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Workshops on Micromanipulation of gametes & Vitrification

By: Prof.A.K.Bhattacharyya, PhD, DSc, Andrology & Reproductive Health Research Programme, Ashok Laboratory/ Institute of Reproductive Medicine, Calcutta, India 05 July 2006

Question: Workshops on Micromanipulation of gametes & Vitrification Date: 21-25th August 2006 For further details contact: malerepromed@eth.net For physicians and biologists who wish to learn more about Intra-Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) and Laser Assisted Hatching, we offer them a week long hands-on training course. Our course includes handling of oocytes for ICSI, assessment of spindle and relevant micromanipulation procedures, such as ICSI and assisted hatching using Laser System and spindle view. Ample number of hamster/mouse oocytes will be provided for hands-on practice of micromanipulation. Another attraction of the workshop is the TUNEL and Acridine orange based assessment of Human Sperm DNA fragmentation assays, ROS estimation by chemiluminiscence, CASA based sperm motility and morphology assessment. Vitrification process is gaining importance in the field of ART. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about this novel technique under the supervision of Dr. Ingolf Nelson, Medicult, Denmark. Workshop Faculty: 1. Dr. Ingolf Nielsen PhD, Denmark 2. Dr. Alex C Varghese, PhD, India 3. Dr. Shreekumar S.K, M.D, India The Weeklong Workshop will be followed by: ANDROLOGY WORKSHOP : 26th August 2006 A Conjoint programme of Urology Society of India (West Bengal Chapter) & Andrology Forum India Key Resource Persons- Prof. B.N.Chakravarty, Dr.K. SArkar and Dr. S.S.Vasan Overview of management an infertile male 0830 ? 0900 a. Introduction to aspects of infertility b. Important factors in history c. Focussed physical examination d. Laboratory investigations e. Preparing the patient for Semen collection f. Technique of collection & transport g. Dealing with inability to produce sample Application of Semen report to clinical practice 0900-0930 a. Physical tests ? significance & implications b. Chemical tests ? significance & implications c. Sperm count ? significance, implications d. Sperm motility ? significance, implications e. Role of other tests f. VIDEO ON SEMEN ANALYSIS Male factor therapy ? Endocrine Evaluation & Hormone therapy 0930-1000 a. Indicators of Endocrine dysfunction b. Which tests to do c. Endocrine therapy ? indications, formulations used d. End-point of Endocrine interventions e. Risks & dangers of Endocrine therapy Coffee break 1000-1015 AM Male factor therapy ? Varicocoele & Sub-fertility 1015-1045 a. When varicocoele contributes to infertility b. Diagnosis of Varicocoele c. Surgical approaches in Varicocoele surgery d. Role of adjuvant therapy following varicocoele surgery e. VIDEO ON VARICOCOELE SURGERY Male factor therapy - Azoospermia ? guidelines to evaluation 1045-1115 a. Causes of Azoospermia & diagnosis b. Semen markers of obstructive azoospermia c. Imaging in obstructive Azoospermia d. Interventions in Vasal obstruction e. Interventions in Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction f. VIDEOS ON V.E.A, TURED Male factor therapy ? Role of medical therapy 1115-1145 a. Indications for non-endocrine therapies b. Drugs commonly used and their indications c. Assessing response to therapy d. Duration of therapy & end-points Algorythms for male factor management ? take home guidelines to decide on ART 1145-1200 Andrological techniques in A.R.T. 1200 - 1500 a. Sperm processing for I.U.I b. T.E.S.A. c. M.E.S.A. d. VIDEOS: Sperm Processing Techniques Lunch 1300 ? 1400 hrs Sperm donation & Cryopreservation 1500-1530 a. Legal & Ethical Issues in sperm donation b. Screening & Selecting donors c. Techniques of cryopreservation d. Utilisation of donated sperm e. Disposal of unutilised sperm f. VIDEO ON CRYOPRESERVATION Role of an Andrologist & Essentials / practical tips for a low cost ART set up 1530-1600 Tea break 1600-1615 Erectile dysfunction 1615-1630 a. Role of erectile problems in male infertility b. Current approach to management c. Drugs used in E.D. d. Dealing with refractory E.D.-associated Infertility Ejaculatory disturbances 1630-1700 a. Diagnosing Ejaculatory failure b. Retrograde Ejaculation c. Treatment of Primary Ejaculatory failure d. Management of Retrograde Ejaculation e. VIDEO ON ELECTROEJACULATION Guest Lecture ? Role of sperm function tests & Recent advances in Andrology - By Invited Faculty 1700-1745 Illustrative case-discussions & Open forum 1745 Symposium on Advances in Andrology & Reproductive Medicine Date: 27th August 2006 Venue: Main Auditorium, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, 4, Raja S.C. Mullick Road, Calcutta- 700 032, India Tentative program schedule: Session I: 10.00 AM ? 11.00 AM Chairpersons: P. Dasgupta & S.N. Kabeer P. Dasmahapatra: Basic Infertility evaluation strategies, for Gynecologist B.N. Chakravarty : Human Endometrial Receptivity & Mediators of Implantation S.M.Bhattacharya: Evidence Based Management of Recurrent Miscarriages Session II: 11.10 AM- 12.30 PM Chairpersons: B.N.Chakraborty & S.M. Bhattacharya A.K. Bhattacharyya: Oxidative Stress & Sperm Nuclear damage- Emerging Saga in Male Factor Infertility SS Vasan: Approach to a male with refractory sperm count problems: What works & what does not? Alex CV : Folliculogenesis- role of paracrine & endocrine regulations Session III: 12.30 ? 1.30PM Chairpersons: P. Dasmahapatra & P.N.Sen S.Chatterjee: Place of Intrauterine insemination in male infertility & endometriosis J. Bhattacharya: Newer Drugs in female infertility management: A therapeutic revolution Lunch Break: 1.30- 2.15 PM Session IV: 2.15 ? 2.55 PM Chairpersons: S.Chatterjee & SSVasan BK Mitra: Evaluation of PCO from 1935 to 2005 Himanshu Roy: Critical evaluation of factors responsible for a successful IUI Session V: 2.55- 4.15 PM Chairpersons: A.K. Bhattacharyya & Purushottam Saha Rupin Shah: An overview & management of Ejaculatory failures M.Mandal: Genital tract infection & accessory sex gland inflammations in male: Diagnosis & Management August 27th 2006 ?Concurrent Sessions Workshop on Penile Implantation & Symposium on Erectile Dysfunction Organized by Bengal Urological Society, India

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