Professor Thornhill is an honorary Professor in Reproductive Genetics at the University of Kent, Canterbury, UK, and was formerly Deputy Chair of the ESHRE PGD Consortium and Chair of Alpha, Scientists in Reproductive Medicine. Between 2009 and 2015, Alan served as a Professional Member of the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority, the UK body that regulates and licenses IVF, sitting on the Scientific and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee and chairing the Information for Quality Advisory group. Alan's research interests include reproductive genetics, PGD, and improving the safety and effectiveness of IVF. Currently, Professor Thornhill is Country Manager for Igenomix UK (part of the Vitrolife Group) with laboratories at the Surrey Research Park and a Senior Scientific Advisor for Igenomix international. Prior to this, he was Associate Director in Illumina’s Reproductive and Genetic Health team, responsible for education and awareness in an IVF Market Development role within Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.