European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

Regulation of quality and safety in ART –

the EU Tissues and Cells Directive perspective

ESHRE Campus symposium

Dublin, Ireland

14-15 September 2012

Organised by the ESHRE Special Interest Group Safety and Quality in ART and the Task Force EU Tissues and Cells Directive

Venue 

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Meeting room Goldsmiths Hall
Golden Lane
Dublin 8
Ireland

Scientific Committee 

Petra De Sutter (Belgium)
Edgar V. Mocanu (Ireland)

Local Organising Committee

Evelyn Cottell
Padraig Kelly
Edgar Mocanu

Faculty 

Christina Bergh (Sweden)
Evelyn Cottell (Ireland)
Petra De Sutter (Belgium)
Padraig Kelly (Ireland)
Kersti Lundin (Sweden)
Nick Macklon (United Kingdom)
Edgar V. Mocanu (Ireland)
Françoise Shenfield (United Kingdom)
Basic C. Tarlatzis (Greece)
Kelly Tilleman (Belgium)
Etienne Van den Abbeel (Belgium)

Course description 

This 2-day course aims to provide a wide view of the clinical and laboratory ART practice and the way this has been shaped by the European Tissues and Cell Directive.

The first day is covering the multiple facets of ART practice from patient selection and risks to patient and offspring to laboratory good practice, safety and quality in ART. The day will complete with a general view of ART practice touching on the need to certify ART units, a detailed understanding of the legal and ethical implications of the EUTC Directive, validation of laboratory equipment and the topical and relevant aspect of vigilance in ART.

The second day is dedicated to hands–on workshops to cover practical steps in implementing the Directive and a comprehensive guide on how to effectively prepare for the inspection process. 
 

Course objectives 

• Identify the responsibilities of ART units from the perspective of the EUTCD
• Recognise risks associated with the practice of ART
• Discuss issues related to quality and safety from the EUTCD perspective
• Identify the legal and ethical implications of the Directive
• Understand regulatory issues like training, validation of equipment and vigilance in ART
• Have the opportunity to share expertise during the 2 workshops introducing practical steps in the implementation of the Directive
 

Target audience 

Professionals practicing in the field of ART to include doctors, nurses, embryologists, quality managers

Organising secretariat

ESHRE Central Office
Meerstraat 60
1852 Grimbergen
Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)2 269 09 69
Fax: +32 (0)2 269 56 00
E-mail: info@eshre.eu
Website: www.eshre.eu

Scientific secretariat 

Ms. Adrienne Coote
HARI Unit
Rotunda Hospital
Dublin 1
Tel: +353 1 807 27 32
E-mail: acoote@rcsi.ie

Language

The official language of the course is English.

Registrations

Registrations are only possible online. Registrations are limited to 100 participants. For availability of places, please click here 

Early registration fees (until 31 August 2012):
1. Members of ESHRE = 150 Euro
2. Non-members of ESHRE = 250 Euro
3. Student members of ESHRE = 100 Euro
4. Student non-members of ESHRE* = 150 Euro

Onsite registration fees (from 31 August 2012 onwards):
1. Members of ESHRE = 200 Euro
2. Non-members of ESHRE = 350 Euro
3. Student members of ESHRE = 150 Euro
4. Student non-members of ESHRE* = 250 Euro

* “Student” applies to undergraduate, graduate and medical students, residents and post-doctoral research trainees . A letter from the Head of Department proving the participant’s student status must accompany each student registration. This letter has to be faxed to the ESHRE Central Office (+32 2 269 56 00) or sent by email (info@eshre.eu).

Deadline early registration: 31 August 2012. Registrations can only be validated and confirmed when accompanied by payment. Please make sure ESHRE receives payment by this date. Only participants who register before this date, will receive a box with the course material. Participants registered after this date will received the same course material, but without the box.

PLEASE NOTE! The preferred methods of payment are either by bank transfer or credit card. Cheques and bank drafts will not be accepted.

Registration fees 1, 2, 3, and 4 include:
- Attendance to all sessions
- Symposium syllabus
- Lunch
- Coffee breaks
- Certificate of attendance
 

Cancellation policy

All cancellations should be made in writing. An administrative fee of 25 Euro will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellations received after 14 August 2012 will not be refunded.

Certificate of attendance

Participants can only obtain a certificate of attendance after completing the online evaluation. After the course, ESHRE will send an email with an URL where to complete this evaluation.

Social event

More info will follow

Hotel accommodation

A number of hotel rooms have been blocked at the Radisson Blu Hotel (venue of the campus course). Room rates are 150 Euro for a single room and 160 Euro for a double room. Reservations can be made at reservations.royal.dublin@radissonblu.com. When booking a room, please mention code ESHR130912. Unsold rooms will be released on 14 August 2012.

Recommended links:

http://www.visitdublin.com/

http://www.booking.com/ 
 

How to get there 

More information on how to get there can be found on the website of the venue. 

About Dublin

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