Valia Achille, PhD, HCLD (ABB)
Embryologist and Lab Director of Fertility Preservation
Assistant Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
Departments:
Office location:
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Valia Achille, PhD, HCLD (ABB)
Dr. Valia Achille is an Embryologist and the Lab Director of Fertility Preservation with over 10 years of experience in the field of reproductive medicine. She holds certifications as a Technical Supervisor and High Complexity Lab Director from The American Board of Bioanalysts and is an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine. She is also involved in research and mentoring residents and fellows. She utilizes her technical skills, innovative leadership and unwavering commitment to successful outcomes to help patients achieve their dreams of parenthood.
Personal Statement
I am extremely passionate about the field of Embryology and Reproductive Medicine. Being able to help patients achieve their dream of starting a family is truly one of the greatest gifts. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, traveling and taking care of all of our animals, as well as spending time with our families.
Clinical Interests
Fertility Preservation, Preimplantation Genetic Testing
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Houston | PhD | 2019 | |
| The University of Houston | Masters | Master of Science | 2016 |
| The University of Houston | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Biology | 2015 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Association of Bioanalysts | Member |
| American Society of Reproductive Medicine | Member |
| Society for Reproductive Investigation | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Liver Cancer in Texas: Environmental Risk Factors Contributing to High Incidence Rate. Raun, Loren; Shirafkan, Ali; Campos, Laura; Zorzi, Daria; Montalbano, Mauro; Rhoads, Colin; Achille, Valia; Ensor, Katherine; Rastellini, Cristiana; Cicalese, Luca. Response to the Comments on Cicalese et al. An Ecological Study of the Association between Air Pollution and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Incidence in Texas. Liver Cancer. 7. 2018. 10.1159/000486433
An Ecological Study of the Association of Air Pollution and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Incidence in Texas. Zorzi, Daria; Curcurù, Giuseppe; Sequi, Marco; Rhoads, Colin; Achille, Valia; Rastellini, Cristiana; Cicales, Luca. Tu1909 Liver Cancer in Texas: Environmental Risk Factors Contributing to Higher Incidence Rate. Gastroenterology. 2017, 146. S-870. 10.1016/S0016-5085(14)63164-4