26th Annual In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer- A Comprehensive Update - 2013

This program brings together a renowned faculty to present the latest developments in every phase of in vitro fertilization and embryo management. The course addresses the needs of practicing scientists, gynecologists, reproductive endocrinologists, residents, and fellows who wish to review the specialty and update their knowledge in this rapidly changing and expanding field.

The intimate setting of the conference promotes extensive contact among speakers and participants with question periods after each talk and many opportunities for informal interaction. A very extensive course syllabus developed by the course instructors will be provided and an audience response system will be used to promote interaction with the speakers.

Particular attention will be devoted this year to the use of new adjuncts to gonadotropins, GnRH antagonists, aging of oocytes and sperm, oocyte cryopreservation, the impact of obesity and thyroid function on pregnancy, practical aspects of ultrasound-guided transfer technique, and new microarray techniques for PGS. A laboratory mini-symposium directed by Dr. William B. Schoolcraft will cover assessment of sperm, trouble-shooting the IVF lab, non-invasive evaluation of embryo metabolism and function, advances in embryo culture systems, and vitrification of eggs and embryos.