Trophectoderm Biopsy and Cell Preparation for PGT – China COE

Location

This course will be held at Virtual CooperSurgical Centre of Excellence in Shanghai, China.

Course Type

1-Day Course

Level

Intermediate – Advanced

Course Description

This course will be a step-by-step guide to trophectoderm biopsy and cell preparation for PGT, with a critical appraisal of the technique’s efficacy including the role of vitrification. Methods for biopsy and cell preparation via tubing including a description of pipettes, media and equipment will be discussed in detail. Demonstration of both techniques using video is included.

Course Objectives

• To learn about the theory and practice of trophectoderm biopsy and cell preparation for the introduction of PGT to the clinical and laboratory setting
• To learn about the role of vitrification in a PGT program
• To learn about the introduction of this technique into the clinical and laboratory setting
• To learn how to validate, train and maintain consistent outcomes

Target Audience

Lab technicians, clinical embryologists, and research scientists

Educational needs and expected outcomes

The course aims to discuss

• an insight in Reproductive Genetics
• knowledge on the technical aspects of the trophectoderm biopsy and cell preparation for PGT
• an introduction to the micromanipulation equipment set-up, including choice of microtools and troubleshooting
• knowledge of the role of vitrification in a PGT program
• knowledge of setting up and maintaining quality in your biopsy project in your lab
• initiation in hands-on training of trophectoderm biopsy and cell preparation for PGT

Educational methods

• Lectures, discussions, demonstrations and hands-on training on trophectoderm biopsy, using mouse embryos

Minimal expertise required for participation in the Course

Lab technicians, clinical embryologists, research scientists with micromanipulation experience wishing to learn the basics of trophectoderm biopsy and cell preparation for PGT and/or improve their technique.

Maximum number of participants

4-6 participants

Language

The official language of the course is Chinese.

Certificate of attendance

Participants obtain a certificate of attendance after attending all modules and completing the Course evaluation at the end of the Course.

What’s included

• Attendance to the modules, lectures, exercises, and Q&A sessions
• Syllabus of the Cours3
• Hands-on training
• Certificate of attendance after attendance of all modules and after completion of the evaluation of the Course

Registration

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