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Pre-Congress Course 1

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Room 324-325
Thursday, May 1, 2025
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Overview

Lab Interventions on Blastocyst by Embryology SIG


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Course Description The ASPIRE 2025 Pre-Congress Workshop on Lab Interventions on Blastocyst, organized by the Embryology SIG, brings together global experts to explore cutting-edge techniques and advancements in blastocyst research and clinical applications. With a focus on the interplay of gamete quality, laboratory innovations, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and advanced imaging, this comprehensive workshop provides a unique opportunity for embryologists, clinicians, and researchers to enhance their expertise. Attendees will gain insights into the latest developments in culture mediums, vitrification techniques, and non-invasive genetic assessments, alongside practical demonstrations and interactive discussions. Course Objective • Understand Factors Influencing Blastocyst Quality • Learn about low-lactate culture mediums, AI-driven assessment tools, and advanced imaging techniques to optimize outcomes. • Evaluate ultra-rapid vitrification methods and fatty acid supplementation strategies to improve cryopreservation outcomes. • Discover the benefits and limitations of PGT-A and the potential of non-invasive genetic testing for improved clinical applications. • Participate in commercial demonstrations on sperm preparation, blastocyst culture, and biopsy technologies to refine technical skills.


Speaker

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Mr David Morroll
Director Of Clinical Support
Coopersurgical

Role of Sperm in Making Good Quality Blastocysts

9:05 AM - 9:25 AM
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Dr. Keshav Malhotra
Lab Director
Art Rainbow Ivf

Oocyte Quality and How It Determines Blastulation

9:25 AM - 9:45 AM
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Dr. Krishna Mantravadi
Hod/scientific Director
Oasis Fertility

How the Laboratory Influences the Blastocyst

9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
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Ms. Audrey Ang
Embryologist
Virtus Fertility Centre

Case Presentation on Improving Blastocyst Culture and Q/A

10:05 AM - 10:15 AM
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Mr David Morroll
Director Of Clinical Support
Coopersurgical

Commercial Demonstration – ZyMōt Sperm Preparation (This segment is sponsored by CooperSurgical)

10:35 AM - 10:55 AM
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Dr. Catello Scarica
New Fertility Group

Optimizing Prolonged Embryo Culture Through the Use of Low Lactate Culture Medium: Day 0 Strategy

11:05 AM - 11:25 AM
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Dr. Mi Kyung Chung
Science And Laboratory Director
Seoul Rachel Fertility Center

AI for Blastocyst Assessment

11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
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Dr. Ryan Rose
Scientific Director
Monash IVF Group

Advanced Imaging of Blastocyst

11:45 AM - 12:05 PM
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Dr. Catello Scarica
New Fertility Group

Commercial Demonstration – Blastocyst Culture (This segment is sponsored by Fujifilm Irvine Scientific)

12:15 PM - 12:35 PM
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Dr. Kenji Ezoe
Senior Scientist
Kato Ladies Clinic

Fatty Acid Supplementation During Warming? Does It Improve Outcomes?

1:35 PM - 1:55 PM
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Dr. Andreu Vives Perelló
Embryologist, Scientific Advisor & Msl
Kitazato – Dibimed

Present and Future of Vitrification: The Ultra-Fast Protocols Are Here to Stay?

1:55 PM - 2:15 PM
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Dr. Andreu Vives Perelló
Embryologist, Scientific Advisor & Msl
Kitazato – Dibimed

Debate - For: Ultra Rapid Vitrification Is Better Than Conventional Vitrification

2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
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Dr. Kenji Ezoe
Senior Scientist
Kato Ladies Clinic

Debate - Against: Ultra Rapid Vitrification Is Better Than Conventional Vitrification

2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
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Dr. Andreu Vives Perelló
Embryologist, Scientific Advisor & Msl
Kitazato – Dibimed

Commercial Demonstration – Conventional and Ultra-Fast Vitrification and Warming (This segment is sponsored by Kitazato Corporation)

2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
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Dr. Swee Lian Liow
Scientific Director
Virtus Health

Laser Biopsy Safety

3:35 PM - 3:55 PM
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Prof. Tiencheng Arthur Chang
Professor & Lab Director
University of Texas Health Science Center

Is PGT-A Beneficial for All?

3:55 PM - 4:15 PM
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Prof. Richard Choy
Professor
CUHK

Genetic Assessment – The Non-Invasive Way

4:15 PM - 4:35 PM
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Dr. Swee Lian Liow
Scientific Director
Virtus Health

Commercial Demonstration – Laser and Blastocyst Biopsy (This segment is sponsored by Nexpring Health)

5:25 PM - 5:45 PM
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