STUDY WEEK 2023
Study Week will take place 11th – 14th September, Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London.
Why take part in Study Week?
Study Week offers an impressive line-up of expert speakers covering 9 specialised modules, ensuring you receive quality training whatever your field or stage of your career.
BFS Module Certification
Study Week modules will be of interest to those already registered, or considering undertaking the BFS Module Certification.
BFS Membership benefits
If you are not already a BFS member, do consider joining as this ensures you can register for study days at discounted rates. As a member, you will also be able to enrol for the highly regarded BFS Training Modules that lead to certification, linked to many of the Study Days.
Study Week Modules
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Creating Modern Families
Meenakshi Choudhary, Module Lead
More people than ever before are creating families using donor gametes. This is a very important part of fertility provision and often captures public imaginations due to limited availability and regulatory provision around the use of donor gametes. This study day aims to highlight the complexities of modern families including the regulatory changes that have led to the evolution of such treatments. It also highlights the clinical and legal aspects associated with creating such families, the importance of counselling and some commonly encountered issues. It would benefit any staff (doctors and fertility nurse specialists) involved in providing or planning to provide this service. This study day is available as a BFS Certificated Module.
September 12th
Speaker
Time
Title
Meenakshi Choudhary
08:50 – 08:55
Welcome from the Chair
Rhona Brown
08:55 – 09:00
Video patient perspective
Anupa Roper
09:00 – 09:05
Video donor perspective
Suzanne Dark
09:05 – 09:35
The role of counselling in contemporary family creation
Alka Prakash
09:35 – 10:05
Treating single women and same sex female couples
Meenakshi Choudhary
10:05 – 10:35
Eggs and embryos: Donations
Refreshments and exhibition
10:35 – 10:55
James Lawford Davies
10:55 – 11:25
Regulation and legal aspects in the use of donor gametes
Jan Grace
11:25 – 11:55
Surrogacy – reasons for and outcomes
Louisa Ghevaert
11:55 – 12:25
Legal aspects of surrogacy
Lunch and exhibition
12:25 – 12:55
James Barrett
12:55 – 13:25
Fertility and gender reassignment
Francoise Shenfield
13:25 – 13:55
Cross border fertility care
Vasanti Jadva
13:55 – 14:25
The changing face of the modern family
Anya Sizer
14:25 – 14:55
The realities of adoption: A lived experience
Refreshments and exhibition
14:55 – 15:10
Danya Harris
15:10 – 15:40
Opening the register – challenges and solutions
Ferring sponsor’s symposium
15:45 – 16:15
Real world evidence for building modern families
Dr Ippokratis Sarris
15:45 – 15:50
Welcome and introduction
Dr Alexander Freis
15:50 – 16:00
Does follitropin delta result in higher live birth rate compared to follitropin alfa/beta? New real-world data from Germany
Professor Andrew Drakeley
16:00 – 16:10
Folliptropin delta: key learnings from the UK- Real-world patient case studies
Dr Ippokratis Sarris
16:10 – 16:15
Close
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Embryo Transfer & IUI
Srividya Seshadri, Module Lead
The Embryo Transfer and IUI Study Days provides a theoretical platform to develop your knowledge base in this area of fertility. We have a comprehensive program with lectures provided by some of the most respected and knowledgeable clinicians and embryologists within the UK together with one of the UK’s top medicolegal experts. They will share their expertise and experiences within their area of speciality.
The 2 day course is open to clinicians, nurses, embryologists and any other related discipline who would benefit from this educational event.
September 13th
Speaker
Time
Title
Srividya Seshadri
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome from the Chair
Guy Morris
09:00 – 09:45
Structure of cervix, uterus and tubes
Davina Hulme
09:45 – 10:30
Current trends in embryo selection
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
Jackson Kirkman-Brown
11:00 – 11:45
Preparing the male and the sperm
Priya Bhide
11:45 – 12:30
IUI treatment
Lunch and exhibition
12:30 – 13:30
Yadava Jeve
13:30 – 14:15
Embryo transfer techniques
Tommy Tang
14:15 – 15:00
Optimising success rates including add-ons
Refreshments and exhibition
15:00 – 15:30
Stuart Lavery
15:30 – 16:15
Future fertility trends
Srividya Seshadri
16:15 – 16:25
Close
IBSA Pharma sponsor’s symposium
Pedro Melo
16:30 – 17:00
Luteal phase support
September 14th
Day 2
Srividya Seshadri
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome
James Nicopoullos
09:00 – 09:45
Embryo transfer procedure: Technique and evidence base
David Ogutu
09:45 – 10:30
Controlled ovarian stimulation
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
James Nicopoullos & David Ogutu
11:00 – 12:00
Group 1(30 mins) – Simulated guided transfer
Marta Jansa Perez
11:00 – 12:00
Group 2 (30 mins) – Catheter loading transfer
Lunch and exhibition
12:00 – 13:00
Marta Jansa Perez
13:00 – 14:00
Group 1 (30 mins) – Catheter loading transfer
James Nicopoullos & David Ogutu
13:00 – 14:00
Group 2 (30 mins) – Simulated guided transfer
James Lawford Davies
14:00 – 14:45
Medico-legal case discussion
Refreshments and exhibition
14:45 – 15:00
Priya Bhide and Amanda Cook
15:00 – 15:20
Group 1: IUI technique with a simulator
Bolarinde Ola and Yadava Jeve
15:00 – 15:20
Group 2: Transmyometrial embryo transfer technique
Bolarinde Ola and Yadava Jeve
15:20 – 15:40
Group 1: Transmyometrial embryo transfer technique
Priya Bhide and Amanda Cook
15:20 – 15:40
Group 2: IUI technique with a simulator
Srividya Seshadri
15:40 – 15:45
Close
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Fertility Preservation
Julia Kopeika, Module Lead
As cancer treatments continue to improve, the prospect of long-term survival and cure is becoming ever more a reality. Infertility is the commonest long-term adverse effect of cancer treatment. Consequently, fertility preservation in cancer survivors is becoming an increasingly important aspect of our daily clinical practice. This study day will address this important area crossing the boundaries between the various disciplines involved, with talks from Clinicians, Nurses and Scientists both in the fields of Reproductive Medicine and Oncology. The course will cover the epidemiology of cancer in patients of reproductive age, overview of modern cancer treatments, chemotherapy regimens, effect of cancer treatment on fertility, approaches for male and female fertility preservation, as well as the ins and outs of setting up and managing an effective fertility preservation programme.
September 13th
Speaker
Time
Title
Julia Kopeika
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome from the Chair
Sandra Easdale
09:00 – 09:45
Epidemiology of cancers in the patients of reproductive age
Sophia Kaimaklioti
09:45 – 10:30
Fertility-related psychological support to patients with cancer
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
Harriet McGrath
11:00 – 11:45
An overview of systematic anti-cancer therapies
Richard Anderson
11:45 – 12:30
The effect of cancer treatment on female fertility and an overview of female fertility preservation
Lunch and exhibition
12:30 – 13:30
Marta Jansa Perez
13:30 – 14:14
Oocyte cryopreservation
Hartmut Kristeleit
14:15 – 15:00
Update on breast cancer treatment and outcome
Refreshments and exhibition
15:00 – 15:15
Julia Kopeika
15:15 – 16:00
Ovarian stimulation for fertility
Julia Kopeika
16:00 – 16:15
Close
IBSA Pharma sponsor’s symposium
Pedro Melo
16:30 – 17:00
Luteal phase support
and September 14th
Speaker
Time
Title
Julia Kopeika
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome from the Chair
Majid Shabbir
09:00 – 09:45
Fertility preservation in male patients
Allan Pacey
09:45 – 10:30
Fertility outcome in men after cancer treatment
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
Case discussion
11:00 – 11:45
Case discussion
Claus Yding Andersen
11:45 – 12:30
Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and ovarian tissue transplantation
Lunch and exhibition
12:30 – 13:15
Benjamin Jones
13:15 – 14:00
Uterine transplant
Ephia Yasmin
14:00 – 14:45
Fertility preservation in transgender patients
Melanie Davies
14:45 – 15:30
Late effects of cancer treatment: Subfertility, early menopause and the use of HRT
Refreshments and exhibition
15:30 -15:45
Ertan Saridogan
15:45 – 16:30
Surgical methods of fertility preservation
Dima El-Sharkawi
16:30 – 17:15
Haematologist perspective: Update on modern treatments for Lymphomas in patients of reproductive age
Julia Kopeika
17:15
Close
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GP Study Day (online only)
Alison Richardson and Steve Davies, Module Leads
One in six couples struggle to conceive. This can have a profound impact on their biological, psychological and social well-being. Half of these couples will often achieve a pregnancy with relatively simple advice that can quite easily be provided by their GP. Although the remainder will require some form of intervention or treatment offered by secondary or tertiary care providers, their journey begins in primary care and it is likely that they will maintain a relationship with their GP throughout the process. This study day aims to equip motivated GPs and GP trainees with the knowledge, skills and attributes required to be able to effectively manage these couples.
The programme will focus on how to differentiate couples that can (at least initially) be conservatively managed in primary care (and how to effectively do this), from those that warrant an earlier referral to secondary care. It will include advice on what investigations are useful and how to interpret the results. The programme will include a brief summary of the different fertility treatments available including ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination as well as more advanced reproductive treatments including IVF and ICSI and the risks and complications associated with these, including what to do when fertility treatments fail. Finally, there are sessions on more recent fertility developments including pre-implantation genetic testing and fertility preservation.
All of these presentations have been specifically tailored to the target audience and are provided by speakers who are enthusiastic and experts in their field.
Speakers
Title of talk
Alison Richardson/Stephen Davies
Introduction/Normal Fertility
Allan Pacey
Male Fertility
Kevin McEleny
Urology and Fertility
Susie Jacob
Ovulatory dysfunction/PCOS
Alison Richardson
Ovarian reserve/POI
Oli Donovan
Tubal disorders including endometriosis
Mostafa Metwally
Fibroids and Fertility
Stephen Davies
Investigating and managing subfertility in primary care
Fatima Husain
Ethnic disparities in fertility treatment outcome – what can primary care do to help?
Matt Prior
OI, IUI, IVF and ICSI
Ed Coats
Risks and complications of ART
Angela Pericleous-Smith
What happens when IVF fails
Ellissa Baskind
Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing
Maya Chetty
Fertility preservation
Raj Mathur
Regulation and Funding of IVF
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Male Fertility
Marc Lucky, Module Lead
Male fertility problems are extremely common, but many fertility practitioners understandably lack experience and confidence in dealing with them. This popular course, linked to a BFS Training Module, aims to improve the knowledge base and skills of Fertility Practitioners who work with men. The talks, which cover all aspects of male fertility, are given by leading UK / International Figures and the course has received excellent feedback, particularly in terms of addressing learning requirements. This course is suitable for Reproductive Physicians, Urologists, Fertility Nurses and Clinical Scientists –in fact anyone who deals with male patients.
September 13th
Speaker
Time
Title
Marc Lucky
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome from the Chair
Kevin McEleny
09:00 – 09:45
Male history, examination and investigation
Asif Muneer
09:45 – 10:30
Surgical sperm retrieval
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
Ayo Kalejaiye
11:00 – 11:30
The male reproductive tract and male sexual function
Marc Lucky
11:30 – 12:00
Testicular causes of male infertility
Suks Minhas
12:00 – 12:30
Male reproductive physiology
Lunch and exhibition
12:30 – 13:30
Bryan Woodward
13:30 – 14:00
Tests of semen quality
Miguel J Xavier
14:00 – 14:30
The genetics of male infertility
Rowland Rees
14:30 – 15:00
Varicocele and post-testicular causes of male fertility
Refreshments and exhibition
15:00 – 15:15
Arie Parnham
15:15 – 15:45
Testicular cancer and fertility
Richard Quinton
15:45 – 16:15
Pre-testicular problems
Marc Lucky
16:15
Close
IBSA Pharm sponsor’s symposium
Pedro Melo
16:30 – 17:00
Luteal phase support
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Nursing Study Day (online only)
Yvonne Wedden and Jane Denton, Module Leads
Fertility nursing is a constantly evolving specialist field of practice with exciting opportunities. The study day is designed to help fertility nurses review their personal career pathway and contribute to re-validation and the development of knowledge and expertise.
The programme this year has a focus on new technologies and how these are being integrated into fertility nursing practice.
Topics include using apps in clinical practice, auditing medicine management, conflict management and optimising appraisals. All the speakers are experienced fertility nurses and we are very grateful to them for sharing their expertise. Fertility nurses at every level of practice will benefit from the day.
Nurses
Speakers
Title of talk
Yvonne Wedden
Welcome from Chair
Mikey O’Brien & Sarah Stamps
New Technology – Using Apps in Clinical Practice
Jules Sterry
Optimising appraisals – a guide for nurses
Aoife Corley
Conflict management for improved team working
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PGT
Tarek El-Toukhy, Module Lead
This study day aims to give information on providing PGT as part of a multidisciplinary service delivered by genetic and ART specialists. It will allow attendees to appreciate the burden of genetic disorders and their mode of inheritance whilst acquiring the latest knowledge on reproductive options for couples who are at risk of having a child affected by a genetic disorder. It will also discuss the application of PGS as an option to patients seeking treatment and its advantages and disadvantages. The session aims to ensure an understanding of the typical clinical pathway of PGT, and how regulation works in the UK, appreciate the embryology lab processes required , to familiarise attendees with the latest genetic diagnostic technologies and clinical scenarios will also be presented. This study day will be of interest to ATSM candidates, Consultants, ART specialists, Nurses, Embryologists and Counsellors.
September 11th
Speaker
Time
Title
Tarek El-Toukhy
08:50 – 09:00
Introduction to module
Frances Flinter
09:00 – 09:30
Introduction to genetic diseases
Frances Flinter
09:30 – 10:00
How the HFEA regulates PGT
Yacoub Khalaf
10:00 – 10:30
Reproductive options available to couples at risk
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
Muriel Holder
11:00 – 11:30
The current status of NIPT and prenatal diagnosis
Francesca Forzano
11:30 – 12:00
An introduction to PGT and expanded carrier screening
Charlotte Tomlinson
12:00 – 12:30
PGT counselling and clinical pathway
Lunch and exhibition
12:30 – 13:30
Alpesh Doshi
13:30 – 14:00
Embryology of PGT
Roy Pascal Naja
14:00 – 14:30
PGT diagnostic technologies
Tarek El-Toukhy
14:30 – 15:00
Clinical assessment/preparation of PGT couples and factors that affect success and clinical results
Refreshments and exhibition
15:00 – 15:30
Emma Sowerby
15:30 – 16:00
PGT service delivery models pitfalls and troubleshooting in a satellite PGT service
Tarek El-Toukhy
16:00 – 16:30
Training in PGT
Bulent Urman
16:30 – 17:00
What is the Role of PGT-A in an evidence-based IVF practice?
Tarek El-Toukhy
17:00
Close
Merck sponsor’s symposium
17:10 – 17:50
Unlocking success in 2023: Strategies for achieving optimal results in MAR
David Ogutu
17:10 – 17:30
Optimise chances of success in an evolving fertility market: real world evidence data
Apostolos Tsironis
17:30 – 17:50
Putting patients first: individualised treatment approach
with the combination of r hFSH and r hLH in MAR
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Quality and effectiveness of modern fertility services
Mostafa Metwally and Rachel Cutting, Module Leads
This joint BFS/HFEA course will cover all aspects of developing and running an effective fertility service as well as help you gain a firm understanding of the legislation and quality management issues essential for running a high-quality fertility service.
September 11th
Speaker
Time
Title
Mostafa Metwally & Louise Winstone
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome
Cheryl Fitzgerald
09:00 – 09:45
The role of the Person Reponsible
Chris White
09:45 – 10:30
Developing a service and business planning
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
Sara Parlett
11:00 – 11:45
HFEA overview of inspection and compliance in UK fertility clinics
Tom Bamber
11:45 – 12:30
Leadership styles and workplace culture: Leading a multidisciplinary Fertility team, challenges and solutions
Lunch and exhibition
12:30 – 13:30
Dave Wales
13:30 – 14:00
Quality management and you
Chris White
14:00 – 14:45
The UK fertility market and commissioning
Refreshments and exhibition
14:45 – 15:15
Jason Kasraie
15:15 – 16:00
Top tips for inspection
Louise Winstone
16:00 – 16:30
Top tips for inspection
Mostafa Metwally
16:30 – 16:40
Close
Merck sponsor’s symposium
17:10 – 17:50
David Ogutu
17:10 – 17:30
Optimise chances of success in an evolving fertility market: real world evidence data
Apostolos Tsironis
17:30 – 17:50
Putting patients first: individualised treatment approach
with the combination of r hFSH and r hLH in MAR
and September 12th
Speaker
Time
Title
Mostafa Metwally & Louise Winstone
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome
Rachel Cooper
09:00 – 09:45
The fundamentals: Consent and the law
Angela Pericleous-Smith
09:45 – 10:30
Supporting patients
Coffee & exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
n/a
Raj Mathur
11:00 – 11:45
Dealing with incidents: Case reports from a clinical practice
Louise Winstone
11:45 – 12:30
Dealing with incidents: The duty of the PR on what, when and how to report incidents
Lunch & exhibition
12:30 – 13:30
Kate Brian
13:30 – 14:15
What do patients, partner and donors think and want?
Mostafa Metwally
14:15- 14:30
Close
Refreshments and exhibition
15:00 – 15:45
Ferring sponsor’s symposium
15:45 – 16:15
Real world evidence for building modern families
Dr Ippokratis Sarris
15:45 – 15:50
Welcome and introduction
Dr Alexander Freis
15:50 – 16:00
Does follitropin delta result in higher live birth rate compared to follitropin alfa/beta? New real-world data from Germany
Professor Andrew Drakeley
16:00 – 16:10
Folliptropin delta: key learnings from the UK- Real-world patient case studies
Dr Ippokratis Sarris
16:10 – 16:15
Close
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Ultrasonography in Fertility
Dimitrios Mavrelos, Module Lead
Ultrasound is an essential tool in the investigation and management of women with fertility problems. Delegates attending the course will gain a comprehensive overview, starting with basic principles through to advanced techniques, of how to use and optimize ultrasound as a tool essential in the practise of reproductive medicine and fertility. Delegates will understand how to best use 2D, 3D and Doppler modes to extract relevant information for the diagnosis and management of fertility problems and treatment cycles. Delegates will also learn how ultrasound
can be used to perform diagnostic and operative procedures relevant to fertility. These Study Days represent the mandatory Course for the BFS certification module in Pelvic Ultrasound.
Target audience
• Trainees currently registered, or considering completion of the BFS certification module in Pelvic
Ultrasound
• All trainees wishing to acquire gynaecological ultrasound skills targeted specifically to fertility assessment
• Practising gynaecologists, nurses and allied health professional who wish to improve their fertility scanning skills
September 11th
Speaker
Time
Title
Dimitrios Mavrelos
08:50 – 09:15
Welcome from the Chair
Neil Pugh
09:20 – 09:45
Image optimisation, artefacts and safety
Nazar Amso
09:50 – 10:30
Gynaecological ultrasound: Essential knowledge of normal pelvic anatomy, physiology and examination technique
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
Joseph Yazbek
11:00 – 11:40
Ovarian and adnexal pathology in women of reproductive age
Neera Balachandren
11:45 – 12:25
Antral follicle count and ovarian reserve
Lunch and exhibition
12:30 – 14:00
Joel Naftalin
14:00 – 14:40
The ultrasound assessment of fibroids and adenomyosis for fertility
Davor Jurkovic
14:45 – 15:30
Ultrasound in endometriosis
Refreshments and exhibition
15:30 – 16:00
Dimitrios Mavrelos
16:00 – 16:45
Congenital uterine anomalies and scar niches
Dimitrios Mavrelos
17:00
Close
Merck sponsor’s symposium
17:10 – 17:50
Unlocking success in 2023: Strategies for achieving optimal results in MAR
David Ogutu
17:10 – 17:30
Optimise chances of success in an evolving fertility market: real world evidence data
Apostolos Tsironis
17:30 – 17:50
Putting patients first: individualised treatment approach
with the combination of r hFSH and r hLH in MAR
and September 12th
Speaker
Time
Title
Dimitrios Mavrelos
08:50 – 09:00
Welcome
Sotirios Saravelos
09:00 – 09:45
Ultrasound guided procedures in fertility treatments
Mostafa Metwally
09:45 – 10:30
Follicle tracking
Refreshments and exhibition
10:30 – 11:00
Kannamannadiar Jayaprakasan
11:00 – 11:45
3D Ultrasound
Gidon Lieberman
11:45 – 12:30
HyCoSy/Hysterosonography
Lunch and exhibition
12:30 – 13:30
Jackie Ross
13:30 – 14:15
Early pregnancy and miscarriage
Emma Kirk
14:15 – 15:00
Ultrasound diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy
Dimitrios Mavrelos
15:00 – 15:15
Close
Refreshments and exhibition
15:15 – 15:30
Ferring sponsor’s symposium
15:45 – 16:15
Real world evidence for building modern families
Dr Ippokratis Sarris
15:45 – 15:50
Welcome and introduction
Dr Alexander Freis
15:50 – 16:00
Does follitropin delta result in higher live birth rate compared to follitropin alfa/beta? New real-world data from Germany
Professor Andrew Drakeley
16:00 – 16:10
Folliptropin delta: key learnings from the UK- Real-world patient case studies
Dr Ippokratis Sarris
16:10 – 16:15
Close
Creating Modern Families
Meenakshi Choudhary, Module Lead
More people than ever before are creating families using donor gametes. This is a very important part of fertility provision and often captures public imaginations due to limited availability and regulatory provision around the use of donor gametes. This study day aims to highlight the complexities of modern families including the regulatory changes that have led to the evolution of such treatments. It also highlights the clinical and legal aspects associated with creating such families, the importance of counselling and some commonly encountered issues. It would benefit any staff (doctors and fertility nurse specialists) involved in providing or planning to provide this service. This study day is available as a BFS Certificated Module.
September 12th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Meenakshi Choudhary | 08:50 – 08:55 | Welcome from the Chair |
| Rhona Brown | 08:55 – 09:00 | Video patient perspective |
| Anupa Roper | 09:00 – 09:05 | Video donor perspective |
| Suzanne Dark | 09:05 – 09:35 | The role of counselling in contemporary family creation |
| Alka Prakash | 09:35 – 10:05 | Treating single women and same sex female couples |
| Meenakshi Choudhary | 10:05 – 10:35 | Eggs and embryos: Donations |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 10:35 – 10:55 | |
| James Lawford Davies | 10:55 – 11:25 | Regulation and legal aspects in the use of donor gametes |
| Jan Grace | 11:25 – 11:55 | Surrogacy – reasons for and outcomes |
| Louisa Ghevaert | 11:55 – 12:25 | Legal aspects of surrogacy |
| Lunch and exhibition | 12:25 – 12:55 | |
| James Barrett | 12:55 – 13:25 | Fertility and gender reassignment |
| Francoise Shenfield | 13:25 – 13:55 | Cross border fertility care |
| Vasanti Jadva | 13:55 – 14:25 | The changing face of the modern family |
| Anya Sizer | 14:25 – 14:55 | The realities of adoption: A lived experience |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 14:55 – 15:10 | |
| Danya Harris | 15:10 – 15:40 | Opening the register – challenges and solutions |
| Ferring sponsor’s symposium | 15:45 – 16:15 | Real world evidence for building modern families |
| Dr Ippokratis Sarris | 15:45 – 15:50 | Welcome and introduction |
| Dr Alexander Freis | 15:50 – 16:00 | Does follitropin delta result in higher live birth rate compared to follitropin alfa/beta? New real-world data from Germany |
| Professor Andrew Drakeley | 16:00 – 16:10 | Folliptropin delta: key learnings from the UK- Real-world patient case studies |
| Dr Ippokratis Sarris | 16:10 – 16:15 | Close |
Embryo Transfer & IUI
Srividya Seshadri, Module Lead
The Embryo Transfer and IUI Study Days provides a theoretical platform to develop your knowledge base in this area of fertility. We have a comprehensive program with lectures provided by some of the most respected and knowledgeable clinicians and embryologists within the UK together with one of the UK’s top medicolegal experts. They will share their expertise and experiences within their area of speciality.
The 2 day course is open to clinicians, nurses, embryologists and any other related discipline who would benefit from this educational event.
September 13th
|
Speaker |
Time |
Title |
|
Srividya Seshadri |
08:50 – 09:00 |
Welcome from the Chair |
|
Guy Morris |
09:00 – 09:45 |
Structure of cervix, uterus and tubes |
|
Davina Hulme |
09:45 – 10:30 |
Current trends in embryo selection |
|
Refreshments and exhibition |
10:30 – 11:00 |
|
|
Jackson Kirkman-Brown |
11:00 – 11:45 |
Preparing the male and the sperm |
|
Priya Bhide |
11:45 – 12:30 |
IUI treatment |
|
Lunch and exhibition |
12:30 – 13:30 |
|
|
Yadava Jeve |
13:30 – 14:15 |
Embryo transfer techniques |
|
Tommy Tang |
14:15 – 15:00 |
Optimising success rates including add-ons |
|
Refreshments and exhibition |
15:00 – 15:30 |
|
|
Stuart Lavery |
15:30 – 16:15 |
Future fertility trends |
|
Srividya Seshadri |
16:15 – 16:25 |
Close |
|
IBSA Pharma sponsor’s symposium Pedro Melo |
16:30 – 17:00 |
Luteal phase support |
September 14th
Day 2
|
Srividya Seshadri |
08:50 – 09:00 |
Welcome |
|
James Nicopoullos |
09:00 – 09:45 |
Embryo transfer procedure: Technique and evidence base |
|
David Ogutu |
09:45 – 10:30 |
Controlled ovarian stimulation |
|
Refreshments and exhibition |
10:30 – 11:00 |
|
|
James Nicopoullos & David Ogutu |
11:00 – 12:00 |
Group 1(30 mins) – Simulated guided transfer |
|
Marta Jansa Perez |
11:00 – 12:00 |
Group 2 (30 mins) – Catheter loading transfer |
|
Lunch and exhibition |
12:00 – 13:00 |
|
|
Marta Jansa Perez |
13:00 – 14:00 |
Group 1 (30 mins) – Catheter loading transfer |
|
James Nicopoullos & David Ogutu |
13:00 – 14:00 |
Group 2 (30 mins) – Simulated guided transfer |
|
James Lawford Davies |
14:00 – 14:45 |
Medico-legal case discussion |
|
Refreshments and exhibition |
14:45 – 15:00 |
|
|
Priya Bhide and Amanda Cook |
15:00 – 15:20 |
Group 1: IUI technique with a simulator |
|
Bolarinde Ola and Yadava Jeve |
15:00 – 15:20 |
Group 2: Transmyometrial embryo transfer technique |
|
Bolarinde Ola and Yadava Jeve |
15:20 – 15:40 |
Group 1: Transmyometrial embryo transfer technique |
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Priya Bhide and Amanda Cook |
15:20 – 15:40 |
Group 2: IUI technique with a simulator |
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Srividya Seshadri |
15:40 – 15:45 |
Close |
Fertility Preservation
Julia Kopeika, Module Lead
As cancer treatments continue to improve, the prospect of long-term survival and cure is becoming ever more a reality. Infertility is the commonest long-term adverse effect of cancer treatment. Consequently, fertility preservation in cancer survivors is becoming an increasingly important aspect of our daily clinical practice. This study day will address this important area crossing the boundaries between the various disciplines involved, with talks from Clinicians, Nurses and Scientists both in the fields of Reproductive Medicine and Oncology. The course will cover the epidemiology of cancer in patients of reproductive age, overview of modern cancer treatments, chemotherapy regimens, effect of cancer treatment on fertility, approaches for male and female fertility preservation, as well as the ins and outs of setting up and managing an effective fertility preservation programme.
September 13th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Julia Kopeika | 08:50 – 09:00 | Welcome from the Chair |
| Sandra Easdale | 09:00 – 09:45 | Epidemiology of cancers in the patients of reproductive age |
| Sophia Kaimaklioti | 09:45 – 10:30 | Fertility-related psychological support to patients with cancer |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| Harriet McGrath | 11:00 – 11:45 | An overview of systematic anti-cancer therapies |
| Richard Anderson | 11:45 – 12:30 | The effect of cancer treatment on female fertility and an overview of female fertility preservation |
| Lunch and exhibition | 12:30 – 13:30 | |
| Marta Jansa Perez | 13:30 – 14:14 | Oocyte cryopreservation |
| Hartmut Kristeleit | 14:15 – 15:00 | Update on breast cancer treatment and outcome |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 15:00 – 15:15 | |
| Julia Kopeika | 15:15 – 16:00 | Ovarian stimulation for fertility |
| Julia Kopeika | 16:00 – 16:15 | Close |
| IBSA Pharma sponsor’s symposium
Pedro Melo |
16:30 – 17:00 | Luteal phase support |
and September 14th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Julia Kopeika | 08:50 – 09:00 | Welcome from the Chair |
| Majid Shabbir | 09:00 – 09:45 | Fertility preservation in male patients |
| Allan Pacey | 09:45 – 10:30 | Fertility outcome in men after cancer treatment |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| Case discussion | 11:00 – 11:45 | Case discussion |
| Claus Yding Andersen | 11:45 – 12:30 | Ovarian tissue cryopreservation and ovarian tissue transplantation |
| Lunch and exhibition | 12:30 – 13:15 | |
| Benjamin Jones | 13:15 – 14:00 | Uterine transplant |
| Ephia Yasmin | 14:00 – 14:45 | Fertility preservation in transgender patients |
| Melanie Davies | 14:45 – 15:30 | Late effects of cancer treatment: Subfertility, early menopause and the use of HRT |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 15:30 -15:45 | |
| Ertan Saridogan | 15:45 – 16:30 | Surgical methods of fertility preservation |
| Dima El-Sharkawi | 16:30 – 17:15 | Haematologist perspective: Update on modern treatments for Lymphomas in patients of reproductive age |
| Julia Kopeika | 17:15 | Close |
GP Study Day (online only)
Alison Richardson and Steve Davies, Module Leads
One in six couples struggle to conceive. This can have a profound impact on their biological, psychological and social well-being. Half of these couples will often achieve a pregnancy with relatively simple advice that can quite easily be provided by their GP. Although the remainder will require some form of intervention or treatment offered by secondary or tertiary care providers, their journey begins in primary care and it is likely that they will maintain a relationship with their GP throughout the process. This study day aims to equip motivated GPs and GP trainees with the knowledge, skills and attributes required to be able to effectively manage these couples.
The programme will focus on how to differentiate couples that can (at least initially) be conservatively managed in primary care (and how to effectively do this), from those that warrant an earlier referral to secondary care. It will include advice on what investigations are useful and how to interpret the results. The programme will include a brief summary of the different fertility treatments available including ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination as well as more advanced reproductive treatments including IVF and ICSI and the risks and complications associated with these, including what to do when fertility treatments fail. Finally, there are sessions on more recent fertility developments including pre-implantation genetic testing and fertility preservation.
All of these presentations have been specifically tailored to the target audience and are provided by speakers who are enthusiastic and experts in their field.
| Speakers | Title of talk |
| Alison Richardson/Stephen Davies | Introduction/Normal Fertility |
| Allan Pacey | Male Fertility |
| Kevin McEleny | Urology and Fertility |
| Susie Jacob | Ovulatory dysfunction/PCOS |
| Alison Richardson | Ovarian reserve/POI |
| Oli Donovan | Tubal disorders including endometriosis |
| Mostafa Metwally | Fibroids and Fertility |
| Stephen Davies | Investigating and managing subfertility in primary care |
| Fatima Husain | Ethnic disparities in fertility treatment outcome – what can primary care do to help? |
| Matt Prior | OI, IUI, IVF and ICSI |
| Ed Coats | Risks and complications of ART |
| Angela Pericleous-Smith | What happens when IVF fails |
| Ellissa Baskind | Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing |
| Maya Chetty | Fertility preservation |
| Raj Mathur | Regulation and Funding of IVF |
Male Fertility
Marc Lucky, Module Lead
Male fertility problems are extremely common, but many fertility practitioners understandably lack experience and confidence in dealing with them. This popular course, linked to a BFS Training Module, aims to improve the knowledge base and skills of Fertility Practitioners who work with men. The talks, which cover all aspects of male fertility, are given by leading UK / International Figures and the course has received excellent feedback, particularly in terms of addressing learning requirements. This course is suitable for Reproductive Physicians, Urologists, Fertility Nurses and Clinical Scientists –in fact anyone who deals with male patients.
September 13th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Marc Lucky | 08:50 – 09:00 | Welcome from the Chair |
| Kevin McEleny | 09:00 – 09:45 | Male history, examination and investigation |
| Asif Muneer | 09:45 – 10:30 | Surgical sperm retrieval |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| Ayo Kalejaiye | 11:00 – 11:30 | The male reproductive tract and male sexual function |
| Marc Lucky | 11:30 – 12:00 | Testicular causes of male infertility |
| Suks Minhas | 12:00 – 12:30 | Male reproductive physiology |
| Lunch and exhibition | 12:30 – 13:30 | |
| Bryan Woodward | 13:30 – 14:00 | Tests of semen quality |
| Miguel J Xavier | 14:00 – 14:30 | The genetics of male infertility |
| Rowland Rees | 14:30 – 15:00 | Varicocele and post-testicular causes of male fertility |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 15:00 – 15:15 | |
| Arie Parnham | 15:15 – 15:45 | Testicular cancer and fertility |
| Richard Quinton | 15:45 – 16:15 | Pre-testicular problems |
| Marc Lucky | 16:15 | Close |
| IBSA Pharm sponsor’s symposium
Pedro Melo |
16:30 – 17:00 | Luteal phase support |
Nursing Study Day (online only)
Yvonne Wedden and Jane Denton, Module Leads
Fertility nursing is a constantly evolving specialist field of practice with exciting opportunities. The study day is designed to help fertility nurses review their personal career pathway and contribute to re-validation and the development of knowledge and expertise.
The programme this year has a focus on new technologies and how these are being integrated into fertility nursing practice.
Topics include using apps in clinical practice, auditing medicine management, conflict management and optimising appraisals. All the speakers are experienced fertility nurses and we are very grateful to them for sharing their expertise. Fertility nurses at every level of practice will benefit from the day.
| Nurses | |
| Speakers | Title of talk |
| Yvonne Wedden | Welcome from Chair |
| Mikey O’Brien & Sarah Stamps | New Technology – Using Apps in Clinical Practice |
| Jules Sterry | Optimising appraisals – a guide for nurses |
| Aoife Corley | Conflict management for improved team working |
PGT
Tarek El-Toukhy, Module Lead
This study day aims to give information on providing PGT as part of a multidisciplinary service delivered by genetic and ART specialists. It will allow attendees to appreciate the burden of genetic disorders and their mode of inheritance whilst acquiring the latest knowledge on reproductive options for couples who are at risk of having a child affected by a genetic disorder. It will also discuss the application of PGS as an option to patients seeking treatment and its advantages and disadvantages. The session aims to ensure an understanding of the typical clinical pathway of PGT, and how regulation works in the UK, appreciate the embryology lab processes required , to familiarise attendees with the latest genetic diagnostic technologies and clinical scenarios will also be presented. This study day will be of interest to ATSM candidates, Consultants, ART specialists, Nurses, Embryologists and Counsellors.
September 11th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Tarek El-Toukhy | 08:50 – 09:00 | Introduction to module |
| Frances Flinter | 09:00 – 09:30 | Introduction to genetic diseases |
| Frances Flinter | 09:30 – 10:00 | How the HFEA regulates PGT |
| Yacoub Khalaf | 10:00 – 10:30 | Reproductive options available to couples at risk |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| Muriel Holder | 11:00 – 11:30 | The current status of NIPT and prenatal diagnosis |
| Francesca Forzano | 11:30 – 12:00 | An introduction to PGT and expanded carrier screening |
| Charlotte Tomlinson | 12:00 – 12:30 | PGT counselling and clinical pathway |
| Lunch and exhibition | 12:30 – 13:30 | |
| Alpesh Doshi | 13:30 – 14:00 | Embryology of PGT |
| Roy Pascal Naja | 14:00 – 14:30 | PGT diagnostic technologies |
| Tarek El-Toukhy | 14:30 – 15:00 | Clinical assessment/preparation of PGT couples and factors that affect success and clinical results |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 15:00 – 15:30 | |
| Emma Sowerby | 15:30 – 16:00 | PGT service delivery models pitfalls and troubleshooting in a satellite PGT service |
| Tarek El-Toukhy | 16:00 – 16:30 | Training in PGT |
| Bulent Urman | 16:30 – 17:00 | What is the Role of PGT-A in an evidence-based IVF practice? |
| Tarek El-Toukhy | 17:00 | Close |
| Merck sponsor’s symposium | 17:10 – 17:50 | Unlocking success in 2023: Strategies for achieving optimal results in MAR |
| David Ogutu | 17:10 – 17:30 | Optimise chances of success in an evolving fertility market: real world evidence data |
| Apostolos Tsironis | 17:30 – 17:50 | Putting patients first: individualised treatment approach with the combination of r hFSH and r hLH in MAR |
Quality and effectiveness of modern fertility services
Mostafa Metwally and Rachel Cutting, Module Leads
This joint BFS/HFEA course will cover all aspects of developing and running an effective fertility service as well as help you gain a firm understanding of the legislation and quality management issues essential for running a high-quality fertility service.
September 11th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Mostafa Metwally & Louise Winstone | 08:50 – 09:00 | Welcome |
| Cheryl Fitzgerald | 09:00 – 09:45 | The role of the Person Reponsible |
| Chris White | 09:45 – 10:30 | Developing a service and business planning |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| Sara Parlett | 11:00 – 11:45 | HFEA overview of inspection and compliance in UK fertility clinics |
| Tom Bamber | 11:45 – 12:30 | Leadership styles and workplace culture: Leading a multidisciplinary Fertility team, challenges and solutions |
| Lunch and exhibition | 12:30 – 13:30 | |
| Dave Wales | 13:30 – 14:00 | Quality management and you |
| Chris White | 14:00 – 14:45 | The UK fertility market and commissioning |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 14:45 – 15:15 | |
| Jason Kasraie | 15:15 – 16:00 | Top tips for inspection |
| Louise Winstone | 16:00 – 16:30 | Top tips for inspection |
| Mostafa Metwally | 16:30 – 16:40 | Close |
| Merck sponsor’s symposium | 17:10 – 17:50 | |
| David Ogutu | 17:10 – 17:30 | Optimise chances of success in an evolving fertility market: real world evidence data |
| Apostolos Tsironis | 17:30 – 17:50 | Putting patients first: individualised treatment approach with the combination of r hFSH and r hLH in MAR |
and September 12th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Mostafa Metwally & Louise Winstone | 08:50 – 09:00 | Welcome |
| Rachel Cooper | 09:00 – 09:45 | The fundamentals: Consent and the law |
| Angela Pericleous-Smith | 09:45 – 10:30 | Supporting patients |
| Coffee & exhibition | 10:30 – 11:00 | n/a |
| Raj Mathur | 11:00 – 11:45 | Dealing with incidents: Case reports from a clinical practice |
| Louise Winstone | 11:45 – 12:30 | Dealing with incidents: The duty of the PR on what, when and how to report incidents |
| Lunch & exhibition | 12:30 – 13:30 | |
| Kate Brian | 13:30 – 14:15 | What do patients, partner and donors think and want? |
| Mostafa Metwally | 14:15- 14:30 | Close |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 15:00 – 15:45 | |
| Ferring sponsor’s symposium | 15:45 – 16:15 | Real world evidence for building modern families |
| Dr Ippokratis Sarris | 15:45 – 15:50 | Welcome and introduction |
| Dr Alexander Freis | 15:50 – 16:00 | Does follitropin delta result in higher live birth rate compared to follitropin alfa/beta? New real-world data from Germany |
| Professor Andrew Drakeley | 16:00 – 16:10 | Folliptropin delta: key learnings from the UK- Real-world patient case studies |
| Dr Ippokratis Sarris | 16:10 – 16:15 | Close |
Ultrasonography in Fertility
Dimitrios Mavrelos, Module Lead
Ultrasound is an essential tool in the investigation and management of women with fertility problems. Delegates attending the course will gain a comprehensive overview, starting with basic principles through to advanced techniques, of how to use and optimize ultrasound as a tool essential in the practise of reproductive medicine and fertility. Delegates will understand how to best use 2D, 3D and Doppler modes to extract relevant information for the diagnosis and management of fertility problems and treatment cycles. Delegates will also learn how ultrasound
can be used to perform diagnostic and operative procedures relevant to fertility. These Study Days represent the mandatory Course for the BFS certification module in Pelvic Ultrasound.
Target audience
• Trainees currently registered, or considering completion of the BFS certification module in Pelvic
Ultrasound
• All trainees wishing to acquire gynaecological ultrasound skills targeted specifically to fertility assessment
• Practising gynaecologists, nurses and allied health professional who wish to improve their fertility scanning skills
September 11th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Dimitrios Mavrelos | 08:50 – 09:15 | Welcome from the Chair |
| Neil Pugh | 09:20 – 09:45 | Image optimisation, artefacts and safety |
| Nazar Amso | 09:50 – 10:30 | Gynaecological ultrasound: Essential knowledge of normal pelvic anatomy, physiology and examination technique |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| Joseph Yazbek | 11:00 – 11:40 | Ovarian and adnexal pathology in women of reproductive age |
| Neera Balachandren | 11:45 – 12:25 | Antral follicle count and ovarian reserve |
| Lunch and exhibition | 12:30 – 14:00 | |
| Joel Naftalin | 14:00 – 14:40 | The ultrasound assessment of fibroids and adenomyosis for fertility |
| Davor Jurkovic | 14:45 – 15:30 | Ultrasound in endometriosis |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 15:30 – 16:00 | |
| Dimitrios Mavrelos | 16:00 – 16:45 | Congenital uterine anomalies and scar niches |
| Dimitrios Mavrelos | 17:00 | Close |
| Merck sponsor’s symposium | 17:10 – 17:50 | Unlocking success in 2023: Strategies for achieving optimal results in MAR |
| David Ogutu | 17:10 – 17:30 | Optimise chances of success in an evolving fertility market: real world evidence data |
| Apostolos Tsironis | 17:30 – 17:50 | Putting patients first: individualised treatment approach with the combination of r hFSH and r hLH in MAR |
and September 12th
| Speaker | Time | Title |
| Dimitrios Mavrelos | 08:50 – 09:00 | Welcome |
| Sotirios Saravelos | 09:00 – 09:45 | Ultrasound guided procedures in fertility treatments |
| Mostafa Metwally | 09:45 – 10:30 | Follicle tracking |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 10:30 – 11:00 | |
| Kannamannadiar Jayaprakasan | 11:00 – 11:45 | 3D Ultrasound |
| Gidon Lieberman | 11:45 – 12:30 | HyCoSy/Hysterosonography |
| Lunch and exhibition | 12:30 – 13:30 | |
| Jackie Ross | 13:30 – 14:15 | Early pregnancy and miscarriage |
| Emma Kirk | 14:15 – 15:00 | Ultrasound diagnosis of ectopic pregnancy |
| Dimitrios Mavrelos | 15:00 – 15:15 | Close |
| Refreshments and exhibition | 15:15 – 15:30 | |
| Ferring sponsor’s symposium | 15:45 – 16:15 | Real world evidence for building modern families |
| Dr Ippokratis Sarris | 15:45 – 15:50 | Welcome and introduction |
| Dr Alexander Freis | 15:50 – 16:00 | Does follitropin delta result in higher live birth rate compared to follitropin alfa/beta? New real-world data from Germany |
| Professor Andrew Drakeley | 16:00 – 16:10 | Folliptropin delta: key learnings from the UK- Real-world patient case studies |
| Dr Ippokratis Sarris | 16:10 – 16:15 | Close |