MedTech For Solutions and the OvaTools Andrology & Embryology Training Institute Announce Second Annual Symposium Featuring Top IVF and Reproductive Genetics Experts

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NEW YORK (PRWEB) February 06, 2018 -- MedTech For Solutions is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Symposium for the OvaTools Andrology & Embryology Training Institute. This year’s symposium will feature a panel of experts in the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (“ART”) and Reproductive Genetics Industry: Contemporary Fertility Healthcare: The Impact of Genetics on ART.

The 2nd Annual Symposium will be held June 1-3, 2018 at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel located at 1617 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316.

The 2nd Annual Symposium will provide attendees with an educational agenda on the growing impact of genetics in fertility treatment along with contemporary laboratory practices. The panel of experts and topics include:

• Marcelo Barrioneuvo, M.D., IVF Florida, “Clinical Applications of the ERA Test”
• Natalia Basile, Ph.D., IVI RMA Global, “Morphokinetics and Genetics”
• Charles Bormann, Ph.D., Massachusetts General Hospital, “Mitigating Risk in the IVF Laboratory Workflow”
• Doug Carrell, Ph.D., University of Utah, “Genetics of Male Infertility”
• Alan Copperman, M.D., RMANY, “What to Do When There Are No Euploid Embryos?”
• Jill Chisholm, APNG GeneScreen, “Genetic Counseling for the Infertility Patient”
• Giovanni Coticchio, Ph.D., 9.baby, “The Role of Cryopreservation in PGS/PGD Cycles”
• Kathryn Go, Ph.D., Reprosource, “Contemporary Staffing Models for the IVF Laboratory”
• Gary Harton, Ph.D., Igenomix, “PGS Testing Platforms”
• David Hoffman, M.D., IVF Florida, “Does Deferred Transfer Increase Outcomes?”
• Kristen Ivani, Ph.D., RSC Bay Area, “Can Euploid Single Embryo Transfer Become Standard of Care?”
• Brynn Levy, Ph.D., Columbia University, “Cell-Free DNA Technology”
• Kathleen Miller, D.H.Sc., IVF Florida, “The Effect of Biopsy Techniques on Embryo Aneuploidy and Embryo Implantation Potential”
• Nicole Noyes, M.D., NYU, “Beating the Clock: Fertility Preservation”
• Rusty Pool, Ph.D., Fertility Center of SA, “Extrinsic Factors that Contribute to Aneuploidy”
• Steven Ory, M.D., IVF Florida/IFFS, “The History of IVF & PGS and Worldwide Usage of PGS/PGD”
• Jie Qiao, M.D., Ph.D., “Single Cell Genetic and Epigenetic Analysis of Eggs and Embryos”
• Eric Schadt, Ph.D., SEMA 4, “Bringing Personalized Medicine to Reproductive Health”
• Carlos Simon, M.D., Ph.D., Igenomix, “Endometrial Receptivity Assay and Personalized Embryo Transfer”
• Gary Smith, Ph.D., University of Michigan, “Mosaicism: From Basics to Application”
• Dr. Tiffany Stankewicz, Igenomix, “ERA Platform: The Laboratory Component”
• Jason Swain, Ph.D., CCRM, “Optimizing Laboratory Conditions for a Successful PGS Program”
• Nathan Treff, Ph.D., Genomic Predictions, “Monogenic Disease and Trait Analysis Testing Platforms”

MedTech is pleased to announce sponsor support of the symposium from industry-leading vendors Igenomix and Illumina.

In addition to networking with and learning from top industry experts, the weekend will also feature mini hands-on workshop courses in embryo grading, vitrification, witnessing systems, trophectoderm biopsy, ICSI and ERA. The workshops will also provide demonstrations and discussions on the use of the most up-to-date IVF laboratory equipment, including incubators, pH measurement devices, micromanipulation systems, lasers and electronic witnessing systems.

The OvaTools Andrology & Embryology Training Institute continues to successfully expand the breadth of services MedTech for Solutions currently offers ART fertility practices. The institute provides valuable hands-on technical skills training and is designed to meet the needs of existing ART professionals seeking to enhance their technical laboratory skills, laboratory managers seeking opportunities to train IVF laboratory staff; and individuals from varied related disciplines interested in exploring a new career in the clinical ART industry.

Space is limited. For full details on registration and pricing, please visit here.

About MedTech For Solutions
MedTech For Solutions offers a full range of services to specialty medical practices, with emphasis on ART/IVF practices and laboratories. The MT Laboratory Solutions Division is dedicated to working with practices in the design and building of new laboratories, as well as improving clinical outcomes of existing facilities by establishing and implementing state-of-the-art embryology and andrology practices and optimizing ART/IVF laboratory operations. MedTech's Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) provides practices with significant savings for all medical, pharmacy, laboratory, capital equipment and office purchasing needs. Additionally, MedTech offers practice development, recruitment and risk management services. For more information, visit http://www.medtech4solutions.com.

Dwight P. Ryan, MedTech For Solutions, https://medtech4solutions.com/, +1 (914) 924-1426, [email protected]