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Article: Current opinion on preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) Preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) for aneuploidy was first reported by Verlinsky et al (1995) and Munne et al (1995). Both of these initial studies analysed polar bodies. The aim of the technique is to help determine the best IVF embryo for transfer on the grounds of the polar body or embryo's chromosomes, by performing biopsy and analysis of the chromosomes using fluorescent in situ hybridisation (FISH). Joyce Harper 16 July 2009 - 0 Comments.

IVF Podcast: The current role of PGD and PGS in embryo selection Dr. Jacques Cohen discusses the current role of PGD and PGS in embryo selection. [ Visit Website ] Jacques Cohen 16 July 2009 - 0 Comments.

Announcement: World Congress on Fertility Preservation World Congress on Fertility PreservationBrussels, BelgiumDecember 10-12, 2009The increasing successes of oncologic treatments make implementation of procedures aimed at preserving fertility even more crucial. These procedures must not be limited to preserving and restoring fertility in patients undergoing therapies, but also be applied to any cases where the reproductive function is threatened. The aim of this conference is to offer an updated review of fertility preservation techniques. Simon Basten 21 July 2009 - 0 Comments.

News: CRi Oosight™ instrument crucial in IVF breakthrough demonstrating a correlation between non-invasive egg metrics and pregnancy Cambridge Research & Instrumentation, Inc. (CRi) announced today that Oosight™, a non-invasive optical imaging system manufactured by CRi and widely used by embryologists as an aid in the field of in vitro fertilization (IVF), has been used in a groundbreaking study that investigated ways to select eggs most likely to produce a pregnancy. Cathy Boutin 14 July 2009 - 0 Comments.

News: Sperm from stem cells sparks media furore UK scientists have created human sperm cells in the laboratory for the first time. The sperm, called in vitro-derived (IVD) sperm, were grown from embryonic stem (ES) cells. The researchers hope that the IVD sperm will provide a useful model for studying the development of sperm cells and the causes of male infertility. Rebecca Robey 14 July 2009 - 0 Comments.

Article: All embryos are not equal Years before many people knew that they were infertile or would become infertile a law was made to actively discriminate against them. Many are now on a very tight deadline to save embryos so that they have the possibility of creating a much wanted family. Michelle Hickman 14 July 2009 - 0 Comments.

IVF Jobs

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#	Position	Closing Date
1	Chief Embryologist/Laboratory Manager   Create Health West Wimbledon, United Kingdom	When the position is filled.
2	Laboratory Site Manager Genetics & IVF Insitute Fairfax, United States
3	IVF Specialist London Fertility Centre London, United Kingdom	8 August 2009
4	Embryologist Ottawa Fertility Centre Ottawa, Canada	July 31, 2009
5	Research Embryologist Roslin Cells Roslin, United Kingdom	24 July 2009
6	Chief Embryologist Innovative Fertility Center Manhattan Beach, USA	When Filled
7	Andrologist/Donor Sperm Bank Co-ordinator London Fertility Centre London, United Kingdom	31st July 2009
8	Fully Trained OR Advanced Trainee Pedieos IVF Center Nicosia, Cyprus
9	Fertility Nurse IVF Hammersmith Limited London, UK	31 July 2009
10	IVF Nurse Coordinator Barbados Fertility Centre Hastings, Barbados	July 17 2009
11	trained/trainee embryologist Victoria Wing Woking, United Kingdom	24th July 2009
12	Embryologist The Agora Gynaecology & Fertility Centre Brighton & Hove, United Kingdom	when position is filled
13	Embryologist - Maternity Leave Cover Wessex Fertility Limited Southampton, United Kingdom	13th July 2009
14	Embryologist - Based Anywhere, US or Canada Cook Medical Bloomington , United States
15	Senior Clinical Embryologist Victory A.R.T. Laboratory Manila, Philippines	Til position is filled

Resumes

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#	Title	Country	Photo
1	DEENE VISHNUKANTH SENIOR EMBRYOLOGIST	India	-
	"To serve a position under a progressive and dynamic organisation to utilize my skills in a challenging manner"
2	Dr Suran Rajapakse Freelancing Embryologist &/or Embryology team	Sri Lanka	-
	"To become an freelancing embryologist and provide the services in setting up clinics,starting new techniques and help in refining the current practices in your clinics. Also I can provide the service of my full embryology team including the laboratory assistant service."
3	Sule Dogan Embryologist/ Andrologist/ Research assistant	USA
	"Female and 27 years old."
4	Mario Iliceto Trainee Embryologist/ Andrologist	United Kingdom
	"Working as a trainee embryologist/Andrologist"
5	Jay Hackworth Embryologist/Medical Technologist	United States	-
	"ASCP certified Medical Technologist/fully trained Embryologist seeking full/part-time/per-diem position."
6	Nicola Clark Trainee embryologist	United Kingdom	-
	"To find somewhere willing to train me as a clincal embryologist"
7	Natalya Rozanova Embryologist	United States
	"Looking for a full time embryologist position with IVF lab or clinic."
8	Yara Pujol Lopez embryologist	Spain	-
	"A challenging position as an intermediate-level clinical embryologist."
9	Andrew Glazier PhD Laboratory Director / Consultant or Senior Embryologist / Andrologist	United Kingdom	-
	"Highly experienced Lab director/consultant level embryologist available for locum work in UK, EU, Worldwide."
10	Jillene Wock Application of Reproductive Physiology in Research or in a Clinical Atmosphere	United States	-
	"To obtain a position that utilizes my skills, experience and education to its full potential, as well as challenges me to learn new techniques in the field of reproductive physiology or any related field."

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#	Title	Date Added		Replies
1	Coasting	19 July 2009		0
	I have 32 ys old patient with PCO and history of severe OHSS following HMG/IUI before three years ;  was admitted to  to ivf programme, on long protocol and was given decapeptyl 3.75 mg on cycle day one, 14 days later after conferming downregulation was started on HMG 150 U daily, On stimulation day 6 estradiol level was 620 pgm and 12 follicles in each ovary 9-10 mm, HMG dose was reduced to 75 U, on days 7,8 and on day 9 there were 28 follicles, leading 16 mm and estradiol 4420, was c.. jehad yousef [ Reply here ]
2	Failed ICSI	15 July 2009		1
	Last day I have ICSI with 5 cells (4 MII and 1 MI). On the next day one cell were with 2pb and 1pn and 4 cells with 1pb and now pn. The icsi procedure was well (at the same day with other patient 3 fertilized out of 3). What may be wrong? Does it mean that they should take a donor oocyte?  Thank you!   Yasia [ Reply here ]
3	Embryologist with Hepatitis B positive or Hepatitis B carrier	14 July 2009		1
	I would like to know the international standard or policy regarding embryologist who is a hepatitis b carrier or a hepatitis b positive would be allowed to work in an ivf laboratory? really appreciate your feedback. Thank you. Nurul [ Reply here ]

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Re: Failed ICSI
Not necessarily, it could be the sperm. Polar body grading on D1 (as far as I'm aware) doesn't tell you much.I assume you checked the eggs for fertilization at the right time. Did you recheck them again an hour (or couple of hours later)? Did you culture them out to D2?
Simon Aiken

Re: Embryologist with Hepatitis B positive or Hepatitis B carrier
Interesting question. I know clinics in Australiasia (most, if not all) take regular blood tests from the embryologists for Hep B, C and HIV; and organise vaccination for Hep A&B if you haven't had it done already. This is all done post-hiring.
Simon Aiken

Re: CO2 % at high altitudes
Dear Michael Reed, Thanks so much. You have touched many finer aspects of the lab physiology! I am using Cook media which already has protein. One of my incubators has infrared and the another requires humidity. My place may differ from yours in terms of high humidity. I didn't think that humidity may have a significant role. I'll look into it. I am waiting for the result with last batch of media (8 cases) before deciding to try with a newer one. As Dr Ahmad Omar pointed out growing to blast stage is a good idea. But can't you predict the incubator performance with grades of D2 embryos? Regards
Sowmya Dinesh

Re: CO2 % at high altitudes
Thanks for the replies .. few more queries..!
This is my feedback after changing my incubator settings. I had excellent fert and cleav rate (One woman having 20 0ut of 20 grade 1/2 D2 embryos). I am awaiting the hCG values in another 10 days.Considering the fact that even labs at higher altitudes than mine are requiring around 6-7%Co2 I think I really need to re evaluate the incubators once more.But one more fact is that the present climate around here is very cloudy, cold with continuous drizzle through the day. I really need to know what is the relation of humidity to co2% and whats the accurate method of measuring humidity. Thanks for the replies.
Sowmya Dinesh