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Dear participant,

A warm welcome to the "Advanced worshop in Embriology" event.

I would like to inform you that as of 28 April 2014 the name of ourFoundation changed to EXCEMED – Excellence in Medical Education. Thename change will not impact your registration status in this or any otherFoundation event.

This transition marks an exciting point in the evolution of the Foundation.We are proud to have provided world-class education to thousands ofhealthcare professionals over the past four decades - as a result, theFoundation has become synonymous with delivery excellence and high-impact CME.

As we further develop our scientific and geographical presence it isimportant to us that our name accurately reflects the independent natureof the education we provide; EXCEMED symbolises our enduring missionto support the best possible outcomes for patients through the medicaleducation we offer. We take pride in our complete dedication to theprovision of CME - it is our sole focus and our passion.

I wish you an inspiring and successful learning experience here in SaintPetersburg.

Yours Sincerely,

Rachel ClarkCEO, EXCEMED

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Aim of the courseSuccess in ART depends on carefully controlled conditions in every step ofthe laboratory routine. In addition, continuous advance in technologyrequires constant revision of good laboratory practice and introduction ofnew techniques.This course aims to improve the participants’ knowledge on the latestimprovement of new technologies and laboratory practice guidelines. Thecourse offers an interactive program with specialized lectures tailored tofit the needs of Physicians and Embryologists working in ART, followed byvideo sessions and debates on hot topics. The aim is to provide theattendees with the possibility to actively discuss pertinent topics that havebeen the subject of controversy and innovation with renowned scientist andembryologists. Arguments of discussion will include how to provide theoptimal laboratory conditions, the culture environments and the selectioncriteria for human embryos.

Learning objectivesBy attending this live educational workshop the learners will be able to:• Identify the ideal culture conditions to obtain embryos with highimplantation potential

• Assess the new objective criteria to select “the best” embryo toward aSingle Embryo Transfer

• Define the Good Laboratory Practice to improve quality management inIVF laboratory

Target audienceThis course is aimed at scientists, embryologists and biologists, as wellinterested clinicians with experience in this field who seek to enhance theirknowledge of new technologies.

AccreditationAn application has been made to the EACCME ® for CME accreditation ofthis EXCEMED course “Advanced workshop in embryology” to be held on28-29 November 2014 in St. Petersburg, Russian Federation.

EXCEMED adheres to the principles of the Good CME Practice Group(gCMEp).

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Scientific organiserRobert FischerFertility Center HamburgHamburg, Germany

Scientific co-organisersThorir HardarsonFertility Centre ScandinaviaGothenburg, Sweden

Zsolt Peter NagyReproductive Biology AssociatesAtlanta, Georgia, USA

EXCEMED developed this programme incollaboration with: ALPHA, Scientists in Reproductive Medicine.

Scientific secretariatEXCEMED - Excellence in Medical EducationSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b00187 Rome, ItalyAssociate Programme Manager: Sonia RebustiniSpecialist Medical Advisor: Maria Giulia MinasiTel.: +39-06-420 413 312Fax: +39-06-420 413 677E-mail: info@excemed.org

EXCEMED is a Swiss Foundationwith headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Organising secretariatMeridiano Congress InternationalVia Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome (Italy)Senior Project Manager: Concetta Di PalmaTel: +39 06 88595 226 Fax: +39 06 88535 234E-mail: c.dipalma@meridiano.it

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Scientific organiserRobert FischerFertility Center HamburgHamburg, Germany

Scientific co-organisersThorir HardarsonFertility Centre ScandinaviaGothenburg, Sweden

Zsolt Peter NagyReproductive Biology AssociatesAtlanta, Georgia, USA

Faculty membersAntonio CapalboGENERA Centres for Reproductive MedicineRome, Italy

Kay ElderBourn Hall Clinic, Bourn, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Eugenia Rocafort CuriàIVF-SpainAlicante, Spain

Pierre VanderzwalmenIVF Zentren Prof. ZechBregenz, Austria

List of faculty members

Share your opinion with us!We are always looking for ways to bring our educational activities to the nextlevel and meet your needs as a healthcare practitioner. You will be asked to answer a real-time survey during this event, followed bya post-event online survey to find out if the experience met your educationalexpectations. Your views also help us tailor future initiatives.Thank you for taking the time to participate!

Scientificprogramme

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08.30 Registration

09.00 EXCEMED WelcomeR. Fischer (Germany)

09.10 Scientific co-organiser welcomeT. Hardarson (Sweden)

Chairman: R. Fischer (Germany)

09.20 L1 The effect of culture conditions on clinical resultsT. Hardarson (Sweden)

09.45 L2 Choosing the ideal embryo culture systemT. Hardarson (Sweden)

10.10 L3 In which cases high magnification sperm morphology selection is beneficial?P. Vanderzwalmen (Austria)

10.35 Questions time

11.00 Coffee break

11.15 CS1 Interactive case studiesT. Hardarson (Sweden)

12.15 Lunch

Scientific programmeFriday, 28 November 2014

Session I Laboratory technologies: embryo culture

Legend: L: Lecture; VS: Video session; CS: Case studies

Chairman: R. Fischer (Germany)

13.15 L4 How to identify embryos with highest implantationpotential: morphokinetic evaluationA. Capalbo (Italy)

13.40 L5 How to identify embryos with highest implantationpotential: Preimplantation Genetic ScreeningA. Capalbo (Italy)

14.05 L6 From oocyte to blastocyst: objective toolfor embryo selectionE. Rocafort (Spain)

14.30 Coffee break

14.45 L7 Strategy for Single Embryo TransferP. Vanderzwalmen (Austria)

15.10 Question time

15.25 CS2 Interactive case studiesA. Capalbo (Italy), E. Rocafort (Spain)

17.15 End of the day

Scientific programmeFriday, 28 November 2014

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Session II Laboratory technologies: embryo selection

Legend: L: Lecture; VS: Video session; CS: Case studies

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Chairman: R. Fischer (Germany)

09.00 L8 Gamete cryopreservation for different indicationsP. Vanderzwalmen (Austria)

09.25 L9 How to implement laboratory organisation:materials and techniquesK. Elder (UK)

09.50 L10 Quality Managment System in the IVF laboratoryK. Elder (UK)

10.15 Question time

10.30 Coffee break

10.45 VS1 Video Session on laboratory organisation:materials and techniquesK. Elder (UK)

11.45 Discussion on laboratory

12.15 Concluding remarks

12.30 End of the workshop and closing lunch

Session III Laboratory organisation and cryopreservation

Scientific programmeSaturday, 29 November 2014

Legend: L: Lecture; VS: Video session; CS: Case studies

Generalinformation

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Generalinformation

VenueCourtyard By Marriott St. Petersburg Center West Pushkin 4*Naberezhnaya Kanala Griboedova 166, Admiralteyskiy district190121 Saint Petersburg, Russian FederationTel. +7 812 610-50-00

Dates28-29 November 2014

LanguageThe official language of the symposium will be English.Simultaneous translation of English to/from Russian will be providedfor the live educational event.

Registration feeThe full registration fee is € 500,00This fee includes:• Scientific sessions• Coffee breaks and luncheons• Educational materials• Certificate of attendance• Simultaneous translation• Congress dinner

For any registration and accommodation need please contact:Concetta di Palma c/o Meridiano Congress InternationalVia Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome (Italy)Ph. +39-06-88595 226 - Fax +39-06-88595 234E-mail: c.dipalma@meridiano.it

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Register to EXCEMED website:http://www.reproductive-medicine.excemed.org

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All EXCEMED programmes are organized solely to promote theexchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. Noforms of promotional activities are permitted. This programme is madepossible thanks to an educational grant received from “LLC Merck”.

Improving the patient's life through medical educationwww.excemed.org

EXCEMED - Excellence in Medical EducationRepresentative OfficeSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino 1/B 00187 Rome, Italy.T +39.06.420.413, F +39.06.420.413.677

HeadquartersEXCEMED14, Rue du Rhone, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

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