The 1st International Congress on Controversies in Cryopreservation of Stem Cells, Reproductive Cells, Tissue and Organs (CRYO) Valencia, Spain, April 22-25, 2010 |
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| A comprehensive congress fully devoted to clinical debates and controversial issues in a wide spectrum in cryopreservation of stem cells, reproductive cells, tissue and organs |
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| Workshop No. 4 - Valencia
Including live demonstration of vitrifying oocytes by Prof. Kuwayama |
Thursday, April 22, 2010
9:00-13:00 Morning Session:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE IN CRYOPRESERVATION AND VITRIFICATION OF OOCYTES AND EMBRYOS
9:00 - 9:40 Fundamentals of Cryobiology
S. Leibo, USA 9:40-10:20 Vitrification of oocytes and embryos
A. Arav, Israel 10:20-11:00 Coffee break 11:00-11:40 Different approaches of Vitrification
G. Vajta, Australia 11:40-12:40 The Cryotop method for oocyte Vitrification. Description of the technique. Clinical results
M. Kuwayama, Japan
| Live demonstration of using the Cryotop Method vitrifying oocyte with explanation by Prof. Kuwayama |
Aim of the theoretical session: To introduce the biophysical and biochemical principles involved in cryobiology; - Ice formation
- Slow freezing procedures
- Seeding
- Freezing curves
- The physical principles of Vitrification, introduction to minimum volume methods, cooling rates and different Vitrification devices.
13:00-14:00 Lunch
14:-18:00 Afternoon Session:
HOW TO MANAGE AND RUN A CRYOPRESERVED OOCYTE BANK
Discussions on how to manage a Cryo-Bank and the problems arising from this
Management of an egg bank: the IVI experience
M. José de los Santos, Spain
Ethical and counseling issues arising from 'social' egg freezing G. Lockwood, UK
Practical approaches in the management of a cryo donor oocyte bank P. Nagy, USA
Workshop fee including congress registration: €750 Euro (Seven Hundred & Fifty Euro). To register contact: cryo@comtecmed.com |
| Workshop No. 5 - Valencia
CORD BLOOD BANKING: HOW TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC CBB AND HOW TO GET READY FOR FACT/NETCORD INSPECTION TOWARD ACCREDITATION,
Valencia, Spain, Thursday, April 22, 2010, 09:00-18:00 Chairs: P. Rebulla, Italy & E. Baudoux, Belgium
09:00-10:30 | Introduction and presentation of issues in CB banking - E. Baudoux, Belgium International organization and regulations - E. Baudoux, Belgium Cost of cord blood banking - P. Rebulla, Italy |
10:30-11:00
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Coffee break
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11:00-13:00
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An overview on cord blood banking quality system - L. Lecchi, Italy
Promotion and recruitment of cord blood donation from minorities and sectors not represented in registried - S. Querol, Spain Criteria for cord blood selection for transplant - A. Nagler, Israel |
13:00-14:00
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Lunch break
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14:00-15:30
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Maternal, neonatal, collection and transportation factors influencing cord blood content - L. Lecchi, Italy
Packaging and transportation to the cord blood bank - L. Lecchi, Italy Cryopreservation and storage - S. Querol, Spain |
15:30-16:00
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Coffee break
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16:00-18:00
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How to prepare and pass inspection for accreditation - S. Querol, Spain
Clinical outcome and potential future transplantation in children and adults - P. Rebulla, Italy Future of cord blood banking - P. Rebulla, Italy Faculty roundtable and general discussion
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Workshop registration €250 (Two Hundred & Fifty Euro)
Workshop registration + Congress registration: €750 (Seven Hundred & Fifty Euro). |
- The CRYO Congress will bridge the gap between scientists, embryologists and physicians.
- The scientific program covers basic knowledge on cryopreservation along with the new discovered modalities.
- The faculty gathered for this Congress is the best available in the field.
- Invaluable knowledge gained at the Congress will enable you to raise pregnancy rates.
- It is of high important that every IVF unit, dealing with cryopreservation, will send at least one representative to the Congress.
- All participants are most welcome to share their experience and enjoy the interaction with their colleagues.
- The exhibition presents leading and prominent companies in the field worldwide.
| | We would like to thank our Sponsors |
| | We would like to thank our Exhibitors |
BioCare Europe • Cell Cryogenics • Core Dynamics • Cryo Innovation • CryoLogic
Dibimed • EMB • IBSA / Angelini • Irvine Scientific • IVFOnline • IVI • Labotect
Nordic Cryobank • Planer • Schering Plough • Vitrolife
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