Professor at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, EVMS, Norfolk, VA, USA
United States
Dr. Silvina M. Bocca is a distinguished expert in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, with extensive experience as a professor and clinician. She has served as a director of various fertility and IVF laboratories and has been a pivotal figure in advancing reproductive science, with numerous peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences. Dr. Bocca is renowned for her groundbreaking research in embryo implantation and endometrial biology, and she has received multiple accolades for her contributions to reproductive medicine, including the ASRM Star Award and America's Top ObGyns recognition. Fluent in Spanish, she has also been a sought-after consultant and educator globally.
Dr. Silvina Bocca is a highly esteemed expert in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, currently serving as a teacher and Co-Director of the Reproductive Clinical Science Program at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS). She has amassed over three decades of experience, with an academic journey that includes a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from EVMS, where her thesis focused on human sperm chromatin integrity. Dr. Bocca's extensive training spans Embryology, Andrology, and Cytogenetics, equipping her with a solid foundation in reproductive medicine.
Throughout her career, Dr. Bocca has held numerous academic appointments at EVMS, rising from Assistant Professor to full Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She has directed critical courses, including the Female Reproduction Course, and has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to teaching and mentorship, winning multiple faculty awards. Her leadership roles include serving as the Director of various fertility laboratories, where she has been instrumental in advancing assisted reproductive technologies.
In addition to her clinical and teaching responsibilities, Dr. Bocca has been a prolific researcher, contributing to groundbreaking studies on endometrial physiology, implantation failure, and infertility treatment. Her work has been widely published in high-impact journals, and she has presented at numerous international conferences. Notably, Dr. Bocca's research on biomarkers like TNFα and MFG-E8 has provided valuable insights into predicting implantation success in IVF treatments.
Dr. Bocca's expertise extends to global collaboration, having served as a grant reviewer for major organizations like Argentina's FonCyT and presented lectures across continents. She continues to push the boundaries of reproductive medicine through her dedication to research, education, and patient care, solidifying her status as a leader in the field.
Virginia Beach, Procreate Fertility Center of VA
Procreate Fertility Center of Virginia
Masters in Clinical Embryology, Reproductive Clinical Science Program EVMS, Norfolk, VA
Reproductive Clinical Science EVMS, Norfolk, VA
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at EVMS, Norfolk, VA, USA
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at EVMS, Norfolk, VA, USA
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at EVMS, Norfolk, VA, USA
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at EVMS, Norfolk, VA, USA
ABOG
2008
ABOG
2006
Research Inst. Of Atlanta, Atlanta, VA
2005
EVMS, Norfolk, VA
2005
FSREI (2021)
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fellow (2007)
American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Member (1992)
Society for Gynecologic Investigation, Member (2006)
American Board of Bioanalysis, Member (2001)
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