Reproductive Geneticist and IVF Innovator...
Reproductive geneticist specializing in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), genomic interpretation, and IVF lab genetics strategy.

About Dr. Gary L. Harton

Dr. Gary L. Harton is a reproductive geneticist and consultant with more than two decades of experience advancing preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and fertility innovation worldwide. His work spans scientific development, clinical implementation, and education—shaping global standards in embryology, genomics, and ethical practice.

He has led the development and adoption of cutting-edge technologies in genetics laboratories and IVF centers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, guiding programs through validation, accreditation, and integration of complex genetic testing workflows. Dr. Harton’s collaborative work with clinicians, scientists, and professional societies has contributed to greater precision in embryo selection and improved patient outcomes.

Through his leadership, research, and mentorship, he continues to influence the evolving landscape of reproductive genetics, ensuring that innovation remains grounded in quality, ethics, and accessibility.

Publications also appear under: G. Harton; G L Harton; and Gary Harton.

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Current Roles

- Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, NOVA Genomics
  Leading the development and implementation of advanced PGT-A, PGT-SR, and PGT-M workflows in our new PGT laboratory located in suburban Washington, DC
- Founder & Principal Consultant, Grow Consulting Fertility & Genetics
  Advising genetics and IVF laboratories, fertility practices, and genomics programs worldwide, while mentoring startups and emerging founders building innovative solutions in reproductive genetics.
- Chair, ASRM Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) Special Interest Group
- Lecturer & Mentor
  Teaching genetics, genomics, and embryology in academic and professional training programs across APAC, EMEA, and LATAM.

A few ways to see and read my work:

View my publications on ORCID

View my comprehensive author record on PubMed

View my Google Scholar profile

Selected Talks, Webinars & Collaborations

International IVF Initiative (i3): Session 21 – PGT-A in the Lab (Host & Speaker)
International IVF Initiative (i3): Session 27 – Preimplantation Genetic Testing: Recent Advances (Co-moderator)
International IVF Initiative (i3): Session 46 – My Mosaic Embryo (Speaker, “Communicating Mosaicism”)
International IVF Initiative (i3): Session 152 – Unstoppable (Speaker, “Of embryos and algorithms: A PGT story yet to be told”)
Vitrolife: Guest author, PGT-A and Mosaicism – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
PerkinElmer (Revvity): Speaker, Non-Invasive PGT-A Using the PG-Seq™ Rapid niPGT-A Kit
Illumina: Speaker, Preimplantation Genetic Testing and ART: An Update (ASRM Spotlight Session)
AIVF: Fireside Chat Speaker, The Future of IVF: Revolutionizing PGT with AI

Dr. Harton is available for consulting projects, partnerships, and educational programs in reproductive genetics, PGT and IVF laboratory development. Contact him directly or use the form below to begin the conversation.

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www.grow-consulting.net

www.novagenomics.org

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Reproductive Geneticist and IVF Innovator...Reproductive geneticist specializing in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), genomic interpretation, and IVF lab genetics strategy.