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Shilpa Amin

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Assistant Clinical ProfessorObstetrics & GynecologyMcMaster University

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16 publications.

01

Urban air pollution and in vitro fertilization outcomes: A Canadian retrospective study

Vastis V, Dayan R, Neal M, Deniz S, Amin S, Karnis M, Kteily K, Friedman C, Holloway A, Lutz K

Reproductive Toxicology20261 citations
DOI: 10.1016/j.reprotox.2026.109161
02

Blastocoele re-expansion at time of frozen embryo transfer affects clinical outcome following vitrification and warming

Hickey K, Niazi H, Malik Z, Kirubarajan A, Deniz S, Amin S, Karnis MF, Neal MS, Faghih M

Journal of Gynecology Obstetrics and Human Reproduction2026
DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2026.103196
03

The ART of Embryo Selection: A Review of Methods to Rank the Most Competent Embryo(s) for Transfer to Optimize IVF Success

Amin N, Kteily K, Deniz S, Faghih M, Karnis MF, Amin S, Neal MS

Biomedicines20254 citations
DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines13112766
04

Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes in Ovulatory Frozen Transfer Cycles With or Without Trigger and Non-Ovulatory FET Cycles: A Retrospective Study

Shirani K, Faghih M, Deniz S, Amin S, Karnis M, Neal MS

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2025.102926
05

Genetic and Epigenetic Profiles of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and In Vitro Bisphenol Exposure in a Human Granulosa Cell Model

Sabry R, Gallo JF, Rooney C, Scandlan OLM, Davis OS, Amin S, Faghih M, Karnis M, Neal MS, Favetta LA

Biomedicines202411 citationsOpen Access
DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines12010237PMID: W4391111056
06

Potential Costs and Benefits of Incorporating PGT-A Across Age Groups: A Canadian Clinic Perspective

Davis OS, Favetta LA, Deniz S, Faghih M, Amin S, Karnis M, Neal MS

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada20246 citations
DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2024.102361
07

Temporal Evaluation of a Minimally Invasive Method of Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy (mi-PGT-A) in Human Embryos

Phillips KRB, Kuzma-Hunt AG, Neal MS, Lisle C, Sribalachandran H, Carter RF, Amin S, Karnis MF, Faghih M

Reproductive Medicine20243 citations
DOI: 10.3390/reprodmed5030011
08

Impact of Protocol Adjustments Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic on Infertility Treatment Outcomes

Vastis V, Hussaini S, Neal M, Karnis M, Taerk E, Amin S, Deniz S, Faghih M

Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada20221 citations
DOI: 10.1016/j.jogc.2022.03.021
09

Transfers of lower quality embryos based on morphological appearance result in appreciable live birth rates: a Canadian center’s experience

Lai I, Neal M, Gervais N, Amin S, Taerk E, Faghih M

F&S Reports202015 citationsOpen Access
DOI: 10.1016/j.xfre.2020.09.003PMID: W3085164707
10

Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation with Intrauterine Insemination Is More Successful After r-hCG Administration Than Spontaneous LH Surge.

Taerk E, Hughes E, Greenberg C, Neal M, Amin S, Faghih M, Karnis M

Journal of Reproduction and Infertility201710 citations

Frequent collaborators

7
Shilpa AminMegan Freebury KarnisMehrnoosh FaghihEvan TaerkEdward George HughesAlison HollowayMatthew AdamsMichael Neal
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Earth, Environment & Society

Co-authors at McMaster University, colored by department. Thicker lines mean more shared papers; select anyone to open their profile and their own map.

Megan Freebury Karnis

Obstetrics & Gynecology

13 shared papers, latest 2026

Mehrnoosh Faghih

Obstetrics & Gynecology

13 shared papers, latest 2026

Evan Taerk

Obstetrics & Gynecology

4 shared papers, latest 2022

Edward George Hughes

Obstetrics & Gynecology

2 shared papers, latest 2017

Michael Neal

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1 shared papers, latest 2026

Alison Holloway

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1 shared papers, latest 2026

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Evan Taerk

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Marc Anthony Fischer

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Narry Muhn

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Tim O'Shea

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Michelle Morais

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