Basic Andrology Course

Ready to dive into the world of andrology? This 'attendee limited' in-person event is perfect if you want to learn the basics in a hands-on, friendly setting.

Meet experts, learn theory, ask questions, and get practical hands-on experience that you won’t find online. Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your knowledge and skills.

Aimed at STPs in Andrology or Embryology (1st or 2nd year), Science graduates or Reproductive Technicians who would like work in the field, BMS interested in Andrology or junior Embryologists wanting more Andrology exposure. Basic pipetting skills expected.

Info: 10:00 Registration

10:15 Basic Lab Principles / Safety

10:45 Introduction to WHO 2021

11:00 Refreshment Break

11:15 Practice types: Therapeutic vs. Diagnostic

11:30 Antisperm Antibodies and Sperm Vitality

11:45 Sample Collection and Macroscopic Evaluation Theory

12:30-13:30 Lunch Break

13:45 Lab Demonstration: Motility Assessment and Wet Prep

14:00 Lab Practical: Wet Slide Prep and Assessment

15:30 Lab Practical: Manual Motility Assessment and CASA demo

16:30 End

Info: 10:00 Registration

10:15 Selecting dilution and Makler rough count

10:45 Sperm Concentration Measurement

11:00 Refreshment Break

11:15 CASA and alternative methods

11:45 Practice counts and calculations

12:30-13:30 Social Lunch

13:45 Lab Demonstration: Dilution and Neubauer count

14:30 Lab Practical: Selecting dilution and making dilutions

15:30 Lab Practical: Counting using NEQAS samples (known values)

16:30 End

Info: 10:00 Registration

10:15 Principles of morphology staining and different types

10:45 Group IQA sample practice

11:00 Refreshment Break

11:15 Unusual morphology and implications

11:45 WHO and TZI

12:30-13:30 Lunch Break

13:45 Lab Demonstration: PAP Staining and Pre-stained Methods

14:30 Lab Practical: Pre-stained methods

15:30 Lab Practical: TZI (+PAP if time)

16:30 Course End

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