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Insights in
Reproductive Innovation
Explore thought leadership from the Aqua Fem team — from the science behind sperm motility to the strategies driving investor readiness. These articles offer timely, science-backed perspectives on fertility innovation, market opportunity, and the future of care.


Preparing for ART: What Men Can Do Before Treatment to Boost Success Rates
Male fertility plays a critical role in IVF and ART success. Dr. Eric Lacy explains science-backed steps men can take — nutrition, exercise, supplements, reducing toxins, and stress — plus the ideal pre-treatment timeline to improve sperm health and treatment outcomes.

Eric Lacy, PhD


Biotech’s Role in Shaping the Future of Fertility Care
Biotechnology is redefining fertility care—from the lab to the living room. In this thought-leadership article, Rod Duell, CEO of Aqua Fem, examines how emerging innovations in reproductive biology are bridging the gap between cutting-edge science and accessible care.
Key topics covered:
Advances in male and female fertility biotech
The intersection of biotechnology and ART
Biotech’s role in cost reduction and accessibility
Advocacy’s role in translating science into patient

Roderick Duell


Tackling the Stigma Around Male Infertility
Male infertility accounts for nearly half of all infertility cases, yet stigma still silences millions. Eric Lacy, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Aqua Fem, shares how cultural and clinical shifts can help normalize male fertility discussions and improve outcomes.

Eric Lacy, PhD


Scaling with Purpose: How Biotech Leaders Can Grow Without Losing Their Mission
In this article, Rod Duell, CEO of Aqua Fem, explores how founders and executives can preserve integrity and purpose while scaling, and why mission alignment is becoming one of the strongest competitive advantages in biotech today.

Roderick Duell


Advances in At-Home Male Fertility Testing: Opportunities and Limitations
Discover how modern at-home male fertility testing is evolving—from simple smartphone kits to comprehensive lab-analyzed services by companies like Sapyen, Fellow, and Legacy. Expert insight from Dr. Eric Lacy on accuracy, awareness, and early detection.

Eric Lacy, PhD


Winning Champions for Unconventional Biotech Ideas
Biotech innovation faces skepticism before adoption. Learn five practical strategies to turn skeptics into advocates through data transparency, early champion engagement, and adaptive leadership.

Roderick Duell


Environmental Factors & Sperm Health: What the Research Is Telling Us
Learn how environmental risks like endocrine disruptors, heat exposure, air pollution, and workplace hazards impact sperm health — plus practical steps to protect male fertility.

Eric Lacy, PhD


The Strategic Partnership Playbook for Biotech Startups
Discover how biotech startups can accelerate growth through strategic partnerships in R&D, clinical trials, commercialization, and distribution. Learn best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and case studies from the field.

Roderick Duell


Sperm DNA Integrity: Why It Matters for Fertility and Pregnancy Outcomes
Learn how sperm DNA fragmentation impacts fertility, ART success rates, and miscarriage risk. Discover testing options, interventions, and why DNA integrity should matter in reproductive care.

Eric Lacy, PhD


How to Build Defensible Value in Biotech: Beyond Patents and IP
Discover how biotech companies can build defensible value through proprietary data, trade secrets, brand equity, scientific credibility, and strategic partnerships—not just patents.

Roderick Duell


Beyond the Basic Semen Analysis: Why Advanced Testing Matters in Male Fertility
A standard semen analysis measures concentration, motility, and morphology—but these basic numbers often miss hidden sperm issues. Discover how advanced tests like CASA, vitality staining, and DNA fragmentation analysis provide deeper insights for fertility care.

Eric Lacy, PhD


Making the Science Stick: Communicating Complex Biotech Ideas for Any Audience
Learn how to simplify complex biotech concepts without losing accuracy. Discover strategies for science communication that resonate with investors, regulators, partners, and the public — with practical storytelling, analogies, and visuals.

Roderick Duell


The Untapped Potential of Male Fertility Testing in Preventive Healthcare
Sperm health is more than fertility. Learn why male fertility testing should be part of preventive healthcare and annual men’s checkups.

Eric Lacy, PhD


From Bench to Benefit: Translating Science into Real-World Impact
Discover how translational science bridges the gap between biotech innovation and real-world healthcare impact. Learn why usability, scalability, and equity are essential for bringing fertility treatment innovations—like Aqua Fem’s AF compound—successfully from lab to life.

Roderick Duell


Beyond the Swim-Up: Innovations in Sperm Selection for ART
Explore new sperm selection methods—microfluidics, MACS, and more—reshaping ART outcomes and advancing male fertility science.

Eric Lacy, PhD


Funding the Science Without Losing the Vision
Learn how biotech startups can secure the right funding at the right time while protecting scientific integrity and mission. Aqua Fem shares insights on investor alignment and strategic capital.

Roderick Duell


Lifestyle & Sperm Health: The Everyday Habits That Matter Most
Everyday habits—from diet and sleep to stress and toxins—directly affect sperm health. Learn how lifestyle changes can improve male fertility in just months.

Eric Lacy, PhD


The Regulatory Roadmap Isn’t a Detour—It Is the Route
Discover why early FDA regulatory planning is essential for biotech startups. Learn about 510(k), De Novo, PMA pathways, and how smart engagement accelerates product development and market success.

Roderick Duell


What’s in a Semen Analysis? Understanding the Numbers That Matter in Male Fertility
A semen analysis measures key markers of male fertility—volume, count, motility, morphology, and more. Learn what the numbers mean and why they matter.

Eric Lacy, PhD


Designing With the End in Mind: Reverse-Engineering Bio Innovation for Impact and Investment
Learn how reverse-engineering biotech innovation—from patient needs to regulatory milestones—can accelerate funding, market success, and real-world impact. Insights from Aqua Fem.

Roderick Duell
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