Michael Francis Costello

Dr Michael Francis Costello serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Women's & Children's Health within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He holds concurrent positions as a Clinical Academic at the Royal Hospital for Women and Clinical Consultant with IVFAustralia. His clinical expertise is complemented by subspecialty certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI).

Dr Costello's research focuses on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), infertility, and assisted conception, with significant contributions to evidence-based clinical guidelines. He chaired the landmark 'Therapy for Infertility for PCOS' Guideline Development Group for the Evidence-based guideline for the assessment and management of PCOS - the first evidence-based guideline in PCOS both nationally and internationally, approved by the NHMRC in 2011. As an editor for the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders & Subfertility Group, he actively contributes to systematic reviews in reproductive medicine.

• Royal Hospital for Women Representative on the Coast Association Tow Research Committee
• Clinical Representative on the IVFAustralia Research and Development Committee
• Examiner to the Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI) Board of Examiners
• Inaugural member and Committee Member of the PCOS Australian Alliance (PCOSAA) Strategic Advisory Group
• Project Team Leader (Chair) of the 'PCOS Therapy for Infertility' Evidence Based Clinical Guidelines Group

Dr Costello maintains active involvement in professional organizations including the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) and the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group. His scholarly contributions include 97 journal articles, 8 book chapters, and 3 books, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in reproductive medicine through evidence-based practice.