CURRICULUM VITAE
Michael John Tucker
EDUCATION
HIGHER SCHOOL:
Sexey's Grammar School, Bruton,
Somerset, UK
1968-75
10 GCE O Levels
3 GCE A Levels
1 GCE S Level
UNIVERSITY:
Bedford College, University of London, UK
Degree BSc Comb Hons Class I,(Zoology/Physiology)
1976-79
University of Birmingham, UK
Degree PhD entitled "t-locus of the
mouse: new aspects of fertility and
embryology"
1979-82
Examiners: Dr. Jack Cohen, Dept Zoology,
Birmingham; Dr. Mary Lyon, MRC Radiobiology
Unit, Harwell, Oxford
Study Awards:
American Express
Graduate Travel Scholarship,
Science Research Council Travel Award funded six week seminar tour of
laboratories in the USA
1981
EMPLOYMENT
Louis de Soisson Partnership (Architects), London, UK
Draughtsman/printer
1975-6 (full-time)
1976-8 (part-time)
IMCO Plastics, Somerset, UK.
Vacational plastics injection molder
1977-9
ipc Magazines, London, UK
Periodic character modelling
1978-9
Mander, Portman & Woodward, Birmingham, UK
High School Tutor (A Level Biology)
1980-1
Birmingham Maternity Hospital, Edgbaston, UK
Andrology Lab.; part time seminal analysis and freezing
1980-2
University of Birmingham, Extramural Dept., UK
o Demonstrator/Tutor for Course "Animal Handling"
o Class Tutor, own Course: "How Your Body Works"
1980-1
1981-2
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University of Birmingham, Interfaculty Studies Dept.
Seminar Leader for Course "Human Sexuality in its
Social Setting"
1979-82
Apollo Dispatch, London, UK
Motorcycle Courier - 5 months
1982
University of Adelaide, Animal Sciences Dept., Australia
Research Assistant for 6 months
1983
Cromwell/Humana Hospitals, IVF Clinic, London, UK
Chief Embryologist
1984-5
IVF Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, Hong Kong
Co-founder & Scientific Director
1986-7
London Hospital, London; & Bridge Fertility Centre
London, UK
Honorary Lecturer and Principal Embryologist,
6 month sabbatical
1987
IVF Centre, Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital, HK
Scientific/Unit Director
1988-9
University of Hong Kong, Dept. Biochemistry
Research Scientist
1989
Reproductive Biology Associates, Atlanta, Georgia
Scientific Director
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Dept Ob/Gyn
IVF Lab Supervisor/Adjunct Professor
1989-98
1996-7
Shady Grove Reproductive Science Center, Rockville, Maryland
IVF Lab Director
1998-on
El Instituto Para El Estudio De La Concepcion Humana,
Monterrey, Mexico. Scientific Consultant
1998-9
Women’s Specialty Center, Jackson, Mississippi
Offsite IVF Lab Director
1999-on
Reproductive Associates of Delaware, Wilmington, DE
Scientific Consultant
1999-on
University of Alabama, Birmingham, Dept Reprod Biology
& Endocrinology, University of Alabama, Birmingham
Adjunct Professor
1999-06
IntegraMed America, Purchase, NY
Scientific Consultant
2000-on
Georgia Reproductive Specialists, Atlanta, Georgia
Scientific Director / Founder
2000-on
Reproductive Science Associates of New York
Scientific Consultant
2002-on
Fertility Centers of Illinois, Chicago
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Scientific Director
2003-on
Seattle Reproductive Medicine, Washington
Offsite IVF Lab Director
2005-6
Maine Center for Reproductive Health
South Portland, ME
Offsite Lab Director
2007-on
MEMBERSHIP OF SOCIETIES
Awarded Fellowship of the Royal Institute of Biology of Britain, 1997 (FIBiol),
- established as a Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Membership of Academic Societies:
American Society Reproductive Medicine
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology
Developmental Biology Society
Society for the Study Reproduction
CERTIFICATION
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Certified by the American Board of BioAnalysis (ABBA) as a High-Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director (HCLD).
NON-ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
A variety of articles in local and national press, and motorcycling press in Britain, South Africa and Australia related to an overland
trip through the continents of Europe, Africa and Australia by motorcycle.
PUBLICATIONS
PAPERS.
Tucker MJ (1980): Explanation of sterility in male tx/ ty mice. Nature 288:367-368.
Tucker MJ, Taylor NJ, Siddiquey AKS, Cohen J (1983): Transport of spermatozoa of known ages (radiolabelled) in female tract of
the rabbit and mouse, and their performance in vitro. In: The Sperm Cell, Andre J (ed). Martinus Nijhoff Publishers,
Hague, pp38-42.
Craft I, Porter R, Green S, Tucker MJ, Smith B, Twigg H, Ahuja K, Whittingham D, (1984): Success of fertility, embryo number and
in-vitro fertilisation.
Lancet i:732.
Ahuja KK, Smith W, Tucker MJ, Craft IL (1985): Successful pregnancies from the transfer of pronucleate embryos in an outpatient
in vitro fertilization program. Fertil Steril 44:181-184.
Tucker MJ, Ahuja KK, Stevens PA, Craft IL (1986): Cryopreservation of human spermatozoa: an assessment of methodology using
rhodamine 123. Arch Androl 17:179-187.
Porter R, Smith W, Ahuja KK, Tucker MJ, Craft IL (1986): Combined twin ectopic pregnancy and intrauterine gestation following in
vitro fertilization and embryo transfer. J In Vitro Fert Embryo Transfer 3:330-332.
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Leong M, Leung C, Tucker MJ, Wong C, Chan H (1986): Ultrasound assisted embryo transfer. J In Vitro Fert Embryo Transfer
4:389-390.
Tucker MJ, Leong MKH, Leung CKM, Wong CJY, Chan HHY (1987): Is delayed capacitation a complicating factor in the treatment
of idiopathic infertility by intrauterine insemination? J In Vitro Fert Embryo Transfer 4:245-247.
Hill AC, Tucker MJ, Whittingham DG, Craft IL (1987): Mycoplasmas and in vitro fertilization. Fertil Steril 47:652-655.
Leong MKH, Leung CKM, Marriott VM, Wong CJY, Chan YM, Chan HHY, Tucker MJ (1988): Comparative study of combined
GIFT and IVF-ET with GIFT alone. Hum Reprod 3:877-879.
Setchell BP, D'Occhio MJ, Laurie MS, Tucker MJ, Zupp JL (1988): Is embryonic mortality increased in normal female rats mated to
sub-fertile males? J Reprod Fert 82:567-574.
Tucker MJ, Leung C, Leong M, Chan YM, Wong C, Chan H (1988): Intrafallopian egg replacement without IVF back-up. Lancet
ii:1990.
Leung CKM, Leong MKH, Tucker MJ, Chan YM, Wong CJY, Marriot VM, Chan HHY (1989): Pregnancies from fallopian
replacement of immature eggs with delayed intrauterine insemination. Hum Reprod 4:80-81.
Tucker MJ, Chan YM, Wong CJY, Chan HHY, Leong MKH, Leung CKM. (1989): Human embryo cryopreservation. J HK Med
Assoc. 41:160-163.
Leung CKM, Leong MKH, Chan YM, Wong CJY, Chan HHY, Tucker MJ, (1989): Fallopian replacement of eggs with delayed
intrauterine insemination (FREDI) - An alternative to gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT). J In Vitro Fert Embryo Transfer 6:129133.
Tucker MJ, Chan YM, Wong CJY, Mao KR (1989): Tubal embryo transfer (TET) - A treatment for male infertility. J HK Med Assoc
41:365-366.
Tucker MJ, Leung CKM, Leong MKH, Marriott VM, Chan YM, Wong CJY, Chan HHY (1989): Routine gamete intrafallopian
transfer (GIFT): a highly successful option for treatment of non-tubal infertility. Asia-Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol 15:245-251.
Tucker MJ, Chan YM, Chan SYW, Wong CJY, Mao KR, Leong, MKH, Leung CKM (1989): The use of human follicular fluid in
gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT). Hum Reprod 4:931-936.
Tucker MJ, Leung CKM, Chan YM, Wong CJY (1990): Combined monolateral replacement of gametes and eggs followed by
delayed intrauterine insemination. J In Vitro Fert Embryo Transfer 7:297-298.
Leung CKM, Leong MKH, Chan YM, Wong CJY, Mao KR, Chun MMP, Tucker MJ, Chan SYW (1990): Successful pregnancies
resulting from the use of long-capacitated human spermatozoa in gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT). J HK Med Assoc 42:33-36.
Tucker MJ, Wong CJY, Chan YM, Leong MKH, Leung CKM (1990): Post-operative artificial insemination - does it improve GIFT
outcome? Hum Reprod 5:189-192.
Tucker MJ, Wright G, Bishop F, Wiker S, Cohen J, Sharma R (1990): Use of chymotrypsin for semen preparation in artificial
reproductive technologies. Molecular Andrology 2:179-186.
Chan YM, Chan SYW, Tucker MJ, Wong CJY, Leung CKM, Leong MKH (1990): Effects of dibutyryl cyclic guanosine
monophospate on human spermatozoal motility and in-vitro fertilizing capacity. Hum Reprod 5:304-308.
Tucker MJ, Wong CJY, Chan YM, Leong MKH, Leung CKM (1990): Intrauterine insemination as frontline treatment for non-tubal
infertility. Asia-Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol 16:137-143.
Chan YM, Chan SYW, Tucker MJ, Wong CJY, Chan HHY, Chun MMP, Leong MKH, Leung CKM (1990): Successful
pregnancies resulting from the use of long-capacitated spermatozoa in gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT). Fertil Steril 54:730-732.
Tucker MJ (1990): Peri-implantational events post IVF. Int J Fertil 35:100-105.
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Chan SYW, Chan YM, Tucker MJ, Leong, MKH, Leung CKM (1990): The diagnostic value of seminal adenosine triphosphate
(ATP) in an in vitro fertilization (IVF) program-Andrologia 22:531-537.
Chan YM, Chan SYW, Tucker MJ (1991): Comparison of characteristics of human spermatozoa selected by the multiple-tube swim
up and simple discontinuous Percoll gradient centrifugation. Andrologia 23:213-218.
Tucker MJ, Cohen J, Elsner CW, Kort HI, Massey JB, Mayer MP, Wiker SR, Wright G (1991): Fertilization rate in vitro and
pregnancy outcome. Infertility 13:91-101.
Tucker MJ, Chan YM, Wong CJY, Leong MKH, Leung CKM (1991): Routine intrauterine insemination, and the effect of sperm
washing as assessed by computer assisted semen analyzer. Int J Fertil 36:113-120.
Tucker MJ, Bishop FM, Cohen J, Wiker SR, Wright G (1991): Routine application of partial zona dissection for male factor
infertility. Hum Reprod 6:676-681.
Tucker MJ, Kort HI, Massey JB, Elsner CW, Mitchell-Leef D, Toledo AA (1991): How many embryos to transfer? Lancet i:1482.
Tucker MJ, Cohen J, Massey JB, Mayer MP, Wiker SR, Wright G (1991): Partial dissection of the zona pellucida of frozen/thawed
human embryos may enhance blastocyst hatching, implantation and pregnancy outcome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 165:341-345.
Tucker MJ, Elsner C, Kort H, Massey J, Mitchell-Leef D, Toledo AA (1991): Poor embryonic implantation following
cryopreservation of reinsemination-fertilized human embryos. Fertil Steril 56:1111-1116.
Chan SYW, Tucker MJ (1991): Fertilization failure and sperm dysfunctions as possible causes for human idiopathic infertility.
Andrologia 23:399-414.
Chan SYW, Tucker MJ (1992): Comparative study of the use of human follicular fluid or egg yolk medium to enhance the
performance of human spermatozoa in the zona-free hamster egg penetration assay. Int J Androl 15:32-42.
Cohen J, Alikani M, Reing AM, Ferrara TA, Trowbridge J, Tucker MJ (1992): Selective assisted hatching of human embryos.
Annals Acad Med Singapore 21:565-570.
Khalifa E-AM, Tucker MJ, Hunt P (1992): Cruciate thinning of the zona pellucida for more successful enhancement of blastocyst
hatching in the mouse. Hum Reprod 7:532-536.
Toledo AA, Tucker MJ, Bennett JK, Green BG, Kort HI, Bishop FM, Massey JB, Wiker SR, Wright G (1992): Electroejaculation in
combination with in vitro fertilization and gamete micromanipulation for treatment of anejaculatory male infertility. Am J Obstet
Gynecol 167:322-326.
Chan SYW, Tucker MJ, (1992): Differential sperm performance as judged by the zona-free hamster egg penetration test relative to
differing sperm preparation techniques. Hum Reprod 7:255-260.
Tucker MJ, Chan YW, Chan YM (1992): Variation in zona-free hamster egg penetration by human spermatozoa according to
preparation technique. Molec Androl 4:63-70.
Khalifa E-AM, Tucker MJ, Hunt PP, Hamidi J (1993): Combined partial zona dissection and co-culture for assisted and early
hatching in the mouse. Hum Reprod 8:599-603.
Tucker MJ, Chan SYW (1993): Origins and effects of variations in spermatozoal quality. Int J Fertil 38:197-209.
Wiker SR, Tucker MJ, Wiemer KE, Wright G (1992): Co-culture of thawed human embryos with bovine oviductal epithelial cells.
In: Rodriguez Armas O, Baumgartner W & Burgos-Briceno L (eds) Fertility & Sterility, Progress in Reseach and Practice,
Proceedings of XIV World Congr Fertil Steril, Caracas, November, 1992, Carnforth:Parthenon Publishing, Lancaster, UK, pp407414.
Pearlstone AC, Chan YW, Tucker MJ, Wiker SR, Wang C (1993): The effects of Vero cell co-culture on the motility patterns of
cryopreserved human spermatozoa. Fertil Steril 59:1105-1111.
Tucker MJ, Wiker SR, Wright G, Morton PC, Toledo AA (1993): Treatment of male infertility and idiopathic failure to fertilize in
vitro with under zona insemination and direct egg injection. Am J Obstet Gynecol 169:324-332.
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Wiker SR, Tucker MJ, Wright G, Malter HE, Kort HI, Massey JB (1993): Repeated sperm injection under the zona following initial
fertilization failure. Hum Reprod 8:467-469.
Chan SYW, Pearlstone A, Uhler M. Tucker MJ, Leung A, Wang C (1993): Human spermatozoal tail hypo-osmotic swelling test,
motility characteristics in hypotonic saline, and survival of spermatozoa after cryopreservation. Hum Reprod 8:717-721.
Tucker MJ, Luecke NM, Wiker SR, Wright G (1993): Chemical removal of the outside of the zona pellucida of day-three human
embryos has no impact on implantation rate. J Assist Reprod Genetics 10:187-191.
Tucker MJ, Wiker S, Massey J (1993): A rational approach to assisted fertilization. Hum Reprod 8:1778.
Chan SYW, Tucker MJ, Leung CKM, Leong MKH (1993): Association between human in-vitro fertilization rate and pregnancy
outcome: a possible involvement of spermatozoal quality in subsequent embryonic viability. Asia-Oceania J Obstet Gynaecol
19:357-373.
Williams BJ, Ballenger CA, Malter HE, Bishop F, Tucker MJ, Zwingman TA, Hassold TJ (1993): Non-disjunction in human sperm:
results of fluorescence in situ hybridization studies using two and three probes. Hum Molec Genet 2:1929-1936.
Tucker MJ, Wiker SR, Kort HI (1993): Embryonal zona pellucida thinning and uterine transfer. Assisted Reprod Reviews 3:168171.
Tucker MJ, Ingargiola PE, Massey JB, Morton PC, Wiemer KE, Wiker SR, Wright G (1994): Assisted hatching with or without
bovine oviductal epithelial cell co-culture for poor prognosis IVF patients. Human Reprod 9:1528-1531.
Massey JB, Tucker MJ, Malter HE, Hall JL (1994): Blastomere separation - potential for human investigation. Assisted Reprod Rev
4:50-59.
Malter H, Warren S, Tucker M (1994): Fragile X syndrome and trinucleotide repeat expansion mutations: New challenges for genetic
analysis and diagnosis. Assisted Reprod Rev 4:67-73.
Massey JB, Ingargiola PE, Tucker MJ, Mitchell-Leef DE, Wright G (1994): Minimal stimulation with simplified monitoring for in
vitro fertilization. J Assisted Reprod Genet 11:353-358.
Tucker MJ (1995): Micromanipulative and conventional insemination strategies for assisted reproductive technology. Am J Obstet
Gynecol 172:773-778.
Tucker MJ, Wright G, Morton P, Mayer MP, Ingargiola P, Jones A (1995): Practical evolution of direct intracytoplasmic sperm
injection for male factor and idiopathic fertilization failure infertilities. Fertil Steril 63:820-827.
Tucker MJ, Morton PC, Wright G, Ingargiola PE, Jones AE, Sweitzer CL (1995): Factors affecting success with direct
intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Reprod Fertil Dev 7:229-236.
Tucker MJ, Elsner CW, Morton PC, Witt MA, Wright G (1995): Pregnancies following intracytoplasmic injection of testicular and
epididymal sperm for treatment of obstructive azoospermia. Hum Reprod:486-489.
Tucker MJ, Morton PC, Sweitzer CL, Wright G (1995): Cryopreservation of human embryos and oocytes: current status. Current
Opinion Obstet Gynecol 7:188-192.
Tucker MJ, Kort HI, Toledo AA, Morton PC, Wright G, Ingargiola PE, Sweitzer CL (1995): Effect of co-culture on subsequent
survival and implantation of cryopreserved human embryos. J Assist Reprod Genet 12:689-692.
Witt MA, Elsner C, Kort HI, Massey JB, Mitchell-Leef D, Toledo AA, Tucker MJ (1995): A live birth from intracytoplasmic
injection of a spermatozoon retrieved from testicular parenchyma. J Urol 154:1136-1137.
Tucker MJ, Morton PC, Wright G, Sweitzer CL, Ingargiola PE, Chan SYW (1996): Paternal influence on embryogenesis and
pregnancy in assisted human reproduction. JBFS 1(2), Hum Reprod 11, Natl Suppl 90-95.
Tucker MJ, Wright G, Morton PC, Li S, Massey JB, Kort HI (1996): Preliminary experience with human oocyte cryopreservation
using 1,2-propanediol and sucrose. Hum Reprod 11:1513-1515.
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Li S-G, Shao J-Y, Tucker MJ (1996): Preliminary outcome of fertilization of cryopreserved human unfertilized oocytes with
intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Reprod & Contraception 16:88-92.
Tucker MJ, Morton PC, Wright G, Ingargiola PE, Sweitzer CL, Elsner CW, Mitchell-Leef DE, Massey JB (1996): Enhancement of
ICSI outcome: do co-culture or assisted hatching improve implantation rates? Hum Reprod 11:2434-2437.
Munne S, Magli C, Adler A, Wright G, Morton P, De Boer K, Mortimer D, Tucker M, Cohen J, Gianaroli L (1997): Center-related
chromosome abnormalities in human IVF embryos. Hum Reprod 12:780-784.
Tucker M, Wright G, Morton P, Sweitzer C, Brockman W, Elsner C, Massey J, Mitchell-Leef D, Witt M (1997): Treatment of
azoospermia with ICSI utilizing testicular and epididymal sperm. Proc Xth World IVF Congr, Vancouver, Canada, 24-28 May.
Monduzzi, Bologna, Italy, pp585-590.
Morton PC, Yoder CS, Tucker MJ, Wright G, Brockman WDW, Kort HI, Toledo AA (1997): Reinsemination by intracytoplasmic
sperm injection of one-day-old oocytes following complete conventional fertilization failure. Fertil Steril 68:488-91.
Elsner CW, Tucker MJ, Sweitzer CL, Brockman WDW, Morton PC, Wright G, Massey JB (1997): Multiple pregnancy rate and IVF
embryo number transferred. Am J Obstet Gynecol 177:350-357.
Battaglia DE, Koehler JK, Klein NA, Tucker MJ (1997): Failure of oocyte activation after intracytoplasmic sperm injection using
round-headed sperm. Fertil Steril 68:118-122.
Keskintepe L, Morton PC, Smith SE, Tucker MJ, Simplicio AA, Brackett BG (1997): Caprine blastocyst formation following
intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and defined culture. Zygote 5:261-265.
Tucker MJ, Morton PC, Wright G, Sweitzer CL, Massey JB (1998): Cryopreservation of human eggs. Hum Reprod 13:3156-3159.
Tucker MJ, Wright G, Morton PC, Massey JB (1998): Birth after cryopreservation of immature oocytes with subsequent in vitro
maturation. Fertil Steril 70:578-579.
Wiemer KE, Cohen J, Tucker MJ, Godke RA (1998): The application of co-culture in assisted reproduction: 10 years of experience
with human embryos. Hum Reprod: 13, Suppl 4:226-238.
Munné S, Magli C, Cohen J, Morton P, Sadowy S, Gianoroli L, Tucker M, Marquez C, Sable D, Ferrareti AP, Massey JB, Scott R.
(1999): Positive outcome after preimplantation diagnosis of aneuploidy in human embryos. Hum Reprod 14:2191-2199.
Tucker M (1999): Relevance of assisted hatching with blastocyst stage transfer. Proceedings First World Congress on Controversies
in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility, Prague, Czech Republic, Oct 28-31; Monduzzi, Bologna, Italy, pp49-52.
Hernandez CA, Velez PA, Navarro AF, Saucedo DE, Arenas ML, Sanchez AMR, Garcia VG, Tucker M, Behr B, Santos HR,
Galache VP, Hernandez AS (2000): <<Culture of blastocysts using sequential media>> (Spanish). Ginecol Obstet Mex 68:132-8.
Graham J, Han T, Porter R, Levy M, Stillman R, Tucker M (2000): Day-three morphology is a poor predictor of blastocyst quality in
extended culture. Fertil Steril 74:495-497.
Sills ES, Tucker MJ, Palermo GD (2000): Assisted reproductive technologies and monozygous twins: implications for future study
and clinical practice. Twins Research 3:217-23.
Sills ES, Perloe M, Tucker MJ, Kaplan CR, Palermo GD (2001): Successful ovulation induction, conception, and normal delivery
after chronic therapy with Etanercept: a recombinant fusion anti-cytokine treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Am J Reprod Immunol
46:366-368.
Sills ES, Drews CD, Perloe M, Kaplan CR, Tucker MJ (2001): Periovulatory serum human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
concentrations following subcutaneous and intra-muscular non-recombinant hCG use during ovulation induction: a prospective,
randomized comparison. Fertil Steril 76:397-9.
Porter R, Tucker M, Graham J, Sills ES (2002): Advanced embryo development observed during extended in vitro culture:
observations of formation and hatching patterns in non-transferred human blastocysts. Human Fertility 5:215-20.
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Sills ES, Wittkowski KM, TuckerMJ, Perloe M, Kaplan CR, Palermo GD (2002): Comparison of centrifugation- and noncentrifugation-based techniques for recovery of motile human sperm in assisted reproduction. Arch Androl 48:141-5.
Sills ES, Genton MG, Perloe M, Schattman GL, Bralley JA, Tucker MJ (2001): Plasma homocysteine and androgen patterns among
women with polycystic ovaries and infertility. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 27:163-8.
Sills ES, Perloe M, Tucker MJ, Kaplan CR, Genton MG, Schattman GL (2001): Diagnostic and treatment characteristics of
polycystic ovary syndrome: descriptive measurements of patient perception and awareness from 657 confidential self-reports. BMC
Women’s Health 1:3 (August 2001).
Sills ES, Perloe M, Kaplan CR, Sweitzer CL, Morton PC, Tucker MJ (2002): Uncomplicated pregnancy and normal singleton
delivery following excision of heterotopic (cornual) pregnancy after in vitro fertilization/embryo transfer. Arch Gynecol Obstet
266;181-4.
Sagoskin AW, Han T, Graham JR, Levy MJ, Stillman RJ, Tucker MJ (2002): Healthy twin delivery after day 7 blastocyst transfer
coupled with assisted hatching. Fertil Steril 77:615-7.
Sills ES, Sholes TE, Perloe M, Kaplan CR, Davis JG, Tucker MJ (2002): Characterization of a novel receptor mutation A-T at
exon 4 in complete androgen insensitivity syndrome and a carrier sibling via bidirectional polymorphism sequence analysis. Int
J Molec Med 9:45-8.
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ, Graham JR, Han T, Davis A, Levy M (2002): Blastocyst development after vitrification of
multipronuclear zygotes using the flexipet denuding pipette. RBMOnline 4;146-50.
Sills ES, Harmon KE, Tucker MJ (2002): First reported convergence of premature ovarian failure and cutis marmorata
telangietatica congenita. Fertil Steril 78:1314-6.
Sills ES, Perloe M, Kaplan CR, Sweitzer CL, Morton PC, Tucker MJ (2003): Dizygotic twin delivery following in vitro
fertilization and transfer of thawed blastocysts cryopreserved at day six and seven. Fertil Steril 79:424-7.
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ (2002): Die vitrifikation von eizellen, furchungsstadien und blastozysten. Reproduktionsmedizin
18:116-23.
Liebermann J, Nawroth F, Isachenko V, Isachenko E, Rahimi G, Tucker MJ (2002): The potential importance of vitrification in
repoductive medicine. Biol Reprod 67:1671-80.
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ (2002): Effect of carrier system on the yield of human oocytes and embryos as assessed by survival and
developmental potential after vitrification. Reproduction 124:483-9.
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ, Sills ES (2003): Cryoloop vitrification in assisted reproduction: analysis of survival of in 1000 human
oocytes after ultra-rapid cooling with polymer augmented cryoprotectants. Clin Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology 30:1259. .
Porter R, Han T, Tucker M, Graham J, Liebermann J, Sills ES (2003): Estimation of second polar body retention rate after
conventional insemination and intracytoplasmic sperm injection: in vitro observations from >5000 human oocytes. J Assisted
Reprod Genet 20:371-6.
Sills ES, Tucker MJ (2003): First experience with intracytoplasmic sperm injection for extreme oligozoospermia associated with
Crohn’s disease and 6-mercaptopurine chemotherapy. Asian J Androl 1:76-8.
Han T, Graham J, Tucker MJ, Davis A, Sagoskin AW (2003): Laser-assisted human embryo biopsy on the third day of
development for preimplantation genetic diagnosis: two successful case reports. Fertil Steril 80:453-5.
Wehbe SA, Tucker MJ, Palermo GP, Sills ES (2003): Monozygotic twin delivery following reduction from quadramnioticdichorionic gestation established after ICSI and embryo transfer: Case report. Hum Reprod 18:444-6.
Sills ES, Kaplan CR, Perloe M, Tucker MJ (2003): Laparoscopic approach to an uncommon adnexal neoplasm associated with
infertililty: serous cystadenofibroma of the fallopian tube. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc 10:545-7.
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Sills ES, Drews CD, Perloe M, Tucker MJ, Kaplan CR, Palermo GD (2003): Absence of profound hyperinsulinism in polycystic
oovary syndrome is associated with subtle elevations in the plasminogen activator inhibitor system. Gynecol Endocrinol 17:1-7.
Liebermann J, Vanderzwalmen P, Tucker M (2003): Recent developments in human oocyte, embryo and blastocyst Vitrification:
where are we now? RBMOnline:Article/975
Ghulmiyyah LM, Perloe M, Tucker MJ, Zimmermann JH, Eller DP, Sills ES (2003): Monochorionic-triamniotic triplet
pregnancy after intracytoplasmic sperm injection, assisted hatching, and two-embryo transfer: first reported case following IVF.
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 3:4.
Sills ES, Perloe M, Stamm LJ, Kaplan CR, Tucker MJ (2004): Medical and psychological treatment of recurrent abortion, history
of postneonatal death, ectopic pregnancy and infertility: successful implementation of IVF for multifactorial reproductive
dysfunction. Clin Exp Obstet Gynecol 31:143-6.
Sills ES, Takeuchi T, Tucker MJ, Palermo GD (2004): Genetic and epigenetic modifications associated with human ooplasm
donation and mitochondrial heteroplasmy – considerations for interpreting studies of heritability and reproductive outcome. Med
Hypotheses 62:612-7.
Tucker M, Morton P, Liebermann J (2004): Human oocyte cryopreservation: a valid alternative to embryo cryopreservation?
Euro J Obstet & Gynecol: Reprod Biol 113 Suppl:S24-7.
Sills ES, Fryman JT, Perloe M, Michels KB, Tucker MJ (2004): Chromatin fluorescence characteristics and standard semen
analysis parameters: correlations observed in andrology testing among 136 males referred for infertility evaluation. J Obstet &
Gynecol 24:74-7.
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ (2004): Vitrifying and warming of human oocytes, embryos, and blastocysts: vitrification procedures
as an alternative to conventional cryopreservation. Methods Mol Biol 254:345-64.
Tucker MJ, Shipley S, Liebermann J (2004): Conventional technologies for cryopreservation of human oocytes and embryos.
Methods Mol Biol 254:325-44.
Sills ES, Ghulmiyyah LM, Wehbe SA, Atkinson PF, Perloe M, Tucker MJ (2004): Microstructural observations of villous and
membrane histology in monochorionic triplet placenta after in vitro fertilization. Histol Histopathol 19:1241-4.
Sills ES, Conway SC, Kaplan CR, Perloe M, Tucker MJ (2004): First case of in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer with venom
immunotherapy for hymenoptera sting allergy. Clin Mol Allergy 2:11.
Kearns WG, Pen R, Graham J, Han T, Carter J, Moyer M, Richter KS, Tucker M, Hoegerman SF, Widra E (2005).
Preimplantation genetic diagnosis and screening. Semin Reprod Med 23:336-47.
Nawroth F, Rahimi G, Isachenko E, Isachenko V, Liebermann M, Tucker MJ, Liebermann J (2005). Cryopreservation in assisted
reproductive technology: new trends. Semin Reprod Med 23:325-35
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ (2006). Comparison of vitrification and conventional cryopreservation of day 5 and day 6 blastocysts
during clinical application. Fertil Steril 86:20-6.
Richter KS, Shipley SK, McVearry I, Tucker MJ, Widra EA (2006). Cryopreserved embryo transfers suggest that endometrial
receptivity may contribute to reduced success rates of later developing embryos. Fertil Steril 86:862-6.
Richter KS, Davis A, Carter J, Greenhouse SJ, Mottla G, Tucker MJ (2006). No advantage of laser-assisted over conventional
intracytoplasmic sperm injsection: a randomized controlled trial. J Exp Clin Assist Reprod Jul 5.;3(1):5
Sagoskin AW, Levy MJ, Tucker MJ, Richter KS, Widra EA (2007). Laser assisted hatching in good prognosis patients
undergoing in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer: a randomized controlled trial. Fertil Steril 87:283–7.
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ABSTRACTS.
Cohen J, Wright G, Inge L, Wiker S, Wiemer K, Tucker MJ (1988): Prognosis of implantation of fresh and frozen embryos using
videocinematography. Fertil Steril Suppl:121, Abstract (#P-235) presented at the 44th Ann Meeting Am Fertil Soc. Atlanta GA;
October 1988.
Massey JB, Kort HI, Elsner CW, Mitchell-Leef DM, Toledo AA, Mayer MP, Tucker MJ (1991): Success in IVF -How many cycles?
Poster presented at 7th World IVF Congress, June 1991, Paris, France.
Kort HI, Elsner CW, Massey JB, Mitchell-Leef DM, Tucker MJ, Wright G (1991): Embryo cryopreservation -embryonic
implantation and obstetrical outcome. Poster presented at the 7th World IVF Congress, June 1991, Paris, France.
Tucker M, Elsner C, Kort H, Massey J, Mitchell-Leef D, Toledo A, Wiker S, Wooten A, Wright G (1992): Artificial zona thinning of
embryos prior to uterine transfer. Abstract O-131, presented Am Fertil Soc, Nov 1992.
Khalifa EAM, Tucker MJ, Hunt P (1992): Cruciate thinning of the zona pellucida for more successful enhancement of blastocyst
hatching in the mouse. Abstract P-162, presented Am Fertil Soc, Nov 1992.
Tucker M, Elsner C, Kort H, Massey J, Mitchell-Leef D, Toledo A, Wiemer K, Wiker S, Wright G (1992): Coculture of thawed
human embryos with bovine oviductal cells. Abstract P-220, presented Am Fertil Soc, Nov 1992.
Malter HE, Warren S, Tucker MJ, Wiker S, Wright G, Morton P, Elsner C, Massey JB (1993): Single cell analysis of a repeat
expansion-mutation: a model for preimplantation genetic diagnosis of fragile X syndrome mental retardation. J Assist Reprod Genet
10:173; Abstract OC-212.
Tucker MJ, Wiker S, Elsner C, Kort H, Massey J, Mitchell-Leef D, Morton P, Toledo A, Wright G (1993): Direct egg injection (DEI)
of single spermatozoa. J Assist Reprod Genet 10:183; Abstract OC-231.
Tucker MJ, Wiker SR, Wright G, Massey JB, Elsner CW, Mitchell-Leef DE, Toledo AA (1993): Combined co-culture and assisted
hatching for poor prognosis IVF patients. Abstract O-0017, presented Am Fertil Soc, Oct 1993.
Takla N, Massey J, Elsner C, Toledo A, Mitchell-Leef D, Tucker MJ, Witt MA (1994): The early results of microscopic epididymal
sperm aspiration in conjunction with sperm micromanipulation. J Urol 151:311A, abstr 333.
Massey J, Witt M, Kort H, Elsner C, Mitchell-Leef D, Toledo A, Morton P, Tucker M, Wright G (1994): Microscopic epididymal
sperm aspiration in conjunction with assisted fertilization. Abstract O-094, presented Am Fertil Soc, Nov 1994.
Zavos PM, Bishop FM, Foster CL, Massey JB, Tucker MJ, Zarmakoupis PN, Sofikitis N (1995): Human sperm qualitative
characteristics and fertilizing potential following 24 hours of cryostorage between two different test-yolk buffers. Abstract presented
Am Androl Soc, April 1995.
Witt MA, Hoekstra T, Toledo AA, Mitchell-Leef D, Wright G, Tucker MJ (1995): The results of intracytoplasmic sperm injection
with cryopreserved epididymal sperm. Abstract O-026, presented Am Soc Reprod Med, Oct 1995.
Witt MA, Hoekstra T, Richard JR, Elsner CW, Kort H, Wright G, Tucker MJ (1995): The results of testicular sperm retrieval
combined with intracytoplasmic sperm injection in azoospermic men due to severe hypospermatogenesis. Abstract O-079, presented
Am Soc Reprod Med, Oct 1995.
Hoekstra T, Richard JR, Massey JB, Tucker MJ, Witt MA (1995): The yield of testicular sperm from open excisional biopsy versus
percutaneous needle biopsy. Abstract O-098, presented Am Soc Reprod Med, Oct 1995.
Greer J, Witt M, Tucker M (1995): The treatment of male immunologic infertility with intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Abstract P091, presented Am Soc Reprod Med, Oct 1995.
Witt MA, Hoekstra T, Richard JR, Massey JB, Kort H, Tucker MJ (1996): The yield of testicular sperm from percutaneous aspiration
versus open biopsy for non-obstructive azoospermia. Abstract P-046, presented Am Soc Reprod Med, Nov 1996.
Witt MA, Hoekstra T, Wright G, Tucker MJ (1996): Predictive factors for successful retrieval of testicular spermatozoa in nonobstructive azoospermia. Abstract P-295, presented Am Soc Reprod Med, Nov 1996.
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Tucker MJ, Morton PC, Wright G, Sweitzer CL, Elsner CW, Mitchell-Leef DE, Toledo AA, Mayer MP (1996): Assisted hatching for
ICSI embryos: does it improve implantation? Abstract P-331, presented Am Soc Reprod Med, Nov 1996.
Smith SE, Morton PC, Tucker MJ (1997): Detection of chromosomes X,Y, 13, 18 and 21 in blastomeres obtained from
preimplantation embryos by five color FISH. Abstract 68, J Assisted Reprod Genetics 14:467-8. Presented 2nd Int Symp on
Preimplantation Genetics, Chicago, Sept 18-21.
Smith SE, Morton PC, Tucker MJ, Massey JB, Kort HI, Hasty LA, Elsner CW (1997): Birth after polar body biopsy using acidified
Tyrode’s medium followed by ICSI. Abstract O-109, presented 53rd Ann Mtg Am Soc Reprod Med, Cinicinnati, Oct 18-22.
Witt MA, Richard JR, Smith SE, Rhee EH, Tucker MJ (1997): The benefit of additional biopsy sites when performing testicular
sperm extraction in non-obstructive azoospermia. Abstract -161, presented 53rd Ann Mtg Am Soc Reprod Med, Cincinnati, Oct 1822.
Shapiro DB, Craven G, Mitchell-Leef DE, Massey JB, Wright G, Tucker MJ (1997): Allowing estradiol levels to fall in a ‘controlled
drift’ during gonadotropin stimulation for in-vitro fertilization does not affect pregnancy rates and offers no protection against ovarian
hyperstimulation syndrome. Abstract P-159, presented at 53rd Ann Mtg Am Soc Reprod Med, Cinicinnati, Oct 18-22.
Tucker MJ, Wright G, Morton PC, Sweitzer CL, Brockman WW, Toledo AA, Shapiro DB, Mitchell-Leef, DE, Kort HI (1997):
Cryopreservation of cleavage stage embryos on day-2 or day-3 of development: impact on outcome. Abstract P-300, presented 53rd
Ann Mtg Am Soc Reprod Med, Cincinnati, Oct 18-22.
Munne S, Magli C, Morton P, Sadowy S, Marquez C, Gianoroli L, Ferrareti AP, Sable D, Scott R, Sandler B, Tucker M, Cohen J
(1998): Decrease in spontaneous abortions after genetic diagnosis of aneupoidy at the 8-cell stage. Abstract 0-151, presented 54th
Ann Mtg Am Soc Reprod Med, San Francisco, Oct 4-9. *SART prize paper.
Erickson L, Baldinger S, Smith S, Kort H, Tucker MJ, Thorp C, Carrell DT (1998): Case report: an unusual pattern of abnormal
fertilization and embryogenesis in a patient undergoing three cycles of in vitro fertilization. Abstract P-097, presented at 54th Ann
Mtg Am Soc Reprod Med, San Francisco, Oct 4-9.
Tucker M, Graham J, Han T, Levy M, Sagoskin A, Stillman R (1999): Enhanced implantation of Day-6 blastocysts following assisted
hatching with acidic Tyrode’s medium. Abstract O-053, presented 55th Ann Mtg ASRM, Toronto, Sept 25-30.
Graham J, Greenhouse S, Levy M, Morton P, Mottla G, Sagoskin A, Stillman R, Sweitzer C, Widra E, Tucker M (1999): Day-three
embryo morphology is a poor predictor of blastocyst quality in extended culture. Abstract P-012, presented at 55th Ann Mtg ASRM,
Toronto, Sept 25-30.
Ruy Sanchez M, Villafana G, Tucker M, Galache P, Hernandez S, Santos R, Batiza V, Montoya D, Hernandez A, Velez JF (1999):
Predictive value for pregnancy of the blastocyst stage supernumerary embryos in in vitro fertilization patients transferred on day 2 or
3. Abstract P-225, presented 55th Ann Mtg ASRM, Toronto, Sept 25-30.
Perloe M, Wittkowski KM, Sills ES, Tucker MJ, Palermo GD (2000): Separation of motile human spermatozoa in assisted
reproduction: evaluation of centrifugation and non-centrifugation-based techniques. Fertil Steril 73(4 Suppl 1):S13-S14.
Porter R, Graham J, Tucker M, Shipley S, Levy M, Stillman R (2000): Blastocyst formation and hatching in vitro: an observational
study with ‘spare embryos’. Abstract P-514, presented 56th Ann Mtg ASRM, San Diego, Oct 21-15.
Porter R, Han T, Tucker M, Meincke L, Greenhouse S, Mottla G (2000): Relevance of fertilization outcome with conventional or
ICSI insemination. Abstract P-217, presented 56th Ann Mtg ASRM, San Diego, Oct 21-25.
Porter R, Graham J, Tucker M, Anderson M, Levy M, Stillman R (2000) Embryo quality is increased with use of no-glucose medium
when compared to low-glucose medium. Abstract P-159, presented 56th Ann Mtg, ASRM, San Diego, Oct 21-25.
Sills ES, Perloe M, Levy DP, Genton MG, Schattman GL, Tucker MJ (2000): Patient perception and awareness regarding diagnosis
and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as measured by confidential self-reports. Abstract P-305, presented 56th Ann
Mtg ASRM, San Diego, Oct 21-25.
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Sills ES, Perloe M, Levy DP, Genton MG, Schattman GL, Tucker MJ (2000): Plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 levels, prothrombin
G20210A and methyltetrahydrofolate reductase C677T gene polymorphism frequencies and reproductive history: correlations with
ultrasonographic ovarian morphology. Abstract O-037, presented 56th Ann Mtg, ASRM, San Diego, Oct 21-25.
Sills ES, Porter R, Tucker MJ (2001): Impact of fertilization technique on human blastocyst development: comparisons of
conventional insemination and intracytoplasmic sperm injection in IVF. Royal Soc Medicine Mtg, London, UK, Feb 16-18.
Sagoskin AW, Widra E, Stillman RJ, Levy MJ, Graham JR, Tucker MJ (2001): Stage of endometriosis does not affect IVF outcomes
with day 3 or blastocyst embryo transfer. Fertil Steril 76:3S. P-100, ppS146.
Portmann MP, Tucker MJ, McGuirk B, Feinberg R (2001): Electronic embryo evaluation (EEE) – are 2 heads better than 1? Fertil
Steril 76:3S. P475, ppS270-1.
Han TS, Tucker M, Graham J, Carter J, Mottla G, Stillman RJ. Toward convenient blastocyst vitrification. Fertil Steril 76:3S. P-25,
ppS119-20.
Davis A, Tucker M, Graham J, Saffan D, Greenhouse SJ, Stillman RJ (2001): Blastocyst implantation rates following ICSI and
conventional insemination. Fertil Steril 76:3S. P-46, ppS127.
Anderson M, Graham J, Tucker M, Krecko T, Levy MJ, Widra E (2001): Comparison of gender and birth weight following day-three
and blastocyst transfers. Fertil Steril 76:3S. P-198, ppS179.
Morton P, Porter R, Graham J, Tucker M, Browne PE, Widra E. Suppressed ICSI blastocyst hatching in vitro compared with
hatching of blastocysts from conventional insemination. Fertil Steril 76:3S. P-275, ppS203-4.
Steinkampf MP, Hubbard JA, Kretzer PA, Hammond KR, Tucker M (2001): A comparison of two sequential IVF media systems on
fertilization rates and embryo quality. Fertil Steril 76:3S. P-314, ppS215.
Graham J, Han TS, Greenhouse SJ, Stillman RJ, Mottla G, Tucker M (2001): Acid Tyrode’s or laser: Are they equivalent for assisted
hatching? Fertil Steril 76:3S. P-406, ppS248.
Sills ES, Drews CD, Perloe M, Tucker MJ, Kaplan CR, Palermo GP (2002): Subtle PAI-1 system elevations persist in PCOS
irrespective of hyperinsulinism. Hum Reprod 17:P-529, pp179. ESHRE, Vienna, Austria, July 1-3, 2002.
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ, Graham JR, Han T, Davis A, Stillman RJ, Levy MJ (2002): Blastocyst development after vitrification of
multipronuclear zygotes. Hum Reprod 17:P-352, pp122. ESHRE, Vienna, Austria, July 1-3, 2002.
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ, Graham JR, Han T, Davis A, Mathiopoulou H, Stillman RJ, Levy MJ (2002): The importance of cooling
rate for successful vitrification of human oocytes: comparison of the cryoloop with the flexipet. Biol Reprod 66 (Suppl 1):Abstract
240, pp195.
Johnson E, Caswell W, Tucker M, SanRoman G, Cain K, Stelling J (2002): Assisted hatching and cryopreservation: Impact on
pregnancy rates in frozen embryo transfers. Fertil Steril 78:3S. P-036, ppS127.
Davis A, Liebermann J, Stillman R, Mottla G, Tucker M, Graham J (2002): Guidelines for number of embryos to transfer: Results
from 2000 and 2001. Fertil Steril 78:3S. P-393, ppS246.
Carter J, Anderson M, Mathiopoulou H, Han T, Tucker M (2002): Extended culture study for comparison of blastocyst hatching in
ICSI and conventionally inseminated embryos. Fertil Steril 78:3S. P-394, ppS246-7.
Graham J, Tucker M, Han T, Davis A, Carter J, Levy M (2002): Comparison of outcomes from blastocyst transfer on day 5 and 6.
Fertil Steril 78:3S. P-407, ppS251.
Anderson M, Han T, Liebermann J, Tucker M, Levy M (2002): Extended embryo culture: Use of two media simultaneously is an
optimal approach to maximize blastocyst formation and utilization. Fertil Steril 78:3S. P-414, ppS253.
Han T, Sagoskin A, Graham J, Greenhouse S, Browne P, Tucker M (2002): Successful use of 1.48-micron laser in human embryo
biopsy for pre-implantation genetic diagnosis. Fertil Steril 78:3S. ppS287.
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Portmann M, SanSoucie L, Brown M, McGuirk B, Feinberg R, Tucker M (2002): Contribution of blastocyst cryopreservation to
cumulative IVF success. Fertil Steril 78:3S. ppS289.
Davis A, Richter KS, Graham J, Carter J, Kearns WG, Tucker MJ (2003): A retrospective analysis of factors influencing oocyte
degeneration post-ICSI. Fertil Steril 80:3S. ppS40-1.
Kearns WG, Graham J, Han T, Ricker K, Tucker MJ, Widra E (2003): Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) for aneuploidy on
381 embryos from 39 initiated cycles using fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH). Fertil Steril 80:3S. ppS197.
Caswell WA, Bochicchio J, Tucker M, San Roman GA, Stelling JR (2003): Comparison of laser assisted hatching to chemical
assisted hatching for embryo biopsy. Fertil Steril 80:3S. ppS193-4.
VerMilyea MD, Graham J, Tucker M (2003): Pregnancy outcomes from day 1 rescue ICSI. Fertil Steril 80:3S. ppS195.
Carter J, Graham J, Han T, Davis A, Kearns WG, Tucker M (2003): Embryo development post laser biopsy for PGD. Fertil Steril
80:3S. ppS197.
Shipley SK, Graham J, Krecko T, Tucker M (2003): Factors involved in monozygotic twinning: A three year prospective. Fertil
Steril 80:3S. ppS290-1.
Caswell WA, Sung L, Perretti M, Tucker M, Stelling JR, San Roman GA (2003): Laser assisted hatching is comparable to chemical
assisted hatching of human embryos. Fertil Steril 80:3S. ppS296.
Portmann M, Morrison L, San-Soucie L, Tucker M, McGuirk B, Feinberg R (2003): The fate of non-transferred embryos after day 3
assisted hatching. Fertil Steril 80:3S. ppS300-1.
Chen LG, Caswell WA, Sung L, Tucker M, Jenkins J, San Roman G (2004): Indications for ICSI versus IVF with sperm based on
forward progression. Fertil Steril 82:2S. ppS44.
McVearry I, Shipley S, Richter K, Tucker M, Widra EA (2004): Examination of success rates of frozen/thawed blastocyst transfer
cycles according to the day of blastocyst cryopreservation reveals surprisingly high success rates among blastocysts frozen on day 7
after oocyte retrieval. Fertil Steril 82:2. ppS148-9.
Chapman ET, Caswell W, Calvert NE, Ezcurra D, Tucker M, San Roman G (2004): Deciding the most advantageous controlled
ovarian stimulation (COS) protocol for obtaining better outcomes: Pure recombinant FSH (rFSH) or a combination of rFSH and
human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG). Fertil Steril 82:2S. ppS237-8.
Levy B, Richter KS, Vermilyea M, Bolkas M, Tucker M (2004): Multicenter experience with transfers of embryos produced by
rescue intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) performed on late-maturing oocytes and on oocytes following failed conventional
insemination. Fertil Steril 82:2S. ppS263.
Davis A, Richter KS, Carter J, Greenhouse SJ, Tucker M (2004): Preliminary results of a prospective randomized study comparing
fertilization outcome and preimplantation embryo development between conventional and laser assisted intracytoplasmic sperm
injection (ICSI). Fertil Steril 82:2S. ppS264.
Caswell WA, Morelli C, Sung L, Tucker M, San Roman G (2004): Comparison if assisted hatching using chemical vs. laser methods.
Fertil Steril 82:2S. ppS329.
Portmann MP, Morrison LS, Prinz DR, McGuirk BA, Feinberg RF, Tucker MJ (2004): Does length of ovarian stimulation affect IVF
pregnancy and implantation rates? Fertil Steril 82:2S. ppS97.
Portmann MP, Morrison LS, Prinz, DR, McGuirk BA, Feinberg RF, Tucker MJ (2004): Does laser assisted hatching of residual
embryos on day 3 affect blastocyst development? Fertil Steril 82:2S. ppS330.
Portmann M, Morrison L, Carney S, McGuirk B, Tucker M, Feinberg R (2005): Blastocyst vitrification and frozen embryo survival:
and initial analysis. Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS17-18.
Morrison L, Carney S, Portmann M, Tucker M, McGuirk B, Feinberg R (2005): Do busier IVF days from grouped cycles impact
pregancny rates and embryo development? Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS18.
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Liebermann J, Knopoff E, Matthews J, Erman A, Sanchez S, Tucker M (2005): Blastocyst cryopreservation: to slow-freeze or to
vitrify? Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS182.
Jenkins J, Arnott A, Caswell W, Tucker M, Sung L, San Roman G (2005): Does sperm motility have a larger impact on blastocyst
development than concentration in severe male factor patients undergoing ICSI treatment? Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS205.
Caswell WA, Karimov B, Saketos M, Tucker M, Stelling J, San Roman G (2005): Obstructive or non-obstructive azoospermia:
multiple gestation rates increased in IVF/ICSI patients inseminated with surgically retrieved sperm.. Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS215.
Liebermann J, Knopoff E, Matthews J, Sanchez S, Barker A, Tucker M (2005): Early cleavage of embryos as a rigorous and efficient
tool to predict the implantation-competence of a human embryo: still a good diagnostic tool? Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS285.
Liebermann J, Knopoff E, Matthews J, Wagner Y, Brohammer R, Tucker M (2005): Developmental potential of early-cleaved
embryos associated with higher rates of blastocyst formation and utilization for cryopreservation. Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS289.
Stillman RJ, Richter KS, Tucker MJ, Kearns WG, Widra EA (2005): Preliminary experience with elective single embryo transfer
(eSET). Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS81.
Saffan D, Richter KS, Tucker MJ (2005): The proportion of mature oocytes in a retrieved cohort is positively correlated with both
fertilization and pregnancy rates after intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS89.
Sills ES, Vincent TT, Perloe M, Kaplan CR, Conway SC, Tucker MJ (2005): Intravenous anesthesia dosing and recovery
characteristics associated with outpatient oocyte retrieval. Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS357.
Sills ES, Vincent TT, Perloe M, Kaplan CR, Conway SC, Tucker MJ (2005): Cardiopulmonary comparisons in healthy normotensive
patients undergoing uncomplicated transvaginal oocyte retrieval for IVF: impact of age and BMI. Fertil Steril 84:1S. ppS430.
Portmann MP, Morrison LS, Carney SM, Tucker MJ, Feinberg RF (2006): Does blastocyst developmental stage impact survival after
vitrification and warming? Fertil Steril 86:2S;O-144, ppS61.
Coste ET, Ezcurra D, Cain KE, Saketos M, Tucker MJ (2006): Evaluation of the implantation and pregnancy rates by quality in
single embryo transfer (SET) versus double embryo transfer (DET) when using frozen-thawed blastocysts: are we improving the
results when adding more embryos? Fertil Steril 86:2S;P-298, ppS245.
Shipley SK, Richter KS, Tucker MJ, Stillman RJ. (2006): Single embryo transfer of frozen-thawed blastocysts: proportion of cells
surviving the cryopreservation process is indicative of implantation potential. Fertil Steril 86:2S;P-532, ppS332.
Assemi A, Richter KS, Tucker MJ, Sagoskin AW. (2006): Does assisted hatching benefit patients with an elevated basal follicle
stimulating hormone (FSH)? Fertil Steril 86:2S;P-363, ppS333.
Liebermann J, Pelsts EJ, Matthews JM, Tucker MJ, Richter KS, Kearns WG. (2006): Effect of maternal age on the percentage of
aneuploid chromosomes in biopsied embryos on day 3. Fertil Steril 86:2S;P-942, ppS484.
Tucker M, Kaminsky J, Stillman R, Botros L, Roos P, Burns D (2007): Novel approach to viability testing by non-invasive
metabolomic profiling (MetPro) of biomarkers of oxidative metabolism (OM) from blastocysts used for single embryo transfer (SET).
Fertil Steril 88:S1;O-83, ppS32.
CHAPTERS.
Tucker MJ (1989): Fallopian replacement of eggs with delayed intrauterine insemination. In: Recent Advances in Anatomy; Vaidya
MC (ed.). Macmillan Press, Delhi, India, pp 74 -77.
Cohen J, Malter H, Talansky B, Tucker MJ, Wright G (1990): Gamete and embryo micromanipulation. In: Speroff L, Marrs RP
(eds). In vitro fertilization - Semin Reprod Endocr 8(4): 290-295. Thieme Medical Publishers, New York.
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Cohen J, Alikani M, Malter H, Talansky B, Tucker MJ, Wiker S, Wright G (1991): Enhancement of fertilization and hatching using
micromanipulation. In: Preimplantation Genetics. Verlinsky Y, Kuliev A (eds). Plenum Press, New York, pp 63-74.
Tucker MJ, Cohen J (1992): Micromanipulation and assisted reproduction. In Sciarra JJ (sub-ed): Gynecology and Obstetrics. Vol 5:
Chapter 102, pp 1-15. JB Lippincott, Philadelphia.
Smith SE, Tucker MJ (1997): Micromanipulation for assisted reproduction. In Sciarra JJ (Ed): Gynecology & Obstetrics. Vol 5:
Chapter 102, pp1-19. Lippincott - Raven Publishers, Philadelphia.
Wright G, Tucker MJ, Morton PC, Sweitzer-Yoder CL (1998): Micromanipulation in assisted reproduction: a review of current
technology. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 10:221-226.
Heyner S, Tucker MJ (2000): In vitro fertilization. Methods Mol Biol; 137:277-300.
Tucker MJ (2002): Processes and products related to human oocyte and embryo cryopreservation. In: ART Media and In-house
products. pp95-116. AAB Proceedings Publication, Ladybrook Publishing Inc. Chapter 8, pp95-112.
Tucker MJ (2002): “Cryopreservation of Human Oocytes and Embryos”. In: “Advanced Infertility Management”. Eds: Hansotia M,
Desai S & Parihar M, Jaypee Brothers Pubs., New Dehli, India. pp273-81.
Tucker MJ, Shipley S, Liebermann J (2004): Conventional technologies for cryopreservation of human oocytes and embryos. In:
“Germ Cell Protocols”. Ed: Schatten H. Pubs., Human Press, Totowa, NJ, USA. pp325-44.
Liebermann J, Tucker MJ (2004): Vitrifying and warming of human oocytes, embryos, and blastocysts: Vitrification procedures as an
alternative to conventional cryopreservation. In: “Germ Cell Protocols”. Ed: Schatten H. Pubs., Human Press, Totowa, NJ, USA.
pp345-64.
COURSES & MAJOR PRESENTATIONS.
Cohen J, Tucker MJ (1992): Assisting fertilization by micromanipulation of human sperm. Presented at Am Urol Assoc Ann
Meeting. Postgrad course #17, Washington DC, May10-14, 1992.
Tucker MJ, Wiker S, Wright G, Morton P, Toledo AA (1993): Treatment of male factor infertility and idiopathic failure to fertilize in
vitro with under zona insemination and direct egg injection. Am Soc Androl, Lab Sci Forum, Workshop on Micromanipulation,
Tampa, Florida, April 17th 1993.
Tucker MJ (1993): IVF laboratory: new developments. Sixth Nat Conf IVF Nurse Coordinators and Support Personnel, Marco
Island, Florida, May 1993, Serono Symposia, pp89-104.
Tucker MJ (1993): Assisted fertilization techniques. Am Fertil Soc, SART Post Grad Syllabus, October 1993, Montreal, Canada,
pp151-165.
Tucker MJ (1993): Are gamete and embryo micromanipulation procedures effective therapies? Am Fertil Soc, RBSIG Post Grad
Syllabus, October 1993, Montreal, Canada, pp237-251.
Tucker MJ (1994): Use of micromanipulation and co-culture for enhancement of IVF outcome. Pacific Coast Fertil Soc Mtg; Paper
presented April 21st, Palm Springs, CA.
Tucker MJ (1994): Male infertility: technological advances in treatment.
November 5-6, pp40-54.
Am Fertil Soc, Post Grad course X, San Antonio,
Tucker MJ (1995): Evolution of ICSI: Current developments and future directions. Program Chairperson, Serono Educational
Symposium, Seattle, ASRM ,Nov 1995.
Tucker MJ (1996): Embryo number for transfer: should this be regulated? Debate Organizer and Moderator, Serono Educational
Symposium, Boston, ASRM, Nov 1996.
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Tucker MJ (1998): Maximizing IVF success rates while minimizing multiple implantations. Eleventh National Conference for
Nurses and Support Personnel in Reproductive Medicine, Serono Symposium, St. Petersburg, Florida, May 14-16.
Tucker MJ (1998): Cryopreservation of eggs and embryos. 22nd Ann Mtg Am Assoc Tissue Banks, New Orleans, August 22-26.
Tucker MJ (1998): The ART laboratory – What is really happening? 20 years from start to ART: current concepts for Nurses in
Reproductive Medicine, Orlando, Florida, August 27-29.
Tucker MJ (1998): Maximizing pregnancy rates while minimizing multiple implantation. Organizer and co-chairperson (with Alan
Trounson) of RBPIG Post Graduate Course, San Francisco, ASRM/IFFS, Oct 1998.
Tucker MJ (1999): Use of blastocysts in human assisted reproduction. “The Human Blastocyst”, Augusta, Georgia, April 23-24.
Tucker MJ (1999): Cryopreservation of human eggs and embyros. “Advanced Strategies to Maximize Success in Infertility”,
Medical Education Collaborative/Organon, Naples, Florida, April 29-30.
Tucker MJ (1999): “Cryopreservation of the human female gamete”. 1st Annual “ART of Donor Ooocyte” Conference. Charleston,
SC, 1999.
Tucker MJ (1999): The IVF Lab; State of the ART. Texas ART Meeting, Austin, TX, June 12-13.
Tucker MJ (1999): “Cloning - Where do we go from here?”
Canada.
Moderator for ASRM Seminar & Workshop, Sept 28th, Toronto,
Tucker M (1999): Chairperson/Speaker - First Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility, Prague, Czech
Republic, October 28-31.
Tucker M (2000): I. “Blastocyst morphology as a measure of potential viability”. II. “Blastocyst cryopreservation”.
Workshop, Augusta, Georgia, March 25-26, 2000.
Blastocyst
Tucker MJ (2000): “Cryopreservation of human oocytes and embryos”. American Andrology Society Annual Meeting. Boston,
MA, April 8-11, 2000.
Tucker MJ (2000): I. “Alternative laboratory technologies involving third party tissue”. II. “Morphology of the human blastocyst as a
measure of quality, and the relevance to the use of donor oocytes”. 2nd Annual “ART of Donor Oocytes” Conference. Charleston,
SC, August 2000.
Tucker M (2000): “Future of Human Egg and Embryo Cryopreservation”. Conference Oration, ART in Y2K, Goa, India, Oct 5-8.
Additional Presentation: “Use of Blastocysts in the Real World”. Also: Series of IVF Troubleshooting Lectures at Pre-Congress
Workshop for Embryologists under Auspices of ALPHA-Scientists in Reproductive Medicine.
Tucker MJ (2001): “Update on Breaking Technology in the IVF Lab”. Annual Meeting of the Florida REI Society, Orlando, April
21st 2001.
Tucker MJ (2001): 1.“Morphological scoring if human blastocysts and its relevance to blastocyst transfer”. 2. “Blastocyst
cryopreservation in perspective”. 3rd Annual Meeting “The Human Blastocyst”, Augusta, GA, March 24-25th 2001.
Tucker MJ (2001): “Processes and products related to human oocyte and embryo cryopreservation”. ABB Annual Meeting, Las
Vegas. May 5th. 2001.
Tucker MJ (2001): “Blastocyst Transfer in Human IVF”. Darmstadt, Germany May 19th. 2001
Tucker MJ (2001): “Cryopreservation of Oocytes and Ovarian Tissue”.
Charleston, SC, June 2001.
3rd Annual “ART of Donor Oocytes” Conference.
Tucker M (2002): “Oocyte Cryopreservation: Valid Alternative to Embryo Cryopreservation?”
“Fertility Preservation in Cancer Patients”, Taormina, Italy, April 21-2, 2002.
Serono Symposia International,
Tucker M (2002): “IVF Lab Update”. AIA National Meeting, New York, NY, May 2002.
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Tucker MJ (2002): “Progress with Cryostorage of Female Gametes”. 3rd Congress on Controversies in OB/GYN & Infertility.
Washington D.C., May 20-23, 2002. Published by Monduzzi Editori, Bologna, Italy. Editors: Ben –Rafael, Lobo & Shoham Z,
pp351-7.
Tucker M (2002): “IVF Lab: Molecular Biology Update”. 4th Annual “ART of Donor Oocytes” Conference.
Charleston, SC, June 2002.
Tucker MJ & Liebermann J (2002): 1. “Indications for cryopreservation of oocytes, and pronuclear or cleavage stage embryos:
controlled-rate and vitrification technologies”. 2. “In vitro maturation and fertilization methods for thawed oocytes”. Course 16, 35th
Annual Postgraduate Program, ASRM, Seattle, October 2002.
Tucker MJ. (2003): Vitrification as an alternative form of cryopreservation. Postgraduate course, PCRSoc, Palm Springs; April 24.
Tucker MJ. (2003): Overview of basics of IVF lab with some ethical and psychological insights. 16th Int. Conference for nurses and
support personnel in reproductive medicine. Serono Symposia International, Quebec City, Canada, May 15-17.
Tucker M (2003): “IVF Lab: Molecular Biology Update”. 5th Annual “ART of Donor Oocytes” Conference.
Charleston, SC, June 2003.
Tucker M (2005): “Oocyte and embryo cryopreservation.”. 7th Annual “ART of Donor Oocytes” Conference.
Charleston, SC, June 2005.
Tucker M (2005): Vitrification: an alternative approach to cryopreservation for gametes and embryos in ART. 1st Midwest
Reproductive Society Symposium, Chicago, USA, June 3-5.
Tucker MJ (2005): Blastocyst vitrification is more successful than conventional cryopreservation. 13th World Congress on In Vitro
Fertilization, Assisted Reproduction & Genetics; Istanbul, Turkey, May 26-29.
Tucker M (2006): Optimization of IVF Laboratory Strategies. “Born in ART – a revolution in Parenthood”. Organon Symposium,
Milan, Italy, Feb 17-18.
Tucker M (2006): “Elective single embryo transfer (eSET).”. 8th Annual “ART of Donor Oocytes” Conference.
Charleston, SC, June 2006.
Tucker M (2007): “New developments in the Laboratory”. 55th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society, Palm
Springs, A, April 2007.
Tucker M (2007): “Preimplantation embryo ecology: are we doing more harm than we think?”. 55th Annual Meeting of the Pacific
Coast Reproductive Society, Palm Springs, A, April 2007.
Tucker M (2007): “Elective single embryo transfer for a safer and more effective future in ART”. Updates in Assisted Reproduction,
Athens, Greece, September 2007.
Tucker M (2007): “Optimization of IVF Laboratory strategies”. Updates in Assisted Reproduction, Athens, Greece, September 2007.
BOOKS.
Patrizio P, Tucker MJ, Guelman V (2003): A color atlas for human assisted reproduction. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins,
Philadelphia, USA.
Tucker MJ, Liebermann J (2007): Vitrification in assisted reproduction: A user’s manual and troubleshooting guide. Informa
Helathcare, United Kingdom.
VIDEOS.
“Gametes, Embryos and Micromanipulation” (1991): presented by:- Reproductive Biology Associates,
2nd Prize Video 46th AFS Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida.
[Extended version of the above released through Serono Labs Inc in 1992 for distribution to IVF clinics nationally].
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“LABORATORY TO LIFE. The Art and Science of Embryology” (1994): produced for Serono Labs Inc for distribution to IVF
clinics nationally.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
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Gamete/Embryo Micromanipulation
Paternal influence on Embryogenesis
Preimplantation Genetic Analysis of Human Embryos
Oocyte/Embryo Cryopreservation
Extended In Vitro Culture
PERSONAL INTERESTS
All music; reading; hiking; soccer; cooking; single malt whisky; motorcycling; and growing old gracefully.
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