Bologna 2009

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The search for excellence in IVF laboratories: towards “the best”

Bologna, Italy

23-24 January 2009

Speakers’ hand-outs

Laboratory set up: important clues – R. Janssens (BE)

The choice of culture media and strategies: advantages and potential risks – G. Jones (Australia)

The importance of hormonal stimulation – A.P. Ferraretti (IT)

Understanding the oocyte: is there a way to recognize the best? – U. Eichenlaub-Ritter (DE)

In vitro oocyte maturation: towards an improvement? – M. De Vos (BE)

“New” approaches for sperm selection – C. Barratt (UK)

The importance of sperm quality. IMSI: choosing according to sperm morphology – P. Vanderzwalmen (AT)

The importance of sperm quality. Birefringence: choosing according to protoplasmic structure – L. Gianaroli (Italy)

Oocyte cryopreservation: which oocyte and which method – D. Edgar (AU)

Sperm cryopreservation: which sperm sample and which method – G. Ruvolo (IT)

Zygote morphology as a reflection of embryo polarity – L. Scott (USA)

Zygote cryopreservation: which zygote and which method – G. Jones (AU)

Embryo / blastocyst cryopreservation: which embryo, which blastocyst and which method – K. Lundin (SE)

The search for excellence in IVF laboratories: towards the “best” – it is not an option, but an obligation – C. Magli (IT)

Future perspectives for IVF laboratories – E. van den Abbeel (BE)

Embryo and blastocyst morphology as a reflection of embryo viability – L. Scott (USA)