Basic Course in Quality Control in the IVF Laboratory
Total no. of modules: 8
Module 1: Laboratory Set-Up
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Chair: Professor Arthur Chang (Taiwan)
Topics & Speakers:
1. Background 2. QC and Procedures monitoring (includes documentation, checklists) 3. Benchmarking and KPI Speaker: Professor Arthur Chang (Taiwan)
4. Is your lab ready for the action – validation and calibration in an IVF laboratory 5. Troubleshooting and Case discussion (includes SOP of respective lab Speaker: Dr. Krishna Chaitanya (India)
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Sat, 21 January 2023
10am – 11.40am GMT+8
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ASPIRE Embryology SIG |
Coming soon |
The Application of Newer Technologies to the Practice of ART |
Chair: Professor Louise Hull (Australia)
Topics & Speakers:
1. The Role of Tele-Consultation Speaker: Dr. Ayedee Ace M. Domingo (Philippines)
2. Minimizing Monitoring in a Stimulation Cycle Speaker: Dr. Somjate Manipalviratn (Thailand)
3. Home Monitoring – Alternate Hormones / Ultrasound Scans Speaker: Professor Roger Hart (Australia)
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Sun, 18 December 2022
3pm – 4.30pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Education Committee |
Lecture recordings available |
What Is the Best Combination of Surgery and ART in Endometriosis-Related Infertility Treatment? |
Chair: Dr. Herbert Situmorang (Indonesia)
Co-Chairs: Professor Yutaka Osuga (Japan) | Professor Luk Rombauts (Australia)
Topics & Speakers:
1. Severe Endometriosis and Infertility: How far surgery can help Speaker: Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani (Australia)
2. Adenomyosis and Infertility: Is there any benefit to do surgery Speaker: Associate Professor Yasushi Hirota (Japan)
3. Endometriosis related infertility: How Does IVF Fit In? Speaker: Dr. Ivan Sini (Indonesia)
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Sun, 20 November 2022
2pm – 4pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Reproductive Surgery SIG and Endometriosis SIG |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE-CPAM Masterclass Webinar Series: Fundamental Concepts in ART – Bridging the Gaps
Session 5: Ovarian Stimulation for IVF – Individualization and Beyond
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Chairs: Dr Clare Boothroyd (Australia) and Professor Rong Li (China)
Topics and Speakers:
1. Ovarian Stimulation in medically Complicated IVF Patients- Obese and Immune Disorder Patients Speaker: Diao Feiyang (China)
2. Benefits and Limitations of Individualized Dosing Regimen in COS Treatment Speaker: Jung-Ryeol Lee (Korea)
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Wed, 23 November 2022
7pm – 8.30pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE and CPAM (China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care) |
Lecture recordings coming soon |
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Time-Lapse Incubation |
Chairperson: Dr. Kenji Ezoe (Japan)
Co-chairperson: Dr. Ryan Rose (Australia)
Topics & Speakers:
1. Introduction to AI Technology and Terminology Speaker: Professor Charles Bormann (United States America)
2. Current Applications of AI in ART Lab Speaker: Dr. Giovanni Coticchio (Italy)
3. Developing Time-Lapse and AI Assisted Scoring System Speaker: Ms. Lorena Bori (Spain)
4. The User Experience in Time-Lapse and AI Scoring System Speaker: Dr. Satoshi Ueno (Japan)
5. Challenges in Evaluating and Implementing AI Technology in ART Lab Speaker: Professor Cristina Hickman (United Kingdom)
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Sat, 5 November 2022
6pm – 8pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Embryology SIG |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course in Management for ART Nurses
Total no. of webinar modules: 3
Webinar Module 3: Conflict Resolution
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Chairpersons: Ms. Rebecca Moore (Australia) | Ms. Megan Black (New Zealand) | Ms. Carmel Carrigan (Australia)
1. Conflict resolution Speaker: Ms. Narelle Dickinson (Australia)
2. Teaching & Supervision Speaker: Ms. Prajakta Hindlekar (India)
3. Panel Discussion
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Tues, 1 Nov 2022
5pm – 6:45pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course in Management for ART Nurses
Total no. of webinar modules: 3
Webinar Module 2: Professional Development
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Chairperson: Ms. Rebecca Moore (Australia)
Co-Chairperson: Ms. Muhsinah (Singapore)
Topics and Speakers
1. Preparation for Career Progression Speaker: Ms. Rebecca Moore (Australia)
2. Teaching & Supervision Speaker: Ms. Lung Suet Yee (Hong Kong)
3. Job Appraisal Speaker: Ms. Leita Fien (Australia)
4. Q&A Discussion
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Tues, 18 Oct 2022
5pm – 6:45pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course in Management for ART Nurses
Total no. of webinar modules: 3
Webinar Module 1: Effective Leadership
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Chairperson: Ms Megan Black (New Zealand)
Co-Chairperson: Ms Marian T. Villanueva (Philippines)
Topics & Speakers
1. Exploring Different Style of Nurse Leadership/Management Speaker: Ms Maria Cecilia E Punzalan (Philippines)
2. Effective Communication Speaker: Ms Chiung-Wen Chang (Taiwan) 3. How to Be a Good Team Leader Speaker: Ms Carmel Carrigan (Australia)
4. Q&A Discussion
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Tues, 4 Oct 2022
5pm – 6:45pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE-CPAM Masterclass Webinar Series: Fundamental Concepts in ART – Bridging the Gaps Total no. of sessions: 5Session 4: The Role of AMH in Fertility |
Chairperson: Dr Somjate Manipalviratn (Thailand) and Prof Li Rong (China)
Topics & Speakers:
1. Clinical Utility of Anti-Mullerian Hormone Speaker: Prof Dongzi Yang (China)
2. Anti-Mullerian Hormone and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Speaker: Dr Duru Shah (India)
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Tue, 23 August 2022 |
ASPIRE and CPAM (China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care) |
Lecture recordings coming soon. |
How to Read and Understand Scientific Data/Paper (With a Focus on Embryology) |
Chairpersons: Professor Arthur Chang (Taiwan) and Dr. Keshav Malhotra (India)
Topics & Speakers:
1. How to Read the Clinical Embryology Paper Speaker: Professor Ben Mol (Australia)
2. How to Prepare ART Lab Data for Scientific Publication Speaker: Dr Rui Wang (Australia)
3. How to Evaluate a Paper- An Example of a Paper on Imaging the Meiotic Spindle Speaker: Professor Gab Kovacs (Australia)
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Tues, 16 August 2022 |
Organised by ASPIRE Embryology SIG |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE-Thermo Fisher Scientific Masterclass Collaboration Advances in Next Generation Sequencing Technology: Building a Dynamic Reproductive Health Research Lab |
Chairs: Dr Virgilio Novero (ASPIRE) and Mr Michael Richardson (Thermo Fisher)
Topics & Speakers: 1. Genetic Carrier Screening Before Pregnancy: State-Of-The-Art Speaker: Dr. Eric Lee (Australia)
2. Incorporating PGT-A in the IVF Program: An IVF Centre Perspective Speaker: Ms. Andrea Tzu-Hsuan Chuang (Taiwan)
Utility of Offering Combined PGT-a and PGT-M: A Laboratory Perspective Speaker: Dr. Alpana Razdan (India)
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Fri, 15 Jul 2022 |
ASPIRE and Thermo Fisher Scientific |
Lecture recordings coming soon. |
PCOS: A Diagnosis of Exclusion – What You See Is Not Always What You Get! |
Chair: Professor Lan Vuong (Vietnam)
Topics & Speakers: 1. Hypothyroidism Speaker: Dr Madhuri Patil (India)
2. Hyperprolactinemia Speaker: Dr Madonna Domingo (Philippines)
3. Adrenal Disorders Speaker: Professor Jin Ju Kim (Korea)
4. Androgen Secreting Ovarian Tumors Speaker: Dr Clare Boothroyd (Australia)
5. Premature Ovarian Failure Speaker: Professor Eileen Manalo (Philippines)
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Tues, 26 July 2022 |
ASPIRE Reproductive Endocrinology SIG |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course in Counselling for Nurses
Total no. of webinar modules: 3
Webinar Module 3: Implication Counselling & Experience Sharing
*This course is supported with an unrestricted Education Grant by 
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Chair: Ms Joan Gordon Andrade (India) Co-Chair: Ms Carmel Carrigan (Australia)
1. Gamete Donation Related Counselling Ms Catherine Chung (Hong Kong)
2. Acceptance, Adoption & Surrogacy Associate Professor Uttara Chari (India)
3. Cases Discussion & Experience Sharing Break-out Room 1: Ms Catherine Chung (Hong Kong) and Ms Joan Gordon Andrade (India) Break-out Room 2: Associate Professor Uttara Chari (India) and Ms Crystal Hui (Hong Kong) Break-out Room 3: Dr Kylie Stone (New Zealand) and Ms Min-Jung Kim (Korea)
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Tues, 12 July 2022
5pm – 6:45pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course in Counselling for Nurses
Total no. of webinar modules: 3
Webinar Module 2: Supportive Counselling
*This course is supported with an unrestricted Education Grant by 
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Chair: Ms Megan Black (New Zealand) Co-Chair: Ms Muhsinah Aleem (Singapore)
1. Stress & Anxiety During the ART Journey – How to Reduce It Speaker: Ms Helen Nicholson (New Zealand)
2. Depression Following Repeated Treatment Failure – How to Manage Speaker: Ms Denise Durham (United Kingdom)
3. Miscarriage & Recurrent Miscarriage – The Final Straw? Speaker: Dr Celia Chan (Hong Kong)
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Tues, 28 June 2022
5pm – 6:45pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course in Counselling for Nurses
Total no. of webinar modules: 3
Webinar Module 1: Basic Aspects & Information Counselling
*This course is supported with an unrestricted Education Grant by 
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Chair: Ms Joan Gordon Andrade (India) Co-Chair: Ms Kelly Chang (Taiwan)
1. Introduction to Basic Counselling & Communication Skills Speaker: Ms Crystal Hui (Hong Kong)
2. Identify Patients Who Needs Counselling: Role & Responsibilities of a Nurse Practitioner Speaker: Ms Cassandra Irvin (Australia)
3. Information Counselling – Nurse Counselling Prior to ART Treatment Speaker: Professor Tin-Chiu Li (Hong Kong)
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Tues, 14 June 2022
5pm – 6:45pm GMT+8
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ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE-CPAM Masterclass Webinar Series: Fundamental Concepts in ART – Bridging the Gaps
Session 3: Does PGT-A Improve Reproductive Outcome?
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Chairs: Professor Rong Li (China) and Professor Arthur Chang (Taiwan)
Topics and Speakers: 1. Pros and Cons of PGT-A in Assisted Reproductive Technology Speaker: Professor Yan Junhao (Reproductive Medical Center of Shandong University)
2. Preimplantation Genetic Aneuploidy Screening: Optimizing the Methodology and Interpretation Speaker: Dr Keshav Malhotra (Rainbow IVF Center)
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Fri, 27 May 2022 |
ASPIRE and CPAM (China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care) |
Lecture recordings coming soon |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course on Early Pregnancy Management for Nurses
Webinar Module 3: Management (II) Mid-Trimester Loss, Miscarriage Prevention & EPAU
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Chair: Professor Rashida Begum (Bangladesh) | Co-Chair: Nurse Meghan Black (New Zealand)
1. Mid-Trimester Miscarriage Speaker: Associate Professor Dee McCormick (Australia)
2. Prevention of Miscarriage Speaker: Professor Tin-Chiu Li (Hong Kong)
3. The Role of Nurse Practitioners in Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit – UK Experience Speaker: Professor Roy Farquharson (United Kingdom)
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Tues, 8 March 2022 |
ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE-CPAM Masterclass Webinar Series: Fundamental Concepts in ART – Bridging the Gaps
Session 2: How to Manage Uterine Pathologies and Fertility
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Chairs: Professor Yutaka Osuga (Japan) and Dr Rong Li (China)
Topics and Speakers: 1. Adenomyosis Related Infertility: What Are the Treatment Options Speaker: Professor Budi Wiweko (University of Indonesia)
2. Uterine Myoma and Infertility: What Are the Treatment Options Speaker: Professor Caihong Ma (Peking Third University Third Hospital, China)
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Wed, 2 Mar 2022 |
ASPIRE and CPAM (China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care) |
Lecture recordings coming soon |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th Edition
Webinar Module 6: Clinical Applications and Implications of the Revised WHO Semen Manual
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Chair: Dr Virgilio Novero (Philippines)
1. A Laboratory Perspective Speaker: Professor Sally Catt (Australia)
2. A Urologist’s Perspective Speaker: Dr Rupin Shah (India)
3. A Fertility Specialist’s Perspective Speaker: Professor Atsushi Tanaka (Japan)
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Sat, 19 Feb 2022 3PM GMT+8 |
ASPIRE Embryology & Male Infertility Special Interest Groups |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course on Early Pregnancy Management for Nurses
Webinar Module 2: Management (I) Early Pregnancy Complications
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Chair: Dr. Madhuri Patil (India) | Co-Chair: Nurse Astor Tse (Hong Kong)
1. What Are Management Options in Confirmed Miscarriage? Speaker: Dr Sylvia Choi (Hong Kong)
2. Ectopic Pregnancy – Diagnosis and Management Speaker: Dr Virgilio Novero (Philippines)
3. Recurrent Miscarriage – Evidence-Based Investigation and Management Speaker: Assistant Professor Chen Xiaoyan (China)
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Tues, 22 Feb 2022 |
ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course on Early Pregnancy Management for Nurses
Webinar Module 1: Assessment of Early Pregnancy
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Chair: Professor Budi Wiweko (Indonesia) | Co-Chair: Nurse Carmel Carrigan (Australia)
1. Hormone Measurements in Early Pregnancy Speaker: Dr Duru Shah (India)
2. Ultrasound in Early Pregnancy Speaker: Dr Sotirios Saravelos (United Kingdom)
3. How to Manage Threatened Miscarriage? Speaker: Assistant Professor Tracy Law (Hong Kong)
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Tues, 8 Feb 2022 5pm – 6.45 pm (GMT+8) |
ASPIRE Reproductive Nurses Special Interest Group |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th Edition
Webinar Module 5: Quality Assurance and Quality Control
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Chair: Professor Arthur Chang (USA)
1. General Principles Speaker: Professor Yuji Endo (Japan)
2. Common Techniques Speaker: Dr Halil Ruso (Turkey)
3. Special Samples Speaker: Professor Atsushi Tanaka (Japan)
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Sat, 5 February 2022 3pm – 4.30pm GMT+8 |
ASPIRE Embryology & Male Infertility Special Interest Groups |
Lecture recordings available |
ASPIRE Basic Certificate Course WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen, 6th Edition
Webinar Module 4: Cryopreservation of Spermatozoa
Chair: Dr Haroon Latif (Pakistan)
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1. QC and QA in Andrology Laboratory Speaker: Professor Arief Boediono (Indonesia)2. Errors and Troubleshooting in Andrology Laboratory Speaker: Dr Nelson Holiva (Saudi Arabia)3. Standardization and external quality control for semen analysis as exemplified by the German QuaDeGA system Speaker: Emeritus Professor Eberhard Nieschlag (Germany) |
Sat, 22 January 2022 12pm – 1.30pm GMT+8 |
ASPIRE Embryology & Male Infertility Special Interest Groups |
Lecture recordings available |
The Embryo vs The Endometrium in Implantation |
Chair: Associate Professor Louise Hull (Australia)
Topics & Speakers: 1. Implantation Rates with and without Genetic Testing Speaker: Dr Liying Yan (China)
2. How Does the Metabolism of the Embryo Impact Implantation? Speaker: Dr Keshav Malhotra (India)
3. How to Design Research to Assess Endometrial Receptivity Markers? Speaker: Professor Guiying Nie (Australia)
4. When Euploid Embryos Fail to Implant: Investigation and Management Speaker: Dr Keiji Kuroda (Japan)
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Sat, 15 January 2022 |
ASPIRE – Endometrium and Implantation SIG |
Lecture recordings available |