“I find the science of my work fascinating, but the patient-facing procedures are the highlight of my day,” she says.  “You really build a rapport with the patients when helping them on their journey to parenthood. For some, it’s a long and emotional journey to get to this point, so it’s wonderful to be able to assist them with their dreams of becoming parents.” 

Lee’s path to embryology wasn’t a direct one – she knew she wanted to pursue a career in science but didn’t know which pathway to take. A chance encounter with a mentor at Griffith University changed the course of her career entirely. 

“I remember sitting in a lecture on gene expression during embryonic development, and I had taken a bunch of health law and ethics subjects that discussed the ethical issues surrounding assisted reproductive treatments, when a career mentor at Griffith University mentioned she was considering a career in embryology,” she says.  

“I didn’t even know that was an option with my degree, but I was so compelled by the science I was learning about, I decided to take the plunge and try it out myself. 

“The fact that I get to work with world class, cutting edge scientific equipment every day as an embryologist is something that keeps me on the edge of scientific advancements – it’s amazing to experience!” 

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Recently Lee-Sarose was bestowed the honour of being a guest presenter at a conference in Copenhagen. This is what she had to say about this experience.

“It was a wonderful professional development opportunity to present our published journal article at ESHRE - European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology for 2023 in Copenhagen. With hard work comes meaning, and so it will forever be remembered as a career highlight of mine! The research that is coming out of our industry is very interesting and it makes me excited for how my role as a clinical embryologist will grow and adapt with change.”