The Association of Clinical Embryologists (ACE) is the professional body of and for embryologists in the UK. ACE was founded in 1993 to promote high standards of practice in clinical embryology and to support the professional interests of embryologists working in the UK. ACE now has in excess of 500 members.

What are ACE's Objectives?
To advance the education and training of persons engaged in the profession of clinical embryology and to promote high standards within the profession, in particular through the provision of advice, information and support to its members.

To conduct or commision and to make public the results of research into the training needs of the profession.

To contribute to the relief of persons suffering from subfertility, in particular through the promotion of high standards of laboratory services in the field of clinical embryology.

Activities
The activities of ACE are directed by an Executive Committee elected by the membership. The Association also has Training, Professional Development and Accreditation subcommittees. The Training Committee administers the Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Embryology. The Professional Development Committee aims to develop both a programme for continuing education and a senior qualification for clinical embryologists. The Laboratory Accreditation committee has published guidelines for good laboratory practice which have now been adopted by the Human Fertility and Embryology Authority (HFEA) for their inspections.

The Executive Committee and the subcommittees hold frequent meetings and are required to be responsive to the needs and the wishes of the membership. Any member who wishes to contribute to the work of the Association can contact the appropriate chair.