Strategic collaboration between the HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis Unit and AIVF for the improvement of AI assisted reproduction services.

HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis, the largest and most advanced Assisted Reproduction Unit in Greece, a member of the Hellenic Healthcare Group, announces its strategic partnership with AIVF, an internationally recognized pioneer in Artificial Intelligence technology for Assisted Reproduction. The official announcement of the partnership will take place during a scientific event on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the “N. Louros” lecture hall of the MITERA hospital.

This collaboration between the HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis Unit and AIVF aims to optimize IVF through the application of artificial intelligence, which will allow for a more accurate evaluation of embryos and the personalization of treatment for each patient. AIVF’s technology will allow the Unit’s scientific team to leverage algorithms to analyze large amounts of data, facilitating critical decisions for embryo selection and overall improvement of success rates.

Mr. Ioannis Zervomanolakis, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Assisted Reproduction Specialist, at the HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis Unit said: “The scientific staff in Greece excels in the field of assisted reproduction, combining scientific training with an anthropocentric approach. The favorable institutional framework for fertility treatment offered by our country is one of the friendliest in Europe, allowing flexibility in the implementation of innovative approaches. The AIVF’s successful integration of advanced technologies, such as AI, is ideal for improving treatments for the benefit of couples from all over the world who trust our facility.” 

The President and CEO of HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis Unit, Mr. Stavros Sougioultzis, said, “HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis Unit has always been a pioneer in the application of cutting-edge technologies to enhance the quality of our services. Through our collaboration with AIVF we aim to increase the possibility of personalized treatments, and offer families a greater chance of success, always with the safety and efficiency that characterize HYGEIA and the Hellenic Healthcare Group.”

Dr. Daniella Gilboa, CEO of the AIVF, adds: “We are working with outstanding physicians and clinics around the world to bring the power of AI to IVF treatments. We have chosen HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis and Greece as strategic allies in our expansion program because of the high level of infrastructure at the facility and the country’s reputation in the field of assisted reproduction. Our collaboration with the HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis Unit is an important step towards optimizing results and providing more targeted solutions to patients. Our goal is to develop a standard collaboration model that we will then implement globally.”

The HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis Unit is a milestone in the field of assisted reproduction in Greece and abroad, representing the largest investment in this sector in Greece in the last decade. The Unit is supported by a highly qualified team of physicians and specialists with expertise in assisted reproduction as well as embryologists trained in leading centers worldwide. With this new partnership, the HYGEIA IVF Embryogenesis Unit confirms its leading position and continues to offer innovative solutions that improve the quality of life of couples wishing to become parents.