Three day course full hands-on Oocyte pick-up, embryo culture, embryo grading and transfer.
Ideal for young embryologists who start new in the embryology lab. They will end the course with full information and hands-on.
The aim of this training program is to offer a basic hands-on in the techniques used in an IVF laboratory. The course will make special focus on giving basic training in a real IVF setup using unlimited number of samples. After the course, it is expected that the practical knowledge acquired at Embryotools will help the trainee to get more familiarized with the IVF laboratory practice and all the techniques currently used in clinical routine.
Scientific Program:
Theoretical Sessions (30-45 min duration):
“QC and QA in the IVF lab“
Hands-On Sessions and Knowledge to be acquired:
With the possibility of getting in touch with the most modern technology and equipment currently available in the IVF field and with unlimited samples and disposables, the trainee will be able to visualize and understand the following procedures:
Oocyte and embryo handling using different types of pipetting devices
Oocyte-cumulus handling during oocyte pick-up and stripping
Oocyte, zygote, embryo and blastocyst morphology assessment
Embryo culture up to day 5/6
Embryo transfer from the lab’s perspective: pros and cons of different ways of loading the catheter
Temperature measurements
Disposables out-gassing
Handle of media and oil: aliquoting, storage, preparation of dishes (the overlaid and underlaid methods) for gamete and embryo manipulation and culture
Aseptic techniques for handling media, disposables, gametes and embryos
Measurement of pH, CO2 on different types of incubators using the most accurate methodologies and devices
Basic knowledge of Quality Control and Assessment
Set up of dishes and media for ICSI
Micromanipulator and pipette set up
Overview of the ICSI technique
Sperm analysis, preparation, selection and capture
Assisted hatching in fresh and frozen embryos and blastocyst
Oocyte and embryo vitrification
Team of embryologists providing the training: Gloria Calderón, PhD; Nuno Costa-Borges, PhD; Enric Mestres, MSc; Mònica Acacio; MSc and Carolina Castelló, BSc.
Certificate of attendance will be awarded to participants completing the workshop
Date: Three days (from 09:00h to 17:00h)
Price: 3000 Euros
Depending on your experience and needs we can modify the training course by adding extra days to the course.
Location: Embryotools’ Laboratories
Avenida Doctor Marañón, 8
Parc Científic de Barcelona
08028 Barcelona, Spain
General information
Workshop location
Embryotools S.L.
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Embryotools S.L.41.381236, 2.116885
We are next to the Barcelona Football Stadium
Parc Científic de Barcelona
Av. Doctor Marañon 8
08028 Barcelona (Spain)
Phone: + 34 934 497 198
Hotels
There are several hotel options to stay in Barcelona.
To help you on finding the best option for you, here you have a list of hotels near our facilities.
The NH hotels and Madanis hotel offers a special discount to our trainees. Ask for it!
The closest public transport stops to arrive to Embryotools are the following:
Bus:
V1 Mini Estadi – FC Barcelona
H8 Les Corts- Arizala
113 Mini Estadi Palau Blaugrana
101 Fútbol Club Barcelona
113, 33, 67, 7, 75, H6 Palau Reial
Metro:
Green Line- L3- Palau Reial
Blue Line- L5- Collblanc
Orange Line- L9- Zona Universitaria (from airport)
Tram:
All lines- Av Xile
Taxi:
You can also book a taxi through Whatsapp at the number: +34 675613072. Please specify that you are coming to an Embryotools course and the flight number information. A friendly Embryotools taxi driver will pick you up at the airport to take you to hotel or to our facilities.
Language
Classes can be conducted in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese.
For other languages, translation services can be arranged.
Clothing
Informal for all occasions. We will provide with special clothing and clogs to work inside the lab. If you need a special size, please let us know.
Visas
Some participants may require a visa in order to enter Spain.
Please check the following link in english or spanish where you can download a Welcome letter. You can fill it in and send it back to us so that we can sign it and return it to you to present it to the Spanish embassy in your country.
Lunch break
Lunch break time is flexible to the lab’s needs. The lunch is included in the price of the course, you will join the Embryotools team during the lunch break at the Scientific Park’s restaurant where a fast line menu with different options is available.
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