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Advisory Board

Clinical Advisors

Denis Vaughan

Denis Vaughan

Advisor

Denis Vaughan

Advisor

Dr. Denis Vaughan is a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Director of Clinical Research and Co-Director of Oncofertility at Boston IVF, is known for his innovative studies in fertility treatment

With a diverse experience in treating fertility patients, Dr. Vaughan has a keen interest in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and complex fertility issues, alongside a focus on fertility preservation. His primary research revolves around sperm quality and tackling male factor infertility.

Originally from Cork, Ireland, Dr. Vaughan's academic journey began with a full scholarship at The Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, graduating with high honors. A former competitive rugby player, he completed his OBGYN training in some of Dublin's most prestigious hospitals, where he led significant research projects.

His move to Boston marked a continuation of his impressive career. Dr. Vaughan excelled during his residency at Tufts Medical Center, receiving multiple awards and research grants. His fellowship at Boston IVF and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School further solidified his reputation, earning numerous grants and accolades.

A Clinical Instructor at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Vaughan is double board-certified in both Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and Obstetrics and Gynecology. His contributions to over 70 peer-reviewed manuscripts and his commitment to evidence-based treatment approaches make him an invaluable asset to our team.

Carmen Messerlian

Carmen Messerlian

Advisor

Carmen Messerlian

Advisor

Professor Carmen Messerlian is a leading expert in environmental reproductive epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, where she serves as Assistant Professor and Director of the Scientific Early Life Environmental Health & Development (SEED) Program. 

Her research focuses on how environmental exposures across natural, built and social settings impact fertility, pregnancy and child health across the reproductive lifespan.

Professor Messerlian is at the forefront of reshaping reproductive medicine by championing a dyadic approach: engaging both male and female partners in fertility care and prevention. As the founder of Vie Science, she brings this vision into the digital space, leveraging big data and AI to personalize fertility interventions for couples, with the goal of addressing global fertility challenges at scale.

She is a NIH-funded investigator, a public health advocate, and a prolific scholar, with over 100 publications spanning scientific papers, book chapters, and commentaries. In addition to her academic appointments at Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, and McGill University, she serves on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Scientific Advisory Board, where she contributes to national policy efforts to reduce exposure to harmful reproductive toxins.

Through her work, Professor Messerlian continues to drive innovation in fertility care and environmental health, while mentoring the next generation of public health leaders.

Michael Eisenberg 

Michael Eisenberg 

Advisor

Michael Eisenberg 

Advisor

Dr. Michael Eisenberg is a distinguished urologist and professor at Stanford University, specializing in male sexual function and fertility. Based on his clinical work and research, he is considered a top world expert on male sexual and reproductive health.

He earned his undergraduate degree from Rice University and his medical degree from Yale School of Medicine. Prof. Eisenberg completed his urology residency at the University of California, San Francisco, and a fellowship in Male Reproductive Medicine and Microsurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Texas.

Currently, he leads the Male Reproductive Medicine and Surgery Program at Stanford. He is an editorial editor for the Fertility & Sterility, an associate editor for Andrology, and serves on several editorial boards, and is an active international speaker and prolific author. His research primarily focuses on the connections between male health and fertility, including studies on how impaired sperm production affects overall health and strategies for enhancing testosterone and sperm production.

Recently, Prof. Eisenberg was a guest on Andrew Huberman’s podcast, HubermanLabs, where he shed light on the role of sperm quality to overall men’s health. This episode provides actionable information on men’s sexual health and highlights the importance of prevention in reproductive health.

Dolores Lamb

Dolores Lamb

Advisor

Dolores Lamb

Advisor

Dr. Dolores J. Lamb is one of the top key opinion leaders in the world for male fertility and sperm analysis. She serves as the Director of the Center for Reproductive Medicine and Vice Chairman for Research at Weill Cornell.

Her extensive research covers urology, male infertility, and prostate cancer, and she has authored over 512 publications with more than 15,000 citations.

Dr. Lamb was one of the main authors in developing the World Health Organization (WHO)  sperm testing guidelines, American Urological Association (AUA) and American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) guidelines for diagnosing and treating male infertility. These guidelines advocate for comprehensive evaluations and customized treatments.

Her research has also advanced understanding of the genetic factors that impact sperm function and male reproductive health. Dr. Lamb's leadership in research and guideline development solidifies her status as a preeminent authority in reproductive medicine.

Dr. Stephen Lazarou  

Dr. Stephen Lazarou  

Advisor

Dr. Stephen Lazarou  

Advisor

Dr. Stephen Lazarou is certified by the American Board of Urology with additional Harvard fellowship training specializing in Men’s Health including Male Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction. He is a Clinical Instructor of Urology at Harvard Medical School and Chief of Andrology at Boston IVF, one of the largest IVF centers in the United States. 

Dr. Lazarou is an Active Staff Member at Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Beth Israel Lahey Health, New England Baptist Hospital, and works in conjunction with Massachusetts General Hospital. He also works closely with fertility groups in New England and throughout the country to provide optimal care to men and their partners.

Dr. Lazarou specializes in treating all aspects of sexual and reproductive medicine. His expertise includes vasectomies and reversals, severe male factor infertility as well as fertility preservation for men with cancer. He also treats men with low testosterone symptoms and sexual dysfunction. He is also one of the few urologists in the U.S. trained in advanced microsurgery of the male reproductive system.

Furthermore, Dr. Lazarou lectures nationally and internationally on various topics in male reproductive and sexual medicine before medical and patient groups. He has published several medical articles and co-authored a book chapter on the effect of advancing age on male reproduction.

Dr. Lazarou belongs to numerous professional organizations such as the American Urological Association, the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine, the New England Fertility Society, and the Society for the Study of Male Reproduction.

Dr. Lazarou has been listed as one of Boston Magazine's Top Docs for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025.

Colin Collins 

Colin Collins 

Advisor

Colin Collins 

Advisor

Dr. Colin Collins is a leading expert in translational cancer genomics and integrative multi-omics, with a focus on understanding treatment resistance and advancing precision oncology. He is a tenured Professor in the Department of Urologic Sciences at the University of British Columbia and a Senior Research Scientist at the Vancouver Prostate Centre, where he directs the Laboratory for Advanced Genome Analysis (LAGA).

Dr. Collins’ research explores the convergence of genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics to investigate tumor progression and therapy resistance. His laboratory develops and applies integrative approaches to analyze high-dimensional datasets, with the goal of improving cancer diagnostics and therapeutic strategies.

He holds adjunct academic appointments at the University of California, San Francisco’s Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and serves as a visiting scientist at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Dr. Collins has previously held research positions at both Lawrence Livermore and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories, contributing to the advancement of cancer systems biology.

Dr. Collins was instrumental in the development of End Sequence Profiling (ESP), a pioneering method that laid the foundation for modern paired-end sequencing. His research with the UCSF Prostate SPORE has led to the identification of DNA-based biomarkers that may predict progression and metastasis in prostate cancer patients. He continues to lead efforts integrating array-based and next-generation sequencing technologies to enable large-scale tumor genome profiling and accessible, personalized oncology.

In addition to his academic work, Dr. Collins serves on several scientific advisory boards, including Genome British Columbia’s Molecular Lymphoma project and Combimatrix Molecular Diagnostics. He is also on the organizing committee for the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) conference and holds editorial responsibilities with the Open Pathology Journal. His work has resulted in over 80 peer-reviewed publications, multiple patents, and numerous awards, including the Cornelius L. Hopper Scientific Achievement Award for Innovation from the California Cancer Research Program.

Business Advisors

Lt. Colonel William Swenson

Lt. Colonel William Swenson

Independent Board Director

Lt. Colonel William Swenson

Independent Board Director

Lieutenant Colonel William Swenson (Ret.) is a decorated U.S. Army officer and national security strategist with deep expertise at the intersection of defense, innovation and venture capital.

A recipient of the Medal of Honor – the United States’ highest military decoration – Lt. Col. Swenson is recognized for his heroic actions during the 2009 Battle of Ganjgal in Afghanistan, where he repeatedly risked his life to evacuate wounded soldiers and Afghan allies under intense enemy fire. His leadership and valor reflect the highest standards of service in the U.S. Army.

He graduated from Seattle University and received his commission as an officer in the United States Army, where he served with distinction across multiple deployments. Lt. Col. Swenson’s military career has been marked by exemplary leadership, strategic command, and operational expertise in high-stakes environments.

Following his active-duty service, Lt. Col. Swenson has remained deeply engaged in national defense and technology innovation. He works closely with venture firms and dual-use technology companies, focusing on aligning cutting-edge commercial solutions with mission-critical government needs. His current role with Context Ventures, a firm investing in deep tech and national security-focused companies, positions him at the forefront of defense innovation.

Lt. Col. Swenson continues to serve the public interest by shaping how emerging technologies support both national security and global stability. He is a frequent advisor to policymakers and innovators working across defense, government and the private sector.

His experience provides a unique strategic advantage in navigating government partnerships and dual-use pathways through agencies such as the Department of Defense (DoD) and DARPA.

Brian Rogers

Brian Rogers

Advisor

Brian Rogers

Advisor

Brian is a serial entrepreneur, having founded several of his own companies and helping many others. He is currently the CEO of LanaiLabs. The LanaiLabs team is building a world-class generative AI detection tool. Prior to LanaiLabs, he was the CEO of the machine learning as a service (MLaaS) company neurothink.

Brian’s passion has been to develop innovative emerging technology as a CTO and founder. At an early age, Brian built and launched wilsonsleather.com, turning it into a multi-million-dollar online business. He authored two patents on e-commerce technology, which were showcased at MIT. Brian has managed development teams for brands such as BestBuy.com, Harry Winston, and 1-800 Flowers. Brian has also been involved in several big data projects, including one with UnitedHealth Group.

Brian has been involved in founding several professional organizations. He founded the NYC chapter of The Machine Learning Society, one of New York City’s largest AI/ML professional organizations. While at Columbia University, he co-founded the Columbia Blockchain Alliance.

Brian is a frequent guest lecturer at Columbia University on blockchain, fintech, IoT, and AI. In addition to his lecturing, he is a public speaker, including policy talks in Washington DC at the Capital, Senate, and Chamber of Commerce. He contributed to the Token Taxonomy Act of 2018 (H.R.7356). He speaks frequently for JP Morgan and other banking industry conferences such as Nacha ACH on the impacts of AI.Brian has a B.A. in Economics from Denison University and a M.S. in Technology Management from Columbia University.

Technical Advisors

Dr. Duncan Webster 

Dr. Duncan Webster 

Advisor

Dr. Duncan Webster 

Advisor

Dr. Duncan Webster is a lecturer and project leader at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Engineering, based in Switzerland. He holds a PhD from ETH Zurich in Mechanical and Process Engineering and a Master of Engineering from the University of Bath, graduating with first-class honors in Mechanical Engineering with French.

Dr. Webster's career spans a diverse range of roles across academia, start-ups, SMEs, and technical consultancies. His expertise bridges multiple industries, including biomedical, automotive, aeronautical, and petrochemical sectors. He has held positions such as numerical simulation specialist, academic group leader, business development manager, and technical project manager, working at the interface of mechanics, electronics, photonics, software, biology, and chemistry. This interdisciplinary background has enabled him to contribute unique perspectives to successful system design and product development.

At ZHAW, Dr. Webster leads the development and commercial translation of next-generation medical diagnostic systems. He is responsible for identifying and managing R&D projects with industrial collaborators, focusing on translating basic scientific research into commercial applications, particularly in in-vitro medical diagnostics.

Prior to his current role, Dr. Webster contributed to the successful commercialization of a digital PCR point-of-care device at Volpi Group and led business development and product innovation at Scanco Medical.

Dr. Webster is an INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional and is fluent in English, German, and French. His professional achievements include securing funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation and the European Union, as well as delivering products to market within short timeframes.

Dr. Matthieu Komorowski 

Dr. Matthieu Komorowski 

Advisor

Dr. Matthieu Komorowski 

Advisor

Dr. Matthieu Komorowski is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Department of Surgery and Cancer at Imperial College London and an Honorary Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia at Charing Cross Hospital.

Dr. Komorowski’s academic journey includes a Doctor of Medicine from Université de Lille 2, a Master of Research (MRes) in Bioengineering (with Distinction), and a PhD in Medicine and Bioengineering from Imperial College London. He has also completed advanced training in aerospace, mountain, diving, and hyperbaric medicine, and has held research and clinical fellowships at the European Space Agency and NASA.

His research is focused on the application of Machine Learning and AI to critical care, particularly in developing advanced decision support systems. Dr. Komorowski is the lead developer of the "AI Clinician," a reinforcement learning model designed to optimize treatment strategies for sepsis in intensive care. His work also addresses the safety assurance of AI-based clinical decision support tools, aiming to ensure their reliability and safety prior to clinical deployment.

Komorowski has been a visiting scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), contributing to projects involving the secondary analysis of healthcare records at the Laboratory of Computational Physiology.

He has taught and co-instructed courses such as "Reinforcement Learning for Healthcare" at Harvard University, and has received multiple honors, including the Imperial College PhD Scholarship and the Royal Society of Medicine’s Research and Innovation First Prize in Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Komorowski is an active member of several professional organizations, including the UK Space Biomedicine Association, the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine.

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