I wish you an inspiring and successful learning experience here in Saint Petersburg. Yours Sincerely, Rachel Clark CEO, EXCEMED

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2 Dear participant, A warm welcome to the "Advanced worshop in Embriology" event. I would like to inform you that as of 28 April 2014 the name of our Foundation changed to EXCEMED Excellence in Medical Education. The name change will not impact your registration status in this or any other Foundation event. This transition marks an exciting point in the evolution of the Foundation. We are proud to have provided world-class education to thousands of healthcare professionals over the past four decades - as a result, the Foundation has become synonymous with delivery excellence and highimpact CME. As we further develop our scientific and geographical presence it is important to us that our name accurately reflects the independent nature of the education we provide; EXCEMED symbolises our enduring mission to support the best possible outcomes for patients through the medical education we offer. We take pride in our complete dedication to the provision of CME - it is our sole focus and our passion. I wish you an inspiring and successful learning experience here in Saint Petersburg. Yours Sincerely, Rachel Clark CEO, EXCEMED 1

3 Aim of the course Success in ART depends on carefully controlled conditions in every step of the laboratory routine. In addition, continuous advance in technology requires constant revision of good laboratory practice and introduction of new techniques. This course aims to improve the participants knowledge on the latest improvement of new technologies and laboratory practice guidelines. The course offers an interactive program with specialized lectures tailored to fit the needs of Physicians and Embryologists working in ART, followed by video sessions and debates on hot topics. The aim is to provide the attendees with the possibility to actively discuss pertinent topics that have been the subject of controversy and innovation with renowned scientist and embryologists. Arguments of discussion will include how to provide the optimal laboratory conditions, the culture environments and the selection criteria for human embryos. Learning objectives By attending this live educational workshop the learners will be able to: Identify the ideal culture conditions to obtain embryos with high implantation potential Assess the new objective criteria to select the best embryo toward a Single Embryo Transfer Define the Good Laboratory Practice to improve quality management in IVF laboratory Target audience This course is aimed at scientists, embryologists and biologists, as well interested clinicians with experience in this field who seek to enhance their knowledge of new technologies. Accreditation An application has been made to the EACCME for CME accreditation of this EXCEMED course Advanced workshop in embryology to be held on November 2014 in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation. EXCEMED adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice Group (gcmep). 2

4 Scientific organiser Robert Fischer Fertility Center Hamburg Hamburg, Germany Scientific co-organisers Thorir Hardarson Fertility Centre Scandinavia Gothenburg, Sweden Zsolt Peter Nagy Reproductive Biology Associates Atlanta, Georgia, USA EXCEMED developed this programme in collaboration with: ALPHA, Scientists in Reproductive Medicine. Scientific secretariat EXCEMED - Excellence in Medical Education Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b Rome, Italy Associate Programme Manager: Sonia Rebustini Specialist Medical Advisor: Maria Giulia Minasi Tel.: Fax: info@excemed.org EXCEMED is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland Organising secretariat Meridiano Congress International Via Sapri, Rome (Italy) Senior Project Manager: Concetta Di Palma Tel: Fax: c.dipalma@meridiano.it 3

5 List of faculty members Scientific organiser Robert Fischer Fertility Center Hamburg Hamburg, Germany Scientific co-organisers Thorir Hardarson Fertility Centre Scandinavia Gothenburg, Sweden Zsolt Peter Nagy Reproductive Biology Associates Atlanta, Georgia, USA Faculty members Antonio Capalbo GENERA Centres for Reproductive Medicine Rome, Italy Kay Elder Bourn Hall Clinic, Bourn, Cambridge, United Kingdom Eugenia Rocafort Curià IVF-Spain Alicante, Spain Pierre Vanderzwalmen IVF Zentren Prof. Zech Bregenz, Austria Share your opinion with us! We are always looking for ways to bring our educational activities to the next level and meet your needs as a healthcare practitioner. You will be asked to answer a real-time survey during this event, followed by a post-event online survey to find out if the experience met your educational expectations. Your views also help us tailor future initiatives. Thank you for taking the time to participate! 4

6 Scientific programme

7 Scientific programme Friday, 28 November Registration EXCEMED Welcome R. Fischer (Germany) Scientific co-organiser welcome T. Hardarson (Sweden) Session I Laboratory technologies: embryo culture Chairman: R. Fischer (Germany) L1 The effect of culture conditions on clinical results T. Hardarson (Sweden) L2 Choosing the ideal embryo culture system T. Hardarson (Sweden) L3 In which cases high magnification sperm morphology selection is beneficial? P. Vanderzwalmen (Austria) Questions time Coffee break CS1 Interactive case studies T. Hardarson (Sweden) Lunch Legend: L: Lecture; VS: Video session; CS: Case studies 6

8 Scientific programme Friday, 28 November 2014 Session II Laboratory technologies: embryo selection Chairman: R. Fischer (Germany) L4 How to identify embryos with highest implantation potential: morphokinetic evaluation A. Capalbo (Italy) L5 How to identify embryos with highest implantation potential: Preimplantation Genetic Screening A. Capalbo (Italy) L6 From oocyte to blastocyst: objective tool for embryo selection E. Rocafort (Spain) Coffee break L7 Strategy for Single Embryo Transfer P. Vanderzwalmen (Austria) Question time CS2 Interactive case studies A. Capalbo (Italy), E. Rocafort (Spain) End of the day Legend: L: Lecture; VS: Video session; CS: Case studies 7

9 Scientific programme Saturday, 29 November 2014 Session III Laboratory organisation and cryopreservation Chairman: R. Fischer (Germany) L8 Gamete cryopreservation for different indications P. Vanderzwalmen (Austria) L9 How to implement laboratory organisation: materials and techniques K. Elder (UK) L10 Quality Managment System in the IVF laboratory K. Elder (UK) Question time Coffee break VS1 Video Session on laboratory organisation: materials and techniques K. Elder (UK) Discussion on laboratory Concluding remarks End of the workshop and closing lunch Legend: L: Lecture; VS: Video session; CS: Case studies 8

10 General information

11 General information Venue Courtyard By Marriott St. Petersburg Center West Pushkin 4* Naberezhnaya Kanala Griboedova 166, Admiralteyskiy district Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation Tel Dates November 2014 Language The official language of the symposium will be English. Simultaneous translation of English to/from Russian will be provided for the live educational event. Registration fee The full registration fee is 500,00 This fee includes: Scientific sessions Coffee breaks and luncheons Educational materials Certificate of attendance Simultaneous translation Congress dinner For any registration and accommodation need please contact: Concetta di Palma c/o Meridiano Congress International Via Sapri, Rome (Italy) Ph Fax c.dipalma@meridiano.it Register to EXCEMED website: follow us on 10

12 All EXCEMED programmes are organized solely to promote the exchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms of promotional activities are permitted. This programme is made possible thanks to an educational grant received from LLC Merck. 11

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14 Improving the patient's life through medical education EXCEMED - Excellence in Medical Education Representative Office Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino 1/B Rome, Italy. T , F Headquarters EXCEMED 14, Rue du Rhone, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland Copyright EXCEMED, All rights reserved.