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The devil is in the detail

Precongress Course 2

SIG Embryology     Special Interest Groups Embryology


Course coordinators
Gemma Arroyo (Spain), Ioannis Sfontouris (Greece), Monica Marques (Portugal), Amy Barrie (UK), Sofia Makieva (Switzerland) Nicola Williams (UK) Isabel Margarida Silvestre (Portugal) Seppe Segers (The Netherlands)

Course type
Advanced

Course description
By the end of this precongress course, participants will be equipped to make better-informed decisions regarding the intricate details of IVF laboratory techniques. They will receive useful tips to improve laboratory results, stay updated with current best practices and recall essential techniques and expertise crucial for enhancing IVF success rates. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of meticulous attention to detail in our practice, which is vital for achieving optimal outcomes in IVF procedures.    

Target audience
Embryologists, ART technicians, andrologists, clinicians, nurses, researchers and other personnel involved in reproductive medicine and ART

Educational needs and expected outcomes
The work in an IVF laboratory is meticulous, with every detail contributing to success. Therefore, it is crucial to review and summarise the main laboratory techniques, offering comprehensive guidance to participants. This will provide valuable insights and opportunities to enhance their laboratory results. The course will cover an overview of essential laboratory techniques, effective management practices and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure optimal outcomes.

By the end of this course, participants are expected to be able to make more informed decisions regarding IVF laboratory protocols and practices. They will have the opportunity to review essential techniques used in the IVF lab and stay current with the latest scientific advancements in the field.

Innovative aspects:
Focusing on the details that characterise the work of embryologists and how it can even influcence laboratory results. Covering preparation of culure media, fertilisation, micromanupulation, cryopreservation and much more, providing the opportunity for participants to discuss their converns with a diverse group of experts. 

Programme



Sunday 29 June 2025

09:00 - 09:30
Devil's guide to perfect media preparation
Speaker invited, but not confirmed
09:30 - 09:45
Discussion
09:45 - 10:15
At the heart of fertilisation: molecular dynamics of the sperm-egg interaction
Enrica Bianchi, Italy
10:15 - 10:30
Discussion
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 - 11:30
The art of insemination: a clinical perspective
Speaker invited, but not confirmed
11:30 - 11:45
Discussion
11:45 - 12:15
Demonic precision in micromanipulation 
Gemma Arroyo Cardona, Spain
12:15 - 12:30
Discussion
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 - 14:00
Embryo health revealed: profiling for success
Thomas Ebner, Austria
14:00 - 14:15
Discussion
14:15 - 14:45
Embryo transfer decoded: a comprehensive guide
Speaker invited, but not confirmed
14:45 - 15:00
Discussion
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break
15:30 - 16:00
Pitfalls and margins for improvement of oocyte vitrification
Debra Gook, Australia
16:00 - 16:15
Discussion
16:15 - 16:45
Devilishly effective: mastering lab management and KPIs
Amy Barrie, United Kingdom
16:45 - 17:00
Discussion