Allan Pacey

Allan Pacey is a Professor of Andrology and Deputy Dean/Deputy Vice President at the University of Manchester. He has over 30 years of experience in male reproductive health research and previously worked in the NHS managing andrology laboratories and sperm banking services.

• Current Role: Professor of Andrology, Division of Developmental Biology & Medicine (L5)
• Expertise: Semen Analysis, Male Infertility, Assisted Reproductive Technology

Research Interests: His work focuses on male infertility, sperm quality, and reproductive technology, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to health and well-being. Recent studies include international consensus frameworks for infertility research and seasonal trends in sperm quality.

Scientific Contributions: He co-authored consensus statements on male infertility outcomes and post-publication integrity in clinical trials, with over 214 research outputs.

• Awards: MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)
• External Roles:
  • Advisory Committee Member, Science Media Centre (since Jun 2025)
  • Advisory Committee Member, Progress Educational Trust (since Jan 2025)
  • Patron, Fertility Alliance (since Jan 2024)
  • Member of Guideline Committee, National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (since Dec 2022)
  • Member of WHO Guideline Development Group (since 2018)

PhD Supervision: Accepting PhD students in reproductive medicine and related fields.