Our Physicians

During her residency, Dr. Brown co-authored research performed at the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine (CCRM) in the areas of egg and embryo vitrification. While performing this research, Dr. Brown realized she could invest in her own future fertility, and have some sense of reproductive security by freezing her own eggs for potential future use. Today she works to educate the community about the option of Fertility Preservation for reproductive-age patients diagnosed with cancer and preparing for chemotherapy, or for women delaying conception for personal or social reasons. Dr. Brown completed her fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Fletcher Allen Health Care, where she performed research in PCOS, which was published and presented at national meetings.

She then moved with her family to Denver, Colorado, where she worked at CCRM from 2012-2014, expanding her infertility practice and learning a tremendous amount by treating complex patients from all over the world. Dr. Brown specializes in reproductive surgery, Fertility Preservation, PCOS, and IVF with pre-implantation genetic diagnosis. Dr. Brown was elected by reproductive endocrinologists across New England to be the President of the New England Fertility Society in 2019. She spent 2014-2018 representing Vermont on the NEFS Executive Committee as the member-at-large. Dr Brown was also elected by her peers in 2018 to represent independent practitioners in Vermont as an executive board member of Health First. Health First leads the medical community to provide Vermonters community-based, accessible, effective, and personalized medical care.

Dr. Brown grew up in the Midwest (Shawnee Mission, Kansas) but spent a lot of time in Denver, Colorado, where she enjoyed running triathlons while attending medical school at the University of Colorado and residency at St Joseph’s Hospital in Denver, CO. Like many other women in our culture today, she was single in her 30’s and focused on her training and her career, yet knew that her ovaries may not cooperate with a “holding pattern.” While performing research in oocyte vitrification as a 34-year old, Ob/Gyn resident, Dr. Brown realized she could invest in her own future fertility, and have some sense of reproductive security by undergoing fertility preservation—freezing her eggs for potential future use.

Little did she know that after moving to Vermont to complete her fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility with just one dog, she would leave 3 years later with a husband, a baby boy, and another dog! Dr. Brown then worked at the Colorado Center for Reproductive Medicine, in Denver, CO from 2012-2014. She greatly expanded her infertility practice and learned a tremendous amount by treating wonderful patients from all over the world. Dr. Brown is now happy to be practicing in Vermont at NRM.

The Brown family has grown—they now have three sons and one daughter. With all that crew, they are thrilled to be part of the fabulous Vermont community that is helping raise their family. The Browns love to ski, hike, laugh, and eat maple syrup. Dr. Brown’s spouse, Roger, is the son of Marilyn Cochran Brown, from the family of the “Skiing Cochrans.” He works hard (when he is not skiing or coaching t-ball) making Slopeside Syrup and Untapped.

With her personal history, Dr. Brown truly believes that anything can happen. She specializes in reproductive surgery, fertility preservation, and IVF with preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and PCOS. Dr. Brown loves working with patients to help them understand and work toward their family planning goals—and she reminds patients that you never know exactly how your journey will unfold. It may end up totally different than you ever imagined.

In conjunction with Dr. Murray, Dr. Casson founded Northeastern Reproductive Medicine to focus on providing excellent, personal, compassionate, and affordable care to patients in Vermont and upstate New York. Dr. Casson is Board-Certified in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. He worked at Fletcher Allen Health Care for 15 years and was the REI Division Director for 5 years. As part of a national, multi-center Reproductive Medicine Network, Dr. Casson was instrumental in ground-breaking research including PCOS and primary infertility. To learn more about his recent work in the PCOS II trial, click here. Dr Casson was elected to represent Vermont on the Executive Committee of the New England Fertility Society.

When not in the office, Dr. Casson enjoys spending his free time with his family of 5—boating and fly fishing on Lake Champlain and Lake Ontario, and trying to keep up with his kids.

Dr. Casson’s training, history and experience bring complex patients a wide breadth of knowledge. For years he has been instrumental in providing care for patients throughout Vermont, upstate New York, and Quebec, always striving to provide the most cost-effective care.

Dr. Murray has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals including Human Reproduction, Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fertility and Sterility. She underwent OB/GYN residency training at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. From 1999-2014, Dr. Murray worked at Fletcher Allen Health Care and was an Associate Professor in the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology.

In addition to a busy clinical practice, Dr. Murray became Residency Program Director in 2004 and held that position for 8 years. Along with Dr. Casson, Dr. Murray opened NRM to bring affordable, comfortable care to patients in a warm environment. She specializes in IVF, robotic surgery, PCOS, and provides care to French-speaking patients. Dr. Murray was elected by her peers to serve on the HealthFirst Board Of Directors from 2014-2017, leading the effort to provide Vermonters community-based, accessible, effective, and personalized medical care.

Growing up in Minnesota with a father and grandfather who were physicians, medical school seemed inevitable for Christine Murray MD. Dr. Murray continues with her fine family tradition of medical care by providing expert diagnosis and treatment to patients with fertility issues.

Dr. Murray graduated from Mayo Medical School in Minnesota in 1987. After her internship at Georgetown University, she had two years of residency training in the field of psychiatry at the Mayo Clinic before deciding that she was better suited to women’s health. She then moved to Montreal, Canada for her residency training and training as a fellow in reproductive endocrinology.

At McGill, Christine Murray MD met her husband and found amazing friends and mentors. Marriage to a French-speaking anesthesiologist and her work in Montreal required that she learn a second language. Thanks to an immersive course in French, she is fluent in the language and helps our French-speaking patients.

In 1999, Dr. Murray moved to Burlington, VT and worked for the next 14 years at the University of Vermont Medical Center and became associate professor in the division of reproductive endocrinology. In 2004, Dr. Murray became the residency program director and held that position for eight years. Christine Murray MD, along with Dr. Peter Casson, decided to open NRM to bring affordable, comfortable care to patients. Dr. Murray specializes in infertility and PCOS.

Dr. Murray enjoys family activities and many hobbies. Dr. Murray has three (now adult) children who are passionate skiers. In her own free time, Dr. Murray likes to knit and practice other fiber arts, read, play the piano and hike with her golden retriever.

Patients benefit from the compassion and skill that Christine Murray MD, brings to every appointment and procedure. Contact us for an appointment with Dr. Murray and find out how she and our dedicated team can help you pursue your parenting goals.

She is a native Vermonter who earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Seton Hall University. Emily returned to the green mountain state to work as an operating room nurse at UVMMC. In this role, she gainedvast expertise working across service lines from neurosurgery to general and GYN surgical procedures. Although she loved her surgical career, she decided to further her education and become a family nurse practitioner so she could establish relationships with patients of all different backgrounds.

Emily obtained her Masters of Science in Nursing from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts in 2020. Emily works with all of our patients here at NRM discussing diagnostic testing results, providing education on treatment cycles and coordinating care for patients. She takes great pride in furthering her education within the field to better serve our patients. When Emily is not at NRM you will find her spending time with family, adventuring with her husband Ben, daughter Lydia, and their two pugs, Charlotte and Meisha. Family is very important to Emily which is why she looks forward to working with you on building yours.