PGD Training Course at PFC
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On November 8 th and 9 th, 2008, PFC held a training course for embryologists interested in learning the techniques associated with Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD).
The course was organized in conjunction with the Genetics and IVF Institute (GIVF) of Fairfax, Virginia and was originally scheduled to run on the Sunday only. However, due to the overwhelmingly positive response to attend the course, PFC decided to offer the course on Saturday as well. Forty seven individuals heard excellent lectures over the 2 day period.
Dr Dagan Wells from Oxford, UK and Dr Alan Thornhill from London, UK, gave talks on current and future technologies for genetic testing on embryos. Participants were then divided into 4 working groups that spent the rest of the day rotating between activities. The activities included embryo biopsy training, cell fixation training, media and solution making and PGD troubleshooting. Lauri Black, MS, CGC, a Certified Genetic Counselor at California Pacific Medical Center and Mary Sands of GIVF gave talks on genetic counseling. The course also allowed embryologists from all over the world to view the new state of the art laboratory at PFC.
Joe Conaghan, PhD, HCLD
Tags: New Innovation, PGD - Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis
September 6th, 2009 at 12:33 am
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October 20th, 2009 at 2:57 pm
Hi
please i am interested in this training course. Will u run one this year or next?
I will need detailed information on when next this type of training will be offered again.
Thanks.
May 11th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Dear Dr.
I am Ahmad Mustafa, Molecular pathologist, from Egypt, and I looking to get advanced tanning in the IVF procedure and technology. If you can advice me for this how to start and how I can arrange with you can get certified training and cover all the procedures regarding the IVF technology.
Actually I have MS molecular pathology and most of my work on malignancies only, and I want to start working on the PGD also, if there is also a chance to get training on PGD and FISH procedures for embryo biopsy. I hope to give me full support.
According your web site, I can not link between all as I do not know what included in each molecule and which I have to collect, mainly down list my need if you can help me to fix, I will be much appreciating for you.
would like to inform you that the course will be included:
Hands on Assisted Reproduction Technology (IVF/ICSI)
- Andrology (Semen Treatment, Freezing and Thawing).
- Embryology (Identification of sheep oocyte, Dissection and preparation).
- Hands on C.IVF and ICSI.
- Embryo Freezing, Thawing Protocols.
- Assisted Hatching by Laser.
- Life observation of IVF protocols.
- Embryo fixation and preparation for PGD
- PGD and FISH procedures for embryo biopsy and diagnosis.
Please If you can responde as soon as possible.
Thanks with regrds
Dr. Ahmad Mustafa
May 12th, 2010 at 8:51 pm
Dear Dr. Mustafa,
We are pleased that you are interested in learning more about our program. I will pass your request and contact info on to our Lab Director.
Thank you,
Molly
July 14th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
Hi! I am the medical and laboratory director of the HIMA-San Pablo Fertility Clinic in Caguas, Puerto Rico. I am interested in assisting to a PGD training course in the USA. Do you offer a training program or do you know of any PGD training program in the USA? Thanks!
July 15th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Dr. Cruz,
I have passed your request and contact information on to our laboratory director, Dr. Joe Conaghan. He will be able to provide more information than I can.
Thank you,
Molly
July 15th, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Dr. Cruz,
We don’t have any training courses in the pipeline. I recommend that you contact Reprogenetics http://www.reprogenetics.com/ . They run training courses on a regular basis.
Sincerely,
Joe Conaghan