Webinar Library
Improving outcomes by targeting the male factor
This webinar reviews the impact of sperm quality on assisted conception and discusses how sperm populations and individual sperm can be selected to optimize outcomes. Recorded: 2nd June 2020 Duration: 30 min [...]
Artificial shrinkage for blastocyst vitrification
During this Journal club, we discuss whether artificial shrinkage should be performed prior to blastocyst vitrification. Boyard J, Reignier A, Chtourou S, Lefebvre T, Barrière P, Fréour T. Should artificial shrinkage be performed prior [...]
Tips and Tricks for Successful Vitrification
Olga Razina, MSc offers tips and tricks for successful Vitrification. Recorded: 22th May 2020 Duration: 28 min
Cytokines hold promise to human embryo culture
This Journal Club discussed the recently published paper: Cytokines hold promise for human embryo culture in vitro: results of a randomized clinical trial, (Human Reproduction Open, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020, hoz036). After a [...]
Implantation requirements: Embryo competency and endometrial receptivity
In this webinar, Mike Large, PhD, Senior Director for Research and Development (Genomics) at CooperSurgical introduced participants to the key aspects of the embryo-endometrium relationship. He covers topics including signaling between the embryo and endometrium, [...]
It’s gone viral: Reducing risk by implementing Good Laboratory Practice
In this webinar, Steven Fleming, PhD introduced participants to the safe resumption of clinical lab services in the wake of Covid-19 by implementing Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Recorded: 11th May 2020 Duration: 26 min [...]
The microbiologists view on infections and how this can/will influence work and life for patients and for staff in the (IVF) laboratory
Safe provision of a clinical service under the threat of infectious diseases requires an understanding of disease pathogens, their detection, and management within the workplace. In this presentation, Jonathan Iredell, PhD, an infectious diseases physician [...]
Working with gametes, embryos and tissues from seropositive patients in the IVF laboratory – the daily practice
Pandemics such as Covid-19 have impacted many areas of clinical medicine, including assisted reproduction. In this presentation, Carin Huyser, PhD, and embryologist with extensive experience working with blood-borne virus seropositive IVF patients, discusses key aspects [...]
Evaluation of IVF laboratory outcomes with key performance indicators
In this webinar, Martine Nijs, PhD explored the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) for monitoring outcomes in your IVF laboratory as well as monitoring and managing staff performance. Recorded: 28th April 2020 Duration: 44 [...]
Managing Quality in the ART Laboratory
In this webinar, David Morroll, PhD introduced the concepts of quality assurance and quality control in the context of the ART laboratory, drawing on international guidelines. Factors contributing to an effective quality management system were [...]
Reduced oxygen concentrations for embryo culture
This interactive Journal Club centered around the recently published paper: Reduced oxygen concentration during human IVF culture improves embryo utilization and cumulative pregnancy rates per cycle, authored by Aafke Van Montfoort, PhD, et al. (Human [...]
Optimizing your embryo culture system
In this webinar, Steve Levett, PhD provides an introduction to factors affecting embryo culture, including pH and osmolality, and how these can be optimized in the clinical IVF laboratory. Recorded: 14th April 2020 Duration: 32 min [...]
Trophectoderm Biopsy and Tubing of Cells for Preimplantation Genetic Testing – Part 2
This webinar aims to provide participants with an introduction to the equipment set-up, the choice of microtools, the methods used for cell preparation and tubing for PGT as well as give troubleshooting tips Recorded: 7th [...]
Trophectoderm Biopsy and Tubing of Cells for Preimplantation Genetic Testing – Part 1
This webinar aims to provide participants with an introduction to the biopsy equipment set-up, the choice of microtools, the methods used for biopsying as well as give troubleshooting tips Recorded: 6th April 2020 Duration: 32 [...]
Implantation requirements: Embryo competency and endometrial receptivity
In this webinar, Mike Large, PhD, Senior Director for Research and Development (Genomics) at CooperSurgical introduced participants to the key aspects of the embryo-endometrium relationship. He covers topics including signaling between the embryo and endometrium, [...]
PGT Misdiagnosis Rates
Catch up on this insightful session of our Journal Club, which presented clinical error rates with single thawed euploid embryo transfer diagnosed by next generation sequencing (NGS) and array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH). After summarizing [...]
Reducing miscarriage through PGT-A and accurate embryo assessment
In this webinar, David Chrimes, PhD discussed the physiological and psychological impacts of miscarriage and presented data demonstrating how PGT-A and accurate embryo assessment can help reduce miscarriage rates across all age ranges. Recorded: 20th [...]
How can I be sure a euploid is a euploid
David Chrimes, PhD, Business Development Director at CooperSurgical Fertility and Genomics discusses the PGTai platform for analyzing embryos from a Molecular Biologist's point of view.Recorded: 15th April 2020Duration: 34 min [...]
Trophectoderm Biopsy and Tubing of Cells for Preimplantation Genetic Testing – Part 2
This webinar aims to provide participants with an introduction to the equipment set-up, the choice of microtools, the methods used for cell preparation and tubing for PGT as well as give troubleshooting tips Recorded: 7th [...]
Jennifer Sloan – Genetic Counselling for PGT
Jennifer Sloan talks about Genetic Counselling and what is covered during a pre-test consultation to facilitate informed patient consent. Recorded: 6th April 2020 Duration: 32 min
Trophectoderm Biopsy and Tubing of Cells for Preimplantation Genetic Testing – Part 1
This webinar aims to provide participants with an introduction to the biopsy equipment set-up, the choice of microtools, the methods used for biopsying as well as give troubleshooting tips Recorded: 6th April 2020 Duration: 32 [...]
The Past and Present of PGT-A with Tony Gordon PhD
Find out more about preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy with our Vice President of Global Genomics Business Development, Tony Gordon PhD. Speaking at a live event in London, he covers what PGT-A is designed [...]
EngagedMD: A Scalable Approach to Fertility Patient Education
Learn more about EngagedMD's education modules with host Stephanie Sehnert in this recorded webinar. Stephanie covers how the platform can support clinicians and addresses the challenges associated with patient education and consenting in relation [...]
Mosaicism: All You need to Know
Learn more about what mosaicism is, how it is detected and reported, and get an overview of the latest published outcome data following mosaic embryo transfer. Recorded: 21th February 2020 Duration: 44 min [...]
Explore PGT-A using our revolutionary PGTai technology platform
Find out about the great work we have been undertaking in PGT-A, the features and benefits of this type of testing, our PGTai technology platform results and our upgrade PGTai 2.0 which is available in [...]
Introducing our Brand New PGTai Technology Platform
In this webinar, our Senior Director of Research, Mike Large, Ph.D., offers an insightful view of how our revolutionary new PGTai technology platform for PGT-A analysis, interpretation and reporting works. Including a brief history of [...]