Giovanni Coticchio holds a PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology and a qualification of full professor. He is Science and Research Manager of IVIRMA Global Research Alliance, IVIRMA Italia. He has published over 140 papers, numerous book chapters and two books. He has served as Executive Committee Member of ESHRE. He has also co-authored the “Guide to the quality and safety of tissues and cells for human application” of the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare.