Pre-Congress Course
Part 1: Foundations of Medically Assisted Reproduction (0900 – 1300)
Thursday, 1 May 2025 | 0900 – 1300
Venue: Room 336, Level 3, Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre
Course Description
This course is designed for nurses working in the field of assisted reproductive technology (ART). It covers essential concepts in infertility, including emerging causes such as chronic endometritis, adenomyosis, and male infertility. The course will also explore seminal fluid analysis, sperm selection methods, DNA fragmentation, oocyte freezing, and ART stimulation protocols. Nurses will gain valuable insights into ART practices, including legislative updates and laboratory aspects, while engaging in discussions to enhance their understanding and patient care skills.
Course Objective
- Understand emerging causes of infertility relevant to nursing practice.
- Learn the role of seminal fluid analysis and sperm selection technologies in ART.
- Understand the impact of DNA fragmentation in sperm on fertility treatments.
- Gain knowledge of oocyte freezing techniques and ART stimulation protocols.
- Stay informed on legislative updates and laboratory practices related to ART.
- Enhance ability to support patients through ART procedures with updated knowledge.
This course is jointly organised by the ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses SIG
More information pertaining to registration can be found HERE
| Programme outline | Speaker | Chair | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: (0900 – 1300) Foundations of Medically Assisted Reproduction | ||||
| 0900 – 0905 | Introduction and Welcome | 5mins | Carmel Carrigan (Australia) | |
| Session 1: Contemporary Oocyte Freezing | ||||
| 0905 – 0925 | Legislative and Clinical Care Aspects of Oocyte Freezing | 20mins | Karin Hammarberg (Australia) | Carmel Carrigan (Australia) |
| 0925 – 0945 | Stimulation Protocols Including PPOS (And Success Rates) | 20mins | Suresh Nair (Singapore) | |
| 0945 – 1005 | Laboratory Aspects | 20mins | Swee Lian Liow (Singapore) | |
| 1005 – 1015 | Q&A Discussion | 10mins | All faculty | |
| 1015 – 1020 | Coffee Break | 5mins | ||
| Session 2: Understanding What the Seminal Fluid Analysis (SFA) Does and Does Not Tell Us About Diagnosis and Treatment | ||||
| 1020 – 1040 | Correlation of Seminal Fluid Analysis (SFA) With Fertility and ART Success Rates | 20mins | Zhongwei Huang (Singapore) | Astor Tse (Hong Kong) |
| 1040 – 1100 | Use of Sperm Selection Devices – ZyMōt, LensHooke and Hyaluronan Binding | 20mins | Kenji Ezoe (Japan) | |
| 1100 – 1120 | DNA Fragmentation in Sperm | 20mins | Deepak Modi (India) | |
| 1120 – 1130 | Q&A Discussion | 10mins | All faculty | |
| Session 3: New and Possibly Emerging Causes of Infertility (Some Controversial) | ||||
| 1130 – 1150 | Chronic Endometritis and Adenomyosis | 20mins | Maria Antonia Habana (Philippines) | Carmel Carrigan (Australia) |
| 1150 – 1210 | Male Contributors to Infertility Including Lifestyle and Endocrine Disruptors | 20mins | Deepak Modi (India) | |
| 1210 – 1230 | Balanced Translocations and PGT-A – What Do They Mean and How Are They Managed? | 20mins | Robert Norman (Australia) | |
| 1230 – 1240 | Q&A Discussion | 10mins | All faculty | |
| 1240 – 1250 | Closing Remarks | 10mins | Carmel Carrigan (Australia) & Astor Tse (Hong Kong) |
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| 1300 – 1400 | Lunch (provided only for Full Day participants) | 60mins | ||
