Pre-Congress Course
Lab Interventions on Blastocyst
Thursday, 1 May 2025 | 0900 – 1800
Venue: Room 324-325, Level 3, Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre
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.
This course is organized by the ASPIRE Embryology SIG
More information pertaining to registration can be found HERE
| Programme outline | Speaker | Chair | ||
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| 0900 – 0905 | Introduction by Workshop Chairperson | 5mins | Keshav Malhotra (India) | |
| Session 1: Factors Affecting Blastocyst Quality | Ryan Rose (Australia) | |||
| 0905 – 0925 | Role of Sperm in Making Good Quality Blastocysts | 20mins | David Morroll (United Kingdom) |
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| 0925 – 0945 | Oocyte Quality and How It Determines Blastulation | 20mins | Keshav Malhotra (India) | |
| 0945 – 1005 | How the Laboratory Influences the Blastocyst | 20mins | Krishna Mantravadi (India) | |
| 1005 – 1015 | Case Presentation on Improving Blastocyst Culture and Q/A | 10mins | Audrey Ang (Singapore) | |
| 1015 – 1035 | Q&A Discussion | 20mins | All Faculty | |
| 1035 – 1055 | Commercial Demostration – ZyMōt Sperm Preparation | 20mins | David Morroll (United Kingdom)(CooperSurgical) |
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| 1035 – 1105 | Coffee Break | 10mins | ||
| Session 2: Blastocyst Culture and Imaging New Updates | Krishna Mantravandi (India) | |||
| 1105 – 1125 | Optimizing Prolonged Embryo Culture Through the Use of Low Lactate Culture Medium: Day 0 Strategy | 20mins | Catello Scarica (Italy) | |
| 1125 – 1145 | AI for Blastocyst Assessment | 20mins | Mi Kyung Chung (Korea) | |
| 1145 – 1205 | Advanced Imaging of Blastocyst | 20mins | Ryan Rose (Australia) | |
| 1205 – 1215 | Q&A Discussion | 10mins | All Faculty | |
| 1215 – 1235 | Commercial Demostration – Blastocyst Culture | 20mins | Catello Scarica (Italy) (Fujifilm Irvine Scientific) |
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| 1235 – 1335 | Lunch | 60mins | ||
| Session 3:Blastocyst Vitrification | Tiencheng Arthur Chang (USA) | |||
| 1335 – 1355 | Fatty Acid Supplementation During Warming? Does It Improve Outcomes? | 20mins | Kenji Ezoe (Japan) | |
| 1355 – 1415 | Present and Future of Vitrification: The Ultra-Fast Protocols Are Here to Stay? | 20mins | Andreu Vives Perello (Spain) | |
| 1415 – 1435 | Debate:Ultra Rapid Vitrification Is Better Than Conventional Vitrification | 20mins | Against: Kenji Ezoe (Japan) For: Andreu Vives Perello (Spain) |
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| 1435 – 1445 | Q&A Discussion | 10mins | All Faculty | |
| 1445 – 1505 | Commercial Demostration – Conventional and Ultra-Fast Vitrification and Warming | 20mins | Andreu Vives Perello (Spain) (KITAZATO) |
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| 1505 – 1535 | Coffee Break | 30mins | ||
| Session 4:Blastocyst Biopsy | Keshav Malhotra (India) | |||
| 1535 – 1555 | Laser Biopsy Safety | 20mins | SweeLian Liow (Singapore) | |
| 1555 – 1615 | Is PGT-A Beneficial for All ? | 20mins | Tiencheng Arthur Chang (USA) | |
| 1615 – 1635 | Genetic Assessment – The Non-Invasive Way | 20mins | Richard Choy (Hong Kong) | |
| 1635 – 1725 | Panel Discussion: My Secrets : Blastocyst Biopsy and Post Biopsy Vitrification | 50mins | All Faculty | |
| 1725 – 1745 | Commercial Demostration – Laser and Blastocyst Biopsy | 20mins | SweeLian Liow (Singapore) (Hamilton Thorne) |
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| 1745 – 1750 | Closing Remarks | 5mins | Keshav Malhotra (India) | |
