Dr. Pavle Romac

Pavle Romac
Dr.sc.

Pavle Romac, Dipl. Ing. Biologije

Specialization

Clinical Embryologist

About dr. Pavle Romac 

Dr. sc. Pavle Romac is a clinical embryologist with extensive experience in in vitro fertilisation and the work of the IVF laboratory. As one of the first embryologists in Croatia, he took part in the development and implementation of laboratory procedures that are the standard in modern assisted reproduction today.

In his everyday work he particularly stands out in cases of male factor infertility, where precise laboratory processing and the selection of the optimal technique can play a key role. His approach is exceptionally thorough: from controlling the conditions in the laboratory, through the selection of the fertilisation protocol, to monitoring embryo development and ensuring the high quality of the process.

The quality of the IVF laboratory and the embryologist's experience are often “invisible”, but crucial parts of a successful assisted reproduction procedure.

Formal education

  • 1987 – Graduated from the School of Medicine, University of Zagreb
  • 1995 – Postgraduate study in biology/biomedicine, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb
  • 2003 - Doctoral dissertation, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb
  • Specialised in laboratories in England, Germany, France, Slovenia and Switzerland

Work experience

  • 2006 – present
    Head and co-founder of the medically assisted reproduction laboratory, Cito Polyclinic
  • 1988 – 2006
    Founder and head of the Laboratory for Biology and Reproduction (IVF)
  • Active participation in national and international congresses and courses in the field of the specialty

Areas of expertise

Dr. sc. Romac, with 38 years of experience, works at the heart of the assisted reproduction procedure - the IVF laboratory - where fertilisation is carried out, embryo development is monitored and advanced techniques are applied that increase the chances of success, especially in complex cases.

  • Specialised in laboratories in England, Germany, France, Slovenia and Switzerland

  • He is the author of more than 30 professional and scientific papers in the field of embryology and spermatology and a lecturer at professional conferences on human reproduction

  • Certified by the ESHRE group as a senior clinical embryologist. He is a member of the international society of embryologists for human reproduction, AlphaScientists, and of the advisory board of the laboratory research group Meadle East Fertility Society

Precise fertilisation in male factor

In his work, Dr Romac applies precise methods, such as ICSI, especially when it comes to reduced quality of the semen analysis or previous fertilisation failures.

Working with surgically retrieved samples

In certain forms of male infertility, sperm is retrieved from the testicle/epididymis using TESE/TESA methods. The laboratory processing of such samples requires experience, precision and tailored protocols.

Laboratory - protocols and process quality

The success of assisted reproduction depends on stable laboratory conditions, standardisation and quality control. Therefore, Dr Romac pays particular attention to the details that preserve the potential of gametes and embryos throughout the entire procedure.

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