Deirdre completed her PhD studies in 2010 through The University of Adelaide. She is currently the Monash IVF Group Regional Scientific Director and oversees Monash IVF Victoria and Malaysia. She is responsible for Embryology, Genetics, Andrology and Endocrine services. In addition Deirdre supervises numerous PhD and honors students and holds an Adjunct Associate Professor positions at three Universities within Australia (Monash University, University of Adelaide and University of South Australia) as well as NHMRC funding. Deirdre has authored 31 peer reviewed journal articles and book chapters with her research focusing on improving laboratory technology that will directly benefit infertile patients.