Shawn Breen
About Shawn Breen
Shawn Breen serves as the Regional Laboratory Director for Kindbody on the West Coast, bringing over two decades of experience in reproductive medicine. He has a strong academic background, holding multiple degrees from the University of Illinois and has held various leadership roles in laboratory settings across the United States.
Work at Kindbody
Shawn Breen serves as the Regional Laboratory Director for the West Coast at Kindbody, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Los Altos, California, he oversees laboratory operations and contributes to the company's mission in reproductive health. His role involves the management of laboratory staff and the implementation of advanced reproductive technologies. Prior to this position, he worked as a Lab Director for Kindbody in New York and New Jersey from 2019 to 2021, where he gained valuable experience in clinical laboratory settings.
Education and Expertise
Shawn Breen graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences with a focus on Reproductive Physiology. His academic journey also includes a Master of Science in the same field and a Bachelor of Science in Pre-veterinarian studies. He has a Graduate Teaching Certificate, showcasing his commitment to education. Breen has developed expertise in reproductive technologies, including INVOcell and ovarian tissue vitrification, and possesses extensive knowledge in laboratory methods relevant to reproductive medicine.
Background in Reproductive Medicine
With over two decades of experience in reproductive medicine, Shawn Breen has held various significant positions. He was previously the Lab Director at the Diamond Institute for Infertility and Menopause for five months in 2018-2019. His experience also includes roles at the University of Rochester Medical Center, where he served as an Assistant Professor and Lab Director in both Pathology and OBGYN departments from 2019 to 2021. Breen's background includes human clinical laboratory experience in andrology and extensive research laboratory experience.
Research and Publications
Shawn Breen has designed numerous research trials and has authored articles in both scientific and popular press journals. His research has focused on understanding and controlling fertility, preventing infertility, and improving IVF outcomes. He has experience in grant writing, which is essential for securing funding for research projects. His postdoctoral research at the University of Iowa involved developing and using knockout and transgenic mouse models, while his pre-doctoral research concentrated on non-invasive ultrasound methodologies for measuring fertility in large animals.
Technical Skills and Laboratory Methods
Shawn Breen possesses a wide range of technical skills in laboratory methods relevant to reproductive health. His expertise includes advanced techniques such as embryo and semen evaluation, ICSI, oocyte retrieval, and various blood collection methods. He is proficient in using RIA, ELISA, qPCR, and other molecular techniques. Breen has also coordinated extension education and scientific meetings, demonstrating his communication and organizational skills. His extensive laboratory experience encompasses both applied and basic research using animal models and clinical human reproductive laboratories.