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Biennial Conference of the UK Fertility Societies

03 - 05 Jan 2019 New Date Reminder
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The Fertility Conference is one of the UK’s largest, featuring many of the suppliers and manufacturers of fertility and reproductive medicine products and services. It provides the opportunity to the attendees to increase sales, generates new contacts and builds a quality database, raise the profile and awareness of your company, products, and services, and to meet, network and build new partnerships with so many key stakeholders working infertility and reproductive health.


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09:00 AM-06:00 PM (expected)
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100 - 500
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Schedule & Agenda

Wed, 07 Jan 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration, refreshments, exhibition and poster presentations
Wed, 07 Jan 09:15 AM - 09:20 AM
Chairu2019s welcome
Stephen Harbottle, Fertility 2015 Conference Chair and Chair,Association of Clinical Embryologists
Wed, 07 Jan 09:20 AM - 10:00 AM
Bob Edwards Memorial Lecture u2013 Standing on the shoulders of giants
Dr Sue Avery, Birmingham Womenu2019s Hospital and Treasurer, BritishFertility Society
Wed, 07 Jan 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
Endometrial scratch and hysteroscopy before IVF
T.C. Li, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Sheffield
Wed, 07 Jan 10:25 AM - 10:50 AM
Does local regulation of endometrial steroid biosynthesis play a critical role in preparation for implantation in women?
Professor Philippa Saunders, University of Edinburgh
Wed, 07 Jan 10:50 AM - 11:15 AM
Communication between the embryo and the uterus; the role of Micro RNAs (MiRNAs)
Dr Tamer Nafee, Clinical Research Fellow, Sheffield University andJessop Fertility
Wed, 07 Jan 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Exhibition, refreshments and poster presentations
Wed, 07 Jan 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
The role of piRNAs in adult germ cells
Professor Moira Ou2019Bryan, Monash University, Australia
Wed, 07 Jan 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Lunch, exhibition and poster presentations
Wed, 07 Jan 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
BFS General Meeting
Wed, 07 Jan 02:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Short Paper Sessions A
5 parallel sessions with peer reviewed short papers fromsubmitted abstracts
Wed, 07 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
A1.1 Comprehensive chromosome screening of single sperm using a whole genome sequencing technique
Araz Raberi, Nuffield Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,University of Oxford
Wed, 07 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
A2.1 The dynamics of chromatin configuration during ovine oocyte maturation in vitro
Chutima Topipat, Division of Reproduction and Early Development,Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine,University of Leeds
Wed, 07 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
A3.1 From Expanded Genetic Carrier Screening to Single Gene PGD
Neha Kumar, Recombine
Wed, 07 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
A4.1 The effect of EmbryoGlueu00ae as a transfer medium on pregnancy outcome
Shreena Tailor, Assisted Conception Unit, Chelsea and WestminsterHospital
Wed, 07 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
A5.1 Implementation of nurse sedation for assisted conception surgery
Jennifer Ulyatt, NHS Tayside
Wed, 07 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
A1.2 Correlation between telomere length and genetic complement in human sperm
Federica Cariati, Reprogenetics UK
Wed, 07 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
A2.2 Using RNA-interference as a tool to knock down gene expression in ex vivo cultures of small follicles
Fiona Warrander, Jessop Fertility, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Wed, 07 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
A3.2 Analysis of parental origin of chromosomal abnormalities in pre-implantation embryos from fertile couples using Karyomapping
Dagan Wells, Associate Professor, University of Oxford/Reprogenetics UK
Wed, 07 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
A4.2 When is the best time to replace slow developing blastocysts? A prospective observational study
Priya Bhide, Homerton University Hospital
Wed, 07 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
A5.2 A world-wide web based survey assessing the clinical practice to minimise the risk of bleeding and infection at trans-vaginal ovum pick-up
Harish Bhandari, Centre for Reproductive Medicine, UniversityHospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Wed, 07 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
A1.3 The use of semen analyses and sex hormone profiles to predict which male factor infertility patients have chromosomal abnormalities found by karyotyping: A retrospective study
Henry Matson, Liverpool Womensu2019 NHS Foundation Trust
Wed, 07 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
A2.3 Novel mechanisms of APC regulation in mouse oocyte meiosis
Ibtissem Nabti, University College London
Wed, 07 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
A3.3 Is one cycle of PGS predictive of the next?
Dagan Wells, Associate Professor, University of Oxford/Reprogenetics UK
Wed, 07 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
A4.3 Transmyometrial embryo transfer versus very difficult Transcervical embryo transfer; A 10 years review
Mohammed Khairy, Birmingham Womenu2019s Hospital
Wed, 07 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
A5.3 Management of miscarriage u2013 an audit of patient choice and outcomes
Nicola Cox, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Wed, 07 Jan 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
A1.4 Measuring live sperm metabolism using 13C Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
Jack Pearson, Department of Human Metabolism, Medical School,University of Sheffield
Wed, 07 Jan 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
A2.4 Relationship between poor ovarian response and embryo quality
Amira Osman, Guysu2019 and St Thomasu2019s NHS Trust
Wed, 07 Jan 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
A3.4 Introducing trophectoderm biopsy (TEBx) and vitrification of all blastocysts to replace Day 3 (blastomere) biopsy and fresh embryo transfer for PGD
Yaser Dajani, Assisted Conception Unit (ACU), Guysu2019 and St Thomasu2019sNHS Trust
Wed, 07 Jan 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
A4.4 Introduction of Day 4 Embryo Transfer in an IVF Clinic
Lucy Jenner, CARE Fertility Nottingham
Wed, 07 Jan 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
A5.4 After Pregnancy: What are the needs, rights and issues of donor conceived people?
Wendy Kramer, Donor Sibling Registry
Wed, 07 Jan 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
A1.5 Oxidative stress in semen does not affect semen parameters and reproductive outcomes in ICSI cycles
Au00efda Pujol, Clinica Eugin
Wed, 07 Jan 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
A2.5 Effect of vitrification and warming on imprinted genes and DNA methyltransferases expression in MII oocytes from young fertile women
Rita Vassena, Clinica Eugin
Wed, 07 Jan 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
A3.5 Preclinical validation of a next-generation sequencing based comprehensive chromosome screening method in cleavage - and blastocyst-stage embryos
Katharina Spath, Nuffield department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,University of Oxford
Wed, 07 Jan 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
A4.5 Embryos with delayed development at day 5 must be frozen. Implantation rates of grade 1 u201cblastocystsu201d better in frozen embryo transfers
Joaquin Llacer, Reproductive Medicine, Instituto Bernabeu
Wed, 07 Jan 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
A5.5 Discussion of fertility preservation with female oncology patients
Lynne Cooke, Department of Obstertrics and Gynaecology,Addenbrookeu2019s Hospital, Cambridge
Wed, 07 Jan 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
A1.6 Complex phenotype of potassium channel dysfunction in ICSI patient sperm revealed by patch clamp electrophysiology
Sean Brown, Abertay University
Wed, 07 Jan 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
A2.6 The study of frequency and origin of segmental aneuploidy in human oocytes and pre implantation embryos
Dhruti Babariya, University of Oxford
Wed, 07 Jan 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
A3.6 First European pregnancy after genetic diagnosis of embryos using Karyomapping, a revolutionary technique for preimplantation genetic diagnosis
Kenny Wheeler, Reprogenetics UK
Wed, 07 Jan 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
A4.6 Learning curves and embryo transfer outcomes: is the clinician an independent variable?
Monica Mittal, Assisted Conception Unit, Kingu2019s College HospitalNHS Trust
Wed, 07 Jan 03:30 PM - 03:45 PM
A5.6 Community-based one-stop fertility clinic service in South-East London
Prashant Purohit, Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Wed, 07 Jan 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Exhibition, refreshments and poster presentations
Wed, 07 Jan 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
BFS Update Assessing the infertile couple for fertility treatment
u2022Assessment of male factor infertility: the good the badand the uglySarah Martins da Silva, Consultant Gynaecologist and HonorarySenior Le...continue reading
Wed, 07 Jan 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
SRF Update Environmental and nutritional impacts of fetal development
u2022Impacts of environmental pollutants on fetal developmentRichard Lea, Associate Professor of Reproductive &Developmental Biology, School o...continue reading
Wed, 07 Jan 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
ACE Update Optimising embryo development and selection
u2022Embryo selection based on morphometric dataCarl Spiessens, Leuven University Fertility Centre, UniversityHospitals Leuvenu2022Can we stil...continue reading
Wed, 07 Jan 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Nursing Update Early pregnancy
u2022Ultrasound scanning in early pregnancyNick Raine-Fenning, Consultant Gynaecologist and AssociateProfessor of Reproductive Medicine and Su...continue reading
Wed, 07 Jan 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Attended poster presentations and networking reception
Wed, 07 Jan 08:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Networking Event - ThinkTank Museum Coaches will depart from The ICC from 19.30
Thu, 08 Jan 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Besins Healthcare Symposium: The role of progesterone in luteal phase support and beyond
Thu, 08 Jan 08:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Registration, refreshments, exhibition and poster presentations
Thu, 08 Jan 09:15 AM - 09:20 AM
Chairu2019s welcome
Dr Franchesca Houghton, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Director ofPostgraduate Studies, University of Southampton
Thu, 08 Jan 09:20 AM - 09:45 AM
The science of implantation
Professor John Aplin, Professor of Reproductive Biomedicine,University of Manchester
Thu, 08 Jan 09:45 AM - 10:10 AM
Hormonal control of Endometrium
Dr Claire Bourgain, Center for Reproductive Medicine, REIM workgroupVUB, Brussels & Surgical Pathology Lab Director, Imelda Hospital
Thu, 08 Jan 10:10 AM - 10:35 AM
Human endometrial receptivity. Clinical application
Professor Carlos Simu00f3n, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,University of Valencia
Thu, 08 Jan 10:35 AM - 11:20 AM
Exhibition, refreshments and poster presentations
Thu, 08 Jan 11:20 AM - 12:20 PM
ACE DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
Assisted reproduction - evidence, intuition and financial realityProfessor Siladitya Bhattacharya, Professor of Reproductive Medicine,Universi...continue reading
Thu, 08 Jan 12:20 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch, exhibition and poster presentations
Thu, 08 Jan 12:20 PM - 01:00 PM
ACE AGM
Thu, 08 Jan 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Short Paper Sessions B 5 parallel sessions with peer reviewed short papers from submitted abstracts
Thu, 08 Jan 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
B1.1 Incidence of aneuploidy in oocytes from egg donation cycles
Rafael Bernabeu, Instituto Bernabeu Biotech
Thu, 08 Jan 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
B2.1 The Progesterone-To-Estradiol Ratio as a predictive factor to identify competent Oocytes Cohorts
Natalia Szlarb, IVF-Spain
Thu, 08 Jan 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
B3.1 Identification of putative CatSper defects in two IVF patients
Hannah Williams, University of Dundee
Thu, 08 Jan 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
B4.1 Healthy human normal endometrial and tubal epithelium is phenotypically and functionally different; implications in gynaecological disease
Eve Bunni, Department of Womenu2019s and Childrenu2019s Health, Institute ofTranslational Medicine, University of Liverpool
Thu, 08 Jan 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
B5.1 Morphokinetic comparison of culture medium; LifeGlobalu00ae supplemented with 10% Dextran Serum supplementation vs Irvine Scientific Continuous Single Cultureu2122
Samantha Rhodes, CARE Fertility, Northampton
Thu, 08 Jan 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
B1.2 The effect of female age on the fidelity of chromosome segregation during preimplantation development
Katharina Spath, Reprogenetics UK
Thu, 08 Jan 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
B2.2 The modified protocol for the Gen II assay shows stable AMH values in whole blood despite adverse environmental conditions
Craig Fairbairn, GCRM Ltd
Thu, 08 Jan 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
B3.2 The interaction of sperm - with epithelial cells using Ussing chambers
Mythili Ramalingam, University of Dundee and Ninewells Hospital
Thu, 08 Jan 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
B4.2 Endogenous cannabinoid system dysfunction and embryotubal implantation: does it provide an insight into the possible effects of Cannabis Sativa on ectopic pregnancy risk?
Alpha Gebeh, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, LeicesterRoyal Infirmary
Thu, 08 Jan 01:45 PM - 02:00 PM
B5.2 Negative association between multichotomous mitosis of blastomeres within cleavage stage embryos and live birth outcomes in 347 embryos
Natalie Bowman, CARE Fertility, Manchester
Thu, 08 Jan 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
B1.3 Sperm vitrification reduces cryodamage and enhances sperm viability compared to conventional slow freezing
Llanos Medrano-Lopez, Ivfspain (Spain)
Thu, 08 Jan 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
B2.3 Metformin & the antagonist cycle u2013 a step too far
Susie Nicholas, Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine, LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Thu, 08 Jan 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
B3.3 Calcium Ionophore u2013 Reactivating Hope for Patients with Total Failed Fertilisations
George Woodhead, CARE Fertility Nottingham
Thu, 08 Jan 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
B4.3 Comprehensive chromosome screening (CCS) improves IVF outcome in recipients suffering recurrent implantation failure (RIF) and pregnancy loss (RPL)
Rafael Bernabeu, Instituto Bernabeu
Thu, 08 Jan 02:00 PM - 02:15 PM
B5.3 The incidence of reverse cleavage events identified by time lapse imaging of 13,823 embryos
Davina Hulme, CARE Nottingham
Thu, 08 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
B1.4 High Progesterone: Transfer or Freeze? A UK perspective
James Nicopoullos, Lister Fertility Clinic
Thu, 08 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
B2.4 Rate of follicular growth following ovulation trigger in in vitro fertilisation cycles
N. Ellissa Baskind, Leeds Centre for Reproductive Medicine, LeedsTeaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Thu, 08 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
B3.4 Oocyte Activation for Recurrent Fertilisation Failure: A Case repor
Victoria Wells, Lister Fertility Clinic
Thu, 08 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
B4.4 Altered levels of mitochondrial DNA are associated with female age, aneuploidy, and provide an independent measure of implantation potential for chromosomally normal embryos
Elpida Fragouli, Reprogenetics UK
Thu, 08 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
B5.4 Do embryos derived from eggs fertilised with surgically retrieved sperm develop differently?
Paramjit Uppal, IVF Hammersmith, Hammersmith Hospital
Thu, 08 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
B1.5 Effect of cryopreservation on follicular development in human ovarian tissue
Natalie Getreu, Institute for Womenu2019s Health, University College London
Thu, 08 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
B2.5 Rescue hCG to treat empty follicle syndrome after the use of a GnRH agonist as oocyte maturation trigger: first report on fresh embryo transfer and clinical pregnancy
Georgios Christopoulos, IVF Unit, Hammersmith and QueenCharlotteu2019s Hospitals, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Thu, 08 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
B3.5 Fertilisation rates and Embryo development in mouse IVF is improved with the use of Oscillation which aims to mimic uterine contractions
Shantal Rajah, SR Fertility Service Ltd, London
Thu, 08 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
B4.5 TBC
Thu, 08 Jan 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM
B5.5 TBC
Thu, 08 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
B1.6 TBC
Thu, 08 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
B2.6 Does luteal support beyond biochemical pregnancy reduce the incidence of miscarriage?
Richard Russell, The Hewitt Fertility Centre, Liverpool Womenu2019s NHSFoundation Trust
Thu, 08 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
B3.6 Typology of numeric mitotic deviations in human early embryos
Renata Jesenska, Slovak Histochemical Society
Thu, 08 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
B4.6 First genetically confirmed monozygotic dichorionic diamniotic twin livebirth from a day 5 single blastocyst transfer
Colleen Lynch, Care Fertility
Thu, 08 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
B5.6 An examination of the efficiency of different published timelapse imaging embryo selection algorithms and comparison with an in-house derived algorithm u2013 are we anywhere near the answer?
Amy Barrie, The Hewitt Fertility Centre
Thu, 08 Jan 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Exhibition, refreshments and attended poster presentations
Thu, 08 Jan 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
BFS Update Optimising fertility treatment
Ovarian stimulation, progesterone levels and outcomeErnesto Bosch, IVI Valenciau2022Improving implantation following embryo transferDr Richard...continue reading
Thu, 08 Jan 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
ACE Update Optimising sperm assessment and selection
Sperm DNA fragmentation; a clinically valuable test?Jackson Kirkman Brown, Reader in Human Reproductive Science,Birmingham Womenu2019s Fertili...continue reading
Thu, 08 Jan 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
SRF Update Animal insights in reproduction and fertility
What can mice tell us about heavy menstrual bleeding?Jackie Maybin, Clinical Lecturer in Obstetrics & Gynaecology,University of Edinburghu2022...continue reading
Thu, 08 Jan 03:45 PM - 05:15 PM
Nursing Update New challenges in reproduction
Establishing an egg sharing programmeDebbie Evans, Director of Clinical Services, Herts and EssexFertility Centresu2022New developments in the...continue reading
Thu, 08 Jan 07:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Conference Networking Dinner, The ICC
Fri, 09 Jan 08:45 AM - 09:10 AM
Registration, exhibition, refreshments and poster presentations
Fri, 09 Jan 09:10 AM - 09:15 AM
Chairu2019s welcome
Allan Pacey, Chair, British Fertility Society and Senior Lecturer inAndrology, University of Sheffield
Fri, 09 Jan 09:15 AM - 10:10 AM
Contribution of blastocyst micromanipulation to the study of implantation and early embryogenesis
Prof Sir Richard Gardner, University of Oxford and Honorary Professor,University of York
Fri, 09 Jan 10:10 AM - 10:50 AM
Hype vs. reality debate - This house believes patients should be offered any treatment they wish
Chair: Alison Murdoch, Newcastle Fertility Centre @ LifeFor: Simon Fishel, Care FertilityAgainst: Raj Mathur, Cambridge IVF
Fri, 09 Jan 10:50 AM - 10:55 AM
BFS Honorary Award
Allan Pacey, Chair, British Fertility Society and Senior Lecturer inAndrology, University of Sheffield
Fri, 09 Jan 10:55 AM - 11:05 AM
An update on NHS funding
Susan Seenan, Chief Executive, INUK
Fri, 09 Jan 11:05 AM - 11:40 AM
Exhibition, refreshments and poster presentations
Fri, 09 Jan 11:40 AM - 01:10 PM
BFS Update Challenges in fertility practice
Recurrent implantation failureJan Brosens, Chair of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Universityof Warwicku2022Poor ovarian response: is anyone too ...continue reading
Fri, 09 Jan 11:40 AM - 01:10 PM
ACE Update Future horizons
Clinical treatment of mitochondrial disease: are we ready?Lyndsey Craven, Wellcome Trust Centre for Mitochondrial Research,Newcastle Universit...continue reading
Fri, 09 Jan 11:40 AM - 01:10 PM
SRF Update Establishing the ovarian reserve
What controls primordial follicle formation?Andrew Childs, Lecturer, Department of Comparative BiomedicalScience, Royal Veterinary College, Un...continue reading
Fri, 09 Jan 11:40 AM - 01:10 PM
Nursing Update Do we really need doctors?
Nurse led clinicsCarrie Lomax, Nurse Manager, The Bristol Centre forReproductive Medicineu2022Advancing the nurses roleHeidi Birch, Director o...continue reading
Fri, 09 Jan 01:10 PM - 02:10 PM
Lunch, exhibition and poster presentations (final session)
Fri, 09 Jan 02:10 PM - 03:45 PM
CLOSING PLENARY SESSION u2013 MAINTAINING EARLY PREGNANCY
Fri, 09 Jan 02:10 PM - 02:15 PM
Chairu2019s welcome
Valentine Akande, Consultant, Bristol Centre for ReproductiveMedicine, British Fertility Society
Fri, 09 Jan 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
The u2018choosy uterusu2019
Professor Nick Macklon, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,University of Southampton
Fri, 09 Jan 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
The role of endocannabinoids in implantation
Dr Sarah Melford, University of Leicester
Fri, 09 Jan 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Natural Killer Cell update
Professor Siobhan Quenby, Professor of Obstetrics, University of Warwick
Fri, 09 Jan 03:45 PM - 03:50 PM
Closing remarks
Valentine Akande, British Fertility Society

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