Women in Veterinary Science: Danish Scientist Dr. Lotte Stroebech Advancing IVF Media and Reproductive Biotechnology
Editorial Profile: Dr. Lotte Stroebech, DVM, PhD, Denmark
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Dr. Lotte Stroebech, DVM, PhD, is a Danish scientist, veterinarian, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of international experience in reproductive science, embryo technologies, and IVF media development. She has consulted and trained more than 300 laboratories worldwide, supporting both the establishment of new facilities and improved outcomes in established programs. She is also a frequent invited speaker at professional and scientific meetings.
Dr. Stroebech holds a PhD in Veterinary Physiology and has combined applied innovation with academic teaching and scientific leadership throughout her career. She served as a lecturer at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Denmark, now part of the University of Copenhagen, and later held a position as Guest Professor at the Estonian University of Life Sciences.
Today, she is Founder, CEO, and CSO of three companies:
- Stroebech Media
- Stroebech IVF Universe
- ARTSMedia Denmark
A defining contribution from Dr. Stroebech has been the development of practical, high-performance media solutions for embryo production. She was the first in the world to develop a ready-to-use, serum-free veterinary IVF medium, demonstrating that scientific rigor, ethical considerations, and practical usability can be aligned.
Beyond product development, Dr. Stroebech has consistently engaged in education, mentorship, and knowledge transfer. She has twice been invited by the International Embryo Technology Society (IETS) as an inspirational speaker at career luncheon Morulas, including sessions bridging industry and science.
She is also connected with the ART Skill Development Centre initiative at CfHe, IIT Hyderabad, a program established to create a robust platform for training and skill development in assisted reproductive technologies.
Through her company Stroebech Media, she sponsors one student each year to attend an international scientific congress, ensuring that promising researchers have access to global scientific platforms even when funding is limited.
Her work spans both veterinary and human reproductive medicine, focusing on media development and quality-focused product strategies. She holds a unique cross-sector position as the only profile presented here leading a human IVF media product line that includes FDA-cleared products.
This editorial profile highlights a career shaped by scientific depth, international laboratory experience, and a strong commitment to enabling the next generation of scientists through mentorship, opportunity, and collaboration.
Fact Box
Name: Dr. Lotte Stroebech
Qualification: DVM, PhD
Country: Denmark
Current Roles
- Founder, CEO, and CSO of Stroebech Media
- Founder, CEO, and CSO of Stroebech IVF Universe
- Founder, CEO, and CSO of ARTSMedia Denmark
Experience
More than 30 years of experience in reproductive science, embryo technologies, and laboratory development.
Field of Expertise
- Embryo technologies
- IVF media development
- Protocol optimization
- Laboratory training
Global Reach
Consulted and trained more than 300 laboratories worldwide.
Academic Background
PhD in Veterinary Physiology.
Academic Positions
- Former Lecturer, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Denmark (now part of the University of Copenhagen)
- Guest Professor, Estonian University of Life Sciences
Key Milestone
First scientist to develop a ready-to-use, serum-free veterinary IVF medium.
Mentorship and Knowledge Transfer
Invited twice by the International Embryo Technology Society (IETS) as an inspirational speaker at career luncheon Morulas, including sessions bridging industry and science.
Through Stroebech Media, she sponsors one student each year to attend an international scientific congress when funding would otherwise not be available.
Previous Professional Society Roles
- Danish Society of Reproduction and Fetal Development (DSRF) – Former Chairman of the Board
- European Association of Embryo Technology (AETE) – Former Board Member
- International Embryo Technology Society (IETS) – Former Board Member
Unique Cross-Sector Profile
Leads both veterinary and human IVF media development and is the only profile presented here with a human IVF media product line that includes FDA-cleared products.