Researchers developing AI tool to assist embyro selection

Auckland University researchers are developing an AI tool that can help analyse and select the most viable embryos for IVF. At the moment the process of selecting a fertilised egg for transfer to recipient relies heavily on a visual assessment of embryo videos and can be subjective and prone to variability. It is hoped the use of artificial intelligence will make selection a precision process. Nicholas Knowlton is a senior research fellow at the University of Auckland and spoke to Lisa Owen.