Peterson Smith’s Advanced Fertility Center partnered with one of the world renowned pioneers of equine ICSI, Avantea, to form Equigea: the only laboratory currently offering ICSI in Florida. Our highly trained staff execute these cutting edge techniques in house from start to finish, eliminating the need to ship to multiple facilities for each step of the process.
Our Partners
Dr. Melissa Prell
Board-certified Theriogenologist Dr. Melissa Prell oversees all aspects of the Advanced Fertility Center’s operations, ensuring the highest standards of care and precision in every step of the breeding process. From executing embryo transfers and managing reproductive procedures to coordinating semen collection and processing, Dr. Prell’s hands-on leadership ensures that each phase is carried out with exceptional attention to detail.
Dr. Cesare Galli
Dr. Giovanna Lazzari
Dr. Giovanna Lazzari and Dr. Cesare Galli are co-founders of Avantea, Europe’s leading center for reproductive innovation. Dr. Lazzari specializes in cloning and genetic research and has led the Italian and European Embryo Transfer Associations. Dr. Galli, creator of the world’s first equine clone in 2003, has authored over 180 scientific papers and won the Pioneer Award from the Association of Embryo Technologies.