Alease The Embryologist

My hometown came through. 💛

The City of Creedmoor, NC officially proclaimed this week National Infertility Awareness Week and honestly, I’m still emotional about it.

Growing up in the little town of Creedmoor, spending my career in a lab helping people build families from the very first moments of life… then having my own community recognize that work, and the people who need it most, means everything to me.

1 in 6 people face infertility. That’s someone in your neighborhood, your church, your family. Awareness starts close to home, and Creedmoor just proved that.

If you’re in NC, know that there are bills (HB 635 and HB 744) being considered right now that could expand IVF access and fertility preservation for cancer patients. Your senator needs to hear from you. Change doesn’t have to be big to be effective, it has to be consistent.

To everyone fighting for their family, I see you. This week is for you. 🌱

When I started this page, I just wanted to make fertility treatments feel less intimidating and more human. I never imagined it would turn into a community filled with so much vulnerability, resilience, and trust. This space has allowed me to share all the cool science in the IVF lab, advocate for patients, and connect with people navigating some of the hardest seasons of their lives.

I’m endlessly grateful for every patient who’s trusted me with their story, every future scientist who’s reached out asking how to break into this field, and every person who’s found a little clarity or comfort here. You’ve shaped how I show up as an embryologist, an educator, and most importantly as a human.

Stepping into my 30s feeling grounded in my purpose and more committed than ever to patient education, evidence based care, and compassionate advocacy. Thank you for being part of this journey with me. So many more exciting things to come.

Very honored to be this years keynote speaker!

Are you excited for our Excellence in STEM Dinner next month? 🤗

This event, hosted by the College of Sciences and generously sponsored by BASF, mixes STEM students from across the university with science leaders from BASF and NC State’s faculty, alumni and friends. This year’s theme is “The Power of Connection.”

The keynote speaker will be Alease Barnes ’18, an embryologist, educator and content creator who has been featured in news outlets like Good Morning America and BuzzFeed.

🗓 February 5, 2025
⌚️6 - 8 p.m.

Learn more and register today.
➡️: http://ncst.at/ba0p50UEC4c

I am so incredibly honored and humbled to be named NC State’s 2024 Outstanding Young Alumnus. My time at NC State had a tremendous impact on who I am and I’m so lucky I continue to have a close connection with the College of Sciences. Huge thank you to all of the mentors, professors and peers who supported my passion for science and teaching.

I came out of the womb ready to go to NC State (see slide 3 lol), so I had no doubts that it was where I’d end up! I may have been a little over confident because it was the only school I applied to. It was a risk (one I look back on think I was crazy for taking), but it paid off and I’m so grateful for my experience there!