San Diego, CA September 20, 2010 – Reproductive Partners – UC San Diego Regional Fertility Center is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Deirdre Conway to their physician staff.

“Dr. Conway is a valuable addition to our team,” said Dr. Garzo. “She cares deeply about her patients, her work, and is both a talented doctor and teacher.”

One of the main things that drew me to Reproductive Partners – UCSD was their approach to patient care,” said Dr. Conway. “Reproductive Partners physicians have a very individualized approach to patient care, and I am excited to be joining such a successful and caring team."

Dr. Conway's primary area of research has focused on how embryonic stem cells and early embryos repair DNA damage, in order to better understand the safety of stem cell use in regenerative medicine. She has presented her research at numerous national and international meetings. In addition to the accolades she has received for her research, Dr, Conway has won numerous teaching awards.

Dr. Conway's research and teaching experience will prove to be a valuable resource for the residents and fellows we train as a part of our academic affiliation with the Department of Reproductive Medicine at UCSD,” said Dr. Garzo. “I am very happy to continue patient care in an academic setting and to be a part of the training process for residents and fellows,” said Dr. Conway.  "Academic settings allow us the opportunity to provide the most cutting edge fertility treatments for our patients."

Prior to joining Reproductive Partners-UCSD, Dr. Conway volunteered as a physician in Africa. She has completed several volunteer medical missions in Africa and India, and is passionate about both international and women's health care. “Having the opportunity to work as an Ob/Gyn in developing countries has been an invaluable experience that has broadened my perspective on women’s health issues and the practice of medicine.”

Dr. Conway received her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her residence in obstetrics and gynecology at New York University, and went on to complete a three-year fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the UCLA Medical Center and Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

About Reproductive Partners – University of California, San Diego Regional Fertility Center: Reproductive Partners – University of California, San Diego Regional Fertility Center, is a center of excellence in In-Vitro Fertilization and in helping couples achieve their dreams of having a baby. Reproductive Partners is nationally recognized for their extremely high success rates, and pioneering work in helping infertile couples. You can visit them on the web at: http://ucsandiegofertility.com