Dear EMBCOL newsletter subscriber,
1) EMBCOL has created a group in Telegram for discussion of reproductive embryology related topics. The group' administrator is Pasha Itsykson, PhD, EMB (EMBCOL). Please follow this link to join the group: https://t.me/joinchat/IF6hkBezt20SA2eTyKQqaQ
2) Due to COVID-19 pandemic, one of our partner organizations, American Center for Reproductive Medicine, Cleveland Clinic has decided to begin offering ART training in a NEW Online format. The first such Online course is being planned on November 10 and going forward once a month this training will cover 10 different modules which includes routine (manual and automated semen analysis, sperm morphology and other ancillary tests) and advanced tests (sperm DNA fragmentation, seminal oxidation-reduction potential) in andrology as well as all ART-related lab procedures such as: ICSI, assisted hatching, embryo biopsy, PGD, vitrification, sperm preparation and gamete cryopreservation.
Click here to view the flyer. The training is completely free.
About the Training:
Training Goals:
Learn about routine semen analysis including proper semen collection, measurement of volume, pH, viscosity, manual and automated sperm count and motility using sperm counting chambers, and preparation of seminal smear for morphology.
Who Can Apply:
Biologists, laboratory technologists, embryologists, undergrad life science students, andrologists, veterinarians, medical graduates, researchers, scientists, physicians and others with an interest in learning the latest in andrology and embryology lab protocols from practicing andrologists, renowned clinical embryologists as well as IVF and male infertility specialists.
Details about the Upcoming Training Module: 1A Manual Semen Analysis Date, Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST
The course is chaired by Ashok Agarwal, PhD, HCLD (ABB), EMB (EMBCOL) | Professor, Lerner College of Medicine | Director, Andrology Center | Director, American Center for Reproductive Medicine | Cleveland Clinic
3) Recommended reading: https://www.fertstert.org/article/S0015-0282(20)30762-7/fulltext
