Basic Andrology Course

Ready to dive into the world of andrology? This 'attendee limited' in-person event is perfect if you want to learn the basics in a hands-on, friendly setting.

Meet experts, learn theory, ask questions, and get practical hands-on experience that you won’t find online. Don’t miss out on this chance to boost your knowledge and skills.

Aimed at STPs in Andrology or Embryology (1st or 2nd year), Science graduates or Reproductive Technicians who would like work in the field, BMS interested in Andrology or junior Embryologists wanting more Andrology exposure. Basic pipetting skills expected.

Info: 10:00 Registration
10:15 Basic Lab Principles / Safety
10:45 Introduction to WHO 2021
11:00 Refreshment Break
11:15 Practice types: Therapeutic vs. Diagnostic
11:30 Antisperm Antibodies and Sperm Vitality
11:45 Sample Collection and Macroscopic Evaluation Theory
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break
13:45 Lab Demonstration: Motility Assessment and Wet Prep
14:00 Lab Practical: Wet Slide Prep and Assessment
15:30 Lab Practical: Manual Motility Assessment and CASA demo
16:30 End

Info: 10:00 Registration
10:15 Selecting dilution and Makler rough count
10:45 Sperm Concentration Measurement
11:00 Refreshment Break
11:15 CASA and alternative methods
11:45 Practice counts and calculations
12:30-13:30 Social Lunch
13:45 Lab Demonstration: Dilution and Neubauer count
14:30 Lab Practical: Selecting dilution and making dilutions
15:30 Lab Practical: Counting using NEQAS samples (known values)
16:30 End

Info: 10:00 Registration
10:15 Principles of morphology staining and different types
10:45 Group IQA sample practice
11:00 Refreshment Break
11:15 Unusual morphology and implications
11:45 WHO and TZI
12:30-13:30 Lunch Break
13:45 Lab Demonstration: PAP Staining and Pre-stained Methods
14:30 Lab Practical: Pre-stained methods
15:30 Lab Practical: TZI (+PAP if time)
16:30 Course End

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Acorn Andrology, 11 Genotin Terrace, Enfield, United Kingdom

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