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    Our scientific research

    As the world’s leading sperm- and egg bank, we want to take part in and support innovation and scientific development regarding human reproduction. This ambition is being carried out in the form of ongoing studies and scientific research that we share with you on this page.


      As a key player in the field of fertility treatment, we feel that it is our responsibility to support innovation and scientific development. Improving people’s access to fertility treatment worldwide, establishing a clear legal framework, governing parental rights, and increasing awareness of the importance of having children at an earlier stage are all areas of great importance to Cryos. We tend to these areas of importance through, for example, the Cryos Symposium and scientific research. Further down, you will find the latest studies that Cryos has conducted or taken part in conducting.

      Read more about the mission, vision, and values of Cryos.

      A Cryos employee looking at sperm cells in a microscope

       

      Who is the Cryos scientific team?

      The Cryos scientific team

      Introducing the scientific team at Cryos - a group of dedicated and curious researchers working to advance the field of human reproduction. The scientific team is dedicated to carrying out scientific research on behalf of Cryos and consists of experts in various scientific disciplines. As Cryos is an international company, keeping a global perspective on projects and engaging with several external and internal collaborators is essential.

      The team strives to collaborate with all relevant internal resources to bring the best minds to the table. We turn to our colleagues for knowledge since a study cannot come to life without involving all other departments of Cryos.

      Cryos’ goal is to maintain the position as scientific leader and to use our resources to benefit everyone connected to the field of fertility treatment. We believe in pushing the boundaries of our knowledge and embracing collaboration to achieve our goals. That is why we work with clinics, fertility professionals, and scientific groups globally. Knowledge thrives best when shared, and we are always interested in expanding our scientific network.

      We would be thrilled to do our next scientific research project with you. If you have a request or an idea for our next scientific study, please contact us with your ideas.

       

      External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC)

      External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC) at the Cryos headquarters in Aarhus.

      The External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC). From the left: Allan Pacey, Janne Rothmar, Anja Pinborg, Edgar Mocanu, Stine Adrian, and Guido Pennings.

      In our quest to enhance human reproduction, Cryos International has gathered a selection of experts in an External Scientific Advisory Committee (ESAC). The committee consists of six experts within different scientific areas of human reproduction. In addition, the Scientific Director of Cryos International takes part in the meetings and work of the committee.

      At Cryos, we are excited to see that the committee (ESAC) has contributed to making it possible for more people to have their dream of a child come true in particular by conducting landmarking research within areas related to third party reproductive treatment.

      Anne-Bine Skytte
      Chief Medical Officer and Scientific Director at Cryos International, Registered Specialist in Clinical Genetics.

      Latest scientific research studies

      Browse the list of scientific research studies below. Each study is summarized as a layman summary and contains a link to the full study. The list will be updated as new scientific studies are carried out and published.

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      “Gamete donation in the time of DNA surprises”

      In 2022, Cryos organized a stakeholder workshop to better address and understand the challenges new technologies present in relation to the anonymity of donors and donor-conceived children.

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      “Gamete donation in the time of DNA surprises”

      In 2022, Cryos organized a stakeholder workshop to better address and understand the challenges new technologies present in relation to the anonymity of donors and donor-conceived children.

      Read the summary

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      “Experiences and attitudes of Danish men who were sperm donors more than 10 years ago; a qualitative interview study”

      A collaborative study between Cryos International and the universities of Aarhus, Aalborg, Ghent, and Sheffield sought to investigate how former sperm donors thought and felt about having been sperm donors in the past.

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      “Experiences and attitudes of Danish men who were sperm donors more than 10 years ago; a qualitative interview study”

      A collaborative study between Cryos International and the universities of Aarhus, Aalborg, Ghent, and Sheffield sought to investigate how former sperm donors thought and felt about having been sperm donors in the past.

      Read the summary

       

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       “Attitudes of Sperm Donors in Denmark and the United States”

      In 2021, Cryos carried out a study – the first of its kind – comparing the opinions of ID Release and Non-ID Release donors on several different topics.

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       “Attitudes of Sperm Donors in Denmark and the United States”

      In 2021, Cryos carried out a study – the first of its kind – comparing the opinions of ID Release and Non-ID Release donors on several different topics.

      Read the summary

      Liquid nitrogen and frozen sperm at Cryos International

      “Sperm depositors during a global pandemic”

      During the 2020 pandemic, Cryos International experienced an increase in men wanting to deposit their sperm. This led to an investigation on the motivation of depositors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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      Liquid nitrogen and frozen sperm at Cryos International

      “Sperm depositors during a global pandemic”

      During the 2020 pandemic, Cryos International experienced an increase in men wanting to deposit their sperm. This led to an investigation on the motivation of depositors during the COVID-19 pandemic.

      Read the summary

      VR headset for donors at Cryos International

      “Virtual Reality affects the number of motile sperm”

      A study conducted by Cryos International in Denmark investigated if the use of virtual reality (VR) for presentation of erotica during masturbation would influence the quality of sperm donor ejaculates.

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      VR headset for donors at Cryos International

      “Virtual Reality affects the number of motile sperm”

      A study conducted by Cryos International in Denmark investigated if the use of virtual reality (VR) for presentation of erotica during masturbation would influence the quality of sperm donor ejaculates.

      Read the summary