on ethical issues in assisted reproduction. Her work provides valuable insights into how fertility clinics can improve their practices, the ethical challenges patients face, and how to ensure transparency and accessibility of information regarding fertility treatments.

With her extensive research, expertise, and years of experience, she is recognized as a respected specialist in IVF and assisted reproduction. Her work aims to enhance access to reliable fertility treatment information and raise awareness of patients' rights and options.

Projects

  1. B2-INF „Be Better Informed about Fertility“ – European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Program, Grant Agreement No. 872706.
    Position: Researcher (2020-2023) Project Link

Scientific Publications

  1. Reflecting sex, social class, and race inequalities in reproduction? Study of gender representations conveyed by 38 fertility center websites in 8 European countries. (Reproductive Health, 2024)
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  2. Gender aspects in parenthood conceptions of young Europeans. A critical reflection on the European Project B2-InF. (Open Research Europe)
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  3. Evaluating Egg Donor Recruitment Strategies in Czech ART Clinics: A Critical Analysis of Informed Consent and Ethical Considerations. (Czech Sociological Review, 2024)
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  4. "Blue or Pink Embryo? Ethics in Assisted Reproduction." (Florence Magazine, 3/2023)
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  5. "Motives of Patients Crossing Borders to Pursue Assisted Reproduction – Why the Czech Republic is a Frequent Choice for Egg Donation Treatment." (Czech Gynecology, 4/2024)
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Conference Presentations & Posters

  1. Egg Donation in the Czech Republic: Responsibility of ART Clinics in Providing Information to Potential Egg Donors. (ESHRE Annual Meeting, June 26-28, 2023, Copenhagen, Denmark)

  2. The Young Generation and (In)Fertility: Does the Information Provided by Assisted Reproduction Clinics Correspond with the Expectations and Needs of Citizens? (COGI, 31st World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Infertility, Nov 24-26, 2022, Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

  3. The Young Generation and Infertility: Gaps in Expectations and Needs vs. the Information Provided by Assisted Reproduction Clinics. (Czech Sociological Society - Global Challenges of Medicine, Sept 8, 2022, Prague)

  4. Be Better Informed About Fertility: Giving Voice to Citizens Towards Improving ART Technologies for Society. (31st Congress of Assisted Reproduction, Nov 8-9, 2021, Brno, Czech Republic)

Certifications

  1. ESHRE Annual Meeting (ESHRE, Milan, 2022)
  2. Gamete Donors: Sociodemographic Profiles, Motivations, and Treatment (ESHRE, Virtual Class, 2021)
  3. 4th Prague International Sexological Andrological Congress (Prague, 2019)
  4. Unequal Access to Infertility Care: Causes and Solutions (ESHRE, Amsterdam, 2019)
  5. Quality Management in ART: New and Practical Insights from Old Concepts (ESHRE, Palermo, 2019)
  6. Access and Diversity of Medically Assisted Reproduction in Europe (ESHRE, Strasbourg, 2018)
  7. ESHRE Annual Meeting (ESHRE, Munich, 2014)