Prof. Cesare Galli, co-founder of Avantea, has opened the 40th conference of the European Association of Embryo Technology (AETE), held in Brescia on the 6-7th of September 2024.

As a recognized pioneer in animal assisted reproduction Prof. Galli summarized four decades of research and applications highlighting the contribution of European scientists and practitioners to the progress of reproductive biotechnologies. In his lecture, he paid tribute to several prominent figures of the field, including Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799), who performed the first successful artificial insemination in a bitch, and Walter Heap (1855-1929), who was an embryo transfer pioneer, and several other scientists up to the present time. With 40 years of experience in both academia and industry, Prof. Galli explored how science and practice have mutually influenced each other over the years, exchanging ideas and results through participation in scientific society meetings, such as those held by the AETE. In conclusion, Prof. Galli emphasized the importance of investing time and resources in communication to raise awareness among the public, politicians, and regulators about the achievements of reproductive biotechnologies and their significant contributions to animal breeding and food supply safety.