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Article: Experiences of offspring searching for and contacting their donor siblings and donor This study investigates a new phenomenon whereby individuals conceived by donor insemination are searching for and contacting their donor and/or ‘donor siblings' (i.e. donor offspring conceived by the same donor who are their genetic half siblings). RBM Online 18 April 2010 [Read More] [Comment on this...]

News: Fertility watchdog aims to put donor siblings in touch A new service which enables donor conceived people to make contact with others who have been conceived using the same donor (their genetic siblings) has been launched by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) this week. Nisha Satkunarajah 13 April 2010 [Read More] [Comment on this...]

IVF Jobs

1	Embryologist Reproductive Institute of South Texas McAllen, United States
2	Trainee Clinical Embryologist ARGC London, United Kingdom	Monday 23rd April
3	CLINICAL EMBRYOLOGIST The London Women's Clinic (Darlington) Darlington, United Kingdom	Until position is filled
4	Andrologist/Trainee Embryologist London Women's Clinic London, United Kingdom	Until position is filled
5	Embryologist (Maternity Cover - min 6 months) The Chaucer Hospital, Canterbury, United Kingdom	01/07/2010
6	Clinical Embryologist/Research Cleveland Clinic Fertility Center Beachwood, United States
7	Lead Nurse Specialist-Assisted Conception Project ,	when position is filled
8	Lead Embryologist ,	when position is filled
9	Experienced Embryologist Sydney IVF Sydney, Australia	when position is filled
10	Clinical Embryologist Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital Glasgow, United Kingdom	19/04/2010

Resumes

#	Title	Country	Photo
1	Nora Alsaffar Trainee Embryologist/Trainee Andrologist	Australia	-
	"To be a competent IVF Scientist and work with zest in efficacious treatment of infertile couples in fertility organization where my university studies in science combined with my technical and generic skills can be utilised."
2	Dr.Azif Khan M. H Senior Embryologist / Freelance Embryologist	India
	"To play a vital role in assisting patients with their reproductive goals. To provide support in setting up IVF labs and to optimize results in an existing set up. Areas of special interest - Vitrification, Lab design, Pre implantation genetic diagnosis."
3	Maria Gutierrez Locum	Australia	-
	"To help support clinics with work load and fill in gaps where experienced staff is needed."
4	Eva Ulehlova IVF Laboratory Director/Senior Embryologist -www.ivflabdirector.com-	United States
	"18 years of IVF LABORATORY EXPERIENCE-/willing to travel anywhere"
5	ARTI GOEL EMBRYOLOGIST	India	-
	"Working as a Freelance/Consultant Embryologist in Chandigarh & Abroad. Trained in ICSI, IVF, Cryoperservation Techniques. From last 10 years working as Gyanecologist & IVF lab Counsellor in Chandigarh, (India)"
6	Mary E. Schalkoff senior embryologist/lab director	United States	-
7	R.DEEPTHI EMBRYOLOGIST	India	-
	"Seeking an embryologist job in stimulating work environment that encourages continuous learning and provide exposure to new ideas, personal and professional growth"
8	Aparna Thiyagarajan Embryologist/ Research Scientist	United States
	"I hold a 3 year Master's degree in Clinical Embryology. Currently seeking opportunity as an Embryologist or a research position in USA, India or abroad"
9	Pradyut Sau Sr Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant	India	-
	"Intend to build a career with build corporate of medical lab technology environment with committed and dedicated people. Which will help me to explore myself fully & realize my potential. Willing to work as a key player in challenging and creative environment."
10	Phalguni Patro Embryologist	India	-
	"To give my best towards the goal of the Organisation and to learn everyday."

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Questions

#	Title	Date Added		Replies
1	exposure time of oocytes to spermatozoa	18 April 2010		1
Dear all I would like to ask a question. How many hours should we leave spermatozoa with oocytes? Overnight or a coulple hours? Thanks, Dhana Dhana [ Reply here ]
2	salaam	15 April 2010		0
we are going to start a new ivf centre here i want to know the bset sterlization way for our embryology lab ? shakir hussain [ Reply here ]
3	Injection pitette/ ICSI	13 April 2010		2
Hello! I have a quick question and need an answer please as soon as possible. During ICSI, i usually split the eggs into several plates, placing around 6 eggs/ plate. when i finish with the first plate and after transfering the eggs to their apppropriate media, i cant continue working with the same injecting pipette, it gets stuck and stops from aspirating. I usually keep on releasing oil, it becomes better but the aspirations remains slow; so i change it every time i move to the next plate. What shall i do to keep on working with the same injection pipette? peguy [ Reply here ]

Replies

Re: Exposure time of oocytes to spermatozoa
I leave them for 4 hours. Fertilization rate is excellent.
Bojana Medico-S

Re: Injection pitette/ ICSI
PVP Blockage
Hi,
Once i've finished my series of injections and need to replenish / replace a dish, I flush the ICSI pipette with media to remove the PVP.
This should solve the problem :)
damian pike

Re: Injection pitette/ ICSI
Sticky ICSI pipette
You could try lowering the ICSI pipette into a dish with drops of medium or PVP under oil, to keep the glass moist between dishes. It sounds like the PVP on or in the tip is dehydrating.
Michael L Reed Center for Reproductive Medicine of New Mexico

Re: Retained embryos
Retained embryo after ET
Check following points
Loading embryo, volume of media used for transfer, any oil droplet over the transfer media during loading(which is used during culture), syringe with too tight plungers, and mucus during transfer. Hold plunger in position till ET catheter is removed and after embryo transfer withdraw inner and outer catheter together.
Good luck - Mike
Dr.Saritha K.R. GKNM Hospital

Re: Minc vs ORGIO/Planer Benchtop Incubator BT37
BT-37 from Planer/Orgio apparently has best of both worlds. It has taken care of issues of cranked and water clogged humidity tubing by employing tube guides and heaters. It also comes with built-in battery power which lasts for 2 hours. There is also a visual indication for active humidification. The heating plate(s) are calibrated at 6 different points as against other Incubator. (I am a distributor of Planer/Origio products in India)
Dilip Patil Trivector Embryo Support Academy

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