2024 CRB Symposium Luncheon Roundtables

Choose your roundtable when you register. Roundtables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Scientific Roundtables
Wednesday, May 8, 2024: 11:45am – 1:15pm

Automation of Vitrification Arriving in the U.S. by Christine Allen, PhD, MSc, TS(ABB) (FULL)

Developing Leadership in the Lab - From Choosing the Right Candidates to Building an Effective Leadership Toolkit by Rick Slifkin, MSc, TS(ABB), CLT(NYS) (FULL)

Directed Donor Processing of Reproductive HCT/Ps: FDA Compliance & Clinical Considerations by Matthew C. Hudnall, MSc, TS(ABB), CLC(AMT) (FULL)

Does Vitrification Need to Change? by Tyl Taylor, PhD, HCLD(ABB) (FULL)

Embryologist Training – What Is Missing? by Nanis Nassar, MSc, TS(ABB) (FULL)

How to Skyrocket Your Career: Setting Yourself Apart and Reaching Your Full Potential by Liesl Nel-Themaat, PhD, HCLD(ABB) (FULL)

IVF Lab Directors: Embryologists and Leaders at Once by Juergen Liebermann, PhD, HCLD/TS/CC(ABB) (FULL)

Mosaicism: Biology and Artifact by Nathan Treff, PhD, HCLD/TS(ABB) (FULL)

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!: A Discussion On Life As A Traveling Embryologist by Rebecca Jaynes, MSc (FULL)

Off-Site Directing: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly by Marlane Angle, PhD, HCLD/CC(ABB) (FULL)

Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation by Rian Salasin Chrobocinski, PhD (FULL)

Proteomic Insights of Semen: Molecular Pathways Affecting Male Reproductive Health by Manesh Kumar Panner Selvam, PhD, DVM, ALS(AAB) (FULL)

Sperm DNA Fragmentation: Diagnosis and Sperm Selection by Charles “Chip” Muller, PhD, HCLD/CC(ABB) (FULL)

Utilizing Social Media to Educate Patients and Grow Your Practice by Alease Daniel Barnes, BS (FULL)

Scientific Roundtables Supported by Sponsors
Thursday, May 9, 2024: 11:45am – 1:15pm

Advancing Embryology Practices: Leveraging Data Analytics for Improved Patient Outcomes (eIVF) by Deb Mitchiner, Chief Client Officer, eIVF (FULL)

Amplifying Possibilities of PGT (CooperSurgical) by Kristine McWilliams, M.D., Ph.D., CooperSurgical

Challenges Surrounding Embryo Level Traceability (IMT Matcher) by Matt Pettit, Chief Scientific Officer, IMT Matcher

Data Driven Approach to Cryotank Management (Boreas) by Will Baird, MSc., CEO, Boreas Monitoring Solutions

Day 0 Strategy – The Best Possible Start from the Very Start (FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific) by Brad Zavy, M.S., TS(ABB), Technical Application Specialist, FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific

Engage with an Air Quality Engineer: Understanding VOCs and Their Impact on Cell Culture, Exploring Environmental Modeling, EBTOX Scores, and Clinical Significance (LifeAire Systems, LLC) by Jason Russack, M.S., Air Quality Engineer, LifeAire Systems, LLC

Growing and Protecting the Next Generation of Embryologists (Hamilton Thorne) by Michael D. Baker, Ph.D., HCLD/TS(ABB), Laboratory Director, Aspire Fertility (FULL)

Mail-In Semen Analysis: A Win-Win for You and Your Patients (Fellow) by Marybeth Gerrity, Ph.D., MBA, HCLD/CC(ABB), Reproductive Biology Resources, Inc.

Micromanipulation in the IVF Lab: Tools, Techniques, and Other Topics (Cook Medical) by Donna Kinzer, M.S., TS(ABB), Embryologist, Clinical Scientist, Reproductive Health, Cook Medical

Minimizing Laser Pulses and Improving Efficiency of Biopsy Using the Flicking Technique by Alease Barnes, B.S., ASTEC Bio

Oocyte Vitrification: Past, Present and Future (Kitazato) by Wayne Caswell, M.S., CLS(NCA), US Fertility (FULL)

PGT-A: Is It A Good Time for A More Personalized Approach? (Igenomix) by Angela Linville, Ph.D., Scientific Advisor, Igenomix

Reaction Oxygen Species and Sperm: When Does the Problem Begin? (Reproductive Solutions) by Samuel D. Prien, Ph.D., HCLD(ABB), Laboratory Director and Professor, Texas Technical University Health Science Center (FULL)

Reviving Hope: Unlocking the Potential of 0PN and 1PN Embryos (Luminary Genetics) by Amy Jordan, M.S., LCGC, Director of Reproductive Genetics, Luminary Genetics (FULL)

SMARTS: Driving Excellence in IVF Lab Analytics (Mellowood Medical) by Eva Schenkman, Ph.D., CLT(NYS), HCLD/ELD/TS/CC(ABB), IVF/ART Laboratory Director, Consultant, and President of ARTLAB

Thank You to the 2024 Sponsors

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