Baylor Assisted Reproductive Technologies Hands-on Workshop

Practical training in ART/IVF techniques, including gametogenesis, ovarian stimulation, semen analysis, fertility preservation & more

About this Event

Receive practical and hands-on training through both lecture and interactive breakout sessions over this two-day workshop.

Target:

REI fellows, OB/GYN residents, and anyone interested in increasing their knowledge of assisted reproductive technologies and IVF

Objectives:

Critically appraise the female and male gametogenesis processes, and the variations during IVF stimulation.

Understand the ART/IVF procedures, including ultrasound monitoring, egg retrieval, semen processing embryo culture,and embryo transfer.

Learn the basics of fertility preservation: Indications andstimulation, for fertility preservation, and hands-on experience in sperm and egg cryopreservation.

Familiarize with the IVF laboratory equipment such asincubators, microscopes, micromanipulators, culture media,and cryopreservation systems.

Receive practical training in essential ART/IVF techniques suchas semen analysis, sperm preparation, ICSI, embryo biopsy,vitrification and warming of embryo, embryo culture, and embryo transfer.

Space is limited. Register early.

In the event you must cancel your registration, the registration cost will be refunded (less fees) up to 30 days before the workshop date.

DAY 1


🕑: 07:30 AM
Registration and Breakfast

🕑: 08:30 AM
Welcome and Introduction

🕑: 08:45 AM
Lecture 1: Gametogenesis
Host: Dr. Laura Detti

🕑: 09:15 AM
Lecture 2: Ovarian Stimulation and Monitoring
Host: Dr. Leah Schenk

🕑: 09:45 AM
Lecture 3: Introduction to Semen Analysis
Host: Dr. Momal Sharif

🕑: 10:15 AM
Lecture 4: Semen Preparation for ART
Host: Ms. Daneeka Hamilton

🕑: 10:45 AM
Coffee Break

🕑: 11:00 AM
Lecture 5: Introduction to Embryology – Eggs to Embryos
Host: Dr. Valia Achille

🕑: 11:30 AM
Lecture 6: Techniques in Embryology – Genetic Testing to Embryo Transfer
Host: Dr. Chellakkan Blesson

🕑: 12:00 PM
Lunch Break

🕑: 01:00 PM
Breakout for Hands-on Training (40-minute sessions)

Info: Station 1: Sperm Preparation |

Station 2: Sperm Cryopreservation and Thaw |

Station 3: ICSI |

Station 4: Assisted Hatching and Trophectoderm Biopsy |

Station 5: Vitrification and Warming (eggs and embryos) |

Station 6: Ultrasound

🕑: 06:30 PM
Socializing and Dinner

DAY 2


🕑: 07:30 AM
Breakfast

🕑: 08:30 AM
Lecture 7: Indications for Fertility Preservation
Host: Dr. Laurie McKenzie

🕑: 09:00 AM
Lecture 8: Ovarian Stimulation in Oncofertility
Host: Dr. Terri Woodard

🕑: 09:30 AM
Breakout for Hands-on Training (20-minute sessions)

Info: Station 1: Semen Analysis – Morphology | Station 2: Semen Analysis – Viability |Station 3: Preparation for Embryo Transfer | Station 4: Embryo Grading and Morphokinetics | Station 5: Embryo Transfer Simulation Exercise with Dummies | Station 6: Facility Tour

🕑: 11:30 AM
Discussion / Q&A / Certificate Award / Group Photo

🕑: 12:00 PM
Boxed Lunch

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