10/12/2025
We’re pleased to share this update from the UCD School of Medicine and to celebrate the work of our colleague, Dr. Niamh Fee.
Her newly published study in Human Fertility looks at how patients feel about the use of AI during fertility treatment. More than 200 patients took part, giving a clear picture of where they see potential value and where they still have reservations.
Many felt AI could support clinicians and embryologists in tasks such as administration and decision-making, but there was far less comfort with AI acting alone in areas such as embryo selection, semen analysis, or reporting scans. The findings underline the importance of keeping human expertise and empathy at the centre of care, even as new tools emerge.
This is one of the first studies to examine patient views in this space, and it offers an important perspective for anyone developing or applying AI in reproductive medicine.
We’re very proud of Niamh and delighted to see her work recognised.
�Click on the following link to read the full paper: https://www.ucd.ie/medicine/news/2025/patientperceptionsontheuseofaiinfertilitytreatment/