Personal profile
Research
I am a Clinical Reader in Reproductive Medicine and run a translational research programme focussed around male infertility, investigation of normal and abnormal sperm function and drug discovery. I am also an Honorary Consultant Gynaecologist, Clinical lead for NHS Tayside fertility services and HFEA Person Responsible for Ninewells Assisted Conception Unit. I run the Scottish Sperm Studies research clinic for couples affected by low/total failed fertilisation following IVF/ICSI.
External positions
MBChB external examiner Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Cambridge
4 Feb 2021 → …
Associate Editor Reproduction and Fertility journal
30 Jun 2020 → …
National Fertility Group, Scottish Government
1 Feb 2020 → …
Associate Editor Human Reproduction journal
3 Dec 2019 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Copy of Determining in vitro assay thresholds for male fertility
Barratt, C. (Investigator), Johnston, Z. (Investigator) & Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator)
1/11/24 → 30/06/27
Project: Research
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Advancement of Sperm-targeting Contraceptive Agents
Barratt, C. (Investigator), Gilbert, I. (Investigator), Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator), Read, K. (Investigator), Swedlow, J. (Investigator) & Wyllie, S. (Investigator)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
5/07/23 → 4/11/26
Project: Research
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Development of CatSper Assay
Barratt, C. (Investigator), Gilbert, I. (Investigator), Johnston, Z. (Investigator), Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator), Swedlow, J. (Investigator) & Zachariae, U. (Investigator)
Project: Research
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Male Contraceptive Drug Development Using a Novel Human Sperm Phenotypic Screening Platform (Grand Challenges Phase II)
Andrews, P. (Investigator), Barratt, C. (Investigator), Gilbert, I. (Investigator), Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator), Read, K. (Investigator) & Swedlow, J. (Investigator)
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
1/11/18 → 30/09/23
Project: Research
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Development and Validation of a Screening Test to Predict the Likelihood of Fertilisation Failure Caused by Sperm Ion Channel Dysfunction (ICD) (Joint with University of Abertay and NHS Tayside)
Barratt, C. (Investigator) & Martins Da Silva, S. (Investigator)
1/05/18 → 30/09/21
Project: Research
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Cost-benefit potential of sperm function testing to the treatment pathway for unexplained infertility: a modelling study from the UK NHS perspective
Khaw, S. C. (Lead / Corresponding author), Lee, J. S. Y., Khaw, H. L., Barratt, C. L. R. & Martins da Silva, S., 13 Apr 2026, In: Health Economics Review. 16, 45.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating the efficacy, safety, and clinical effectiveness of IVF add-ons: Methodological challenges and future solutions
Al Wattar, B. H. (Lead / Corresponding author) & The AFFINITY study group, 12 Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 115112.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Artificial oocyte activation improves ICSI outcomes following unexplained fertilization abnormalities
Nicholson, C. L., Dean, M., Attia, A., Milne, P. A. & Martins Da Silva, S. (Lead / Corresponding author), Nov 2024, In: Reproductive BioMedicine Online. 49, 5, 9 p., 104327.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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From Bench to Babies – Drug Development for Male Subfertility
Khaw, A. (Lead / Corresponding author) & Martins Da Silva, S., Oct 2024, In: Reproduction and Fertility. 5, 4, 13 p., e240022.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Is AMH a promising predictive biomarker for mTESE success in iNOA patients?
Uraji, J., Fraire-Zamora, J. J., Massarotti, C., Makieva, S., Liperis, G., Sharma, K., Martins Da Silva, S., Bole, R., Kirkman-Brown, J. C. & Ammar, O. F. (Lead / Corresponding author), Oct 2024, In: Human Reproduction. 39, 10, p. 2373-2378 7 p., deae179.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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Reproductive BioMedicine Online (Journal)
Martins Da Silva, S. (Editorial board member)
30 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
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British Fertility Society (External organisation)
Martins Da Silva, S. (Chair)
8 Jan 2025 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
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Preserved fertility – using frozen gametes
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
22 May 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Fertility and Research Opportunities
Martins Da Silva, S. (Speaker)
17 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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British Fertility Society (External organisation)
Martins Da Silva, S. (Chair)
10 Jan 2024 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of committee
Press/Media
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Fertility Preservation Provision in the NHS: A National Assessment of Care Policies
1/05/22
4 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research