Thursday, May 27, 2010 9:00-13:00 Morning Session: BASIC KNOWLEDGE IN CRYOPRESERVATION AND VITRIFICATION OF OOCYTES AND EMBRYOS 09:00-09:05 Introduction A.Cobo, Spain 09:05-09:40 Fundamentals of Cryobiology S. Leibo, USA 09:40-10:30 Basic principles of vitrification A. Arav, Israel 10:30-11:00 Coffee break 11:00-11:45 Different approaches of Vitrification G. Vajta, Australia 11:45-12:45 The Cryotop method for oocyte Vitrification. Description of the technique. Clinical results M. Kuwayama, Japan Live demonstration of using the Cryotop Method vitrifying oocyte with explanation by Prof. Kuwayama Aim of the theoretical session: To introduce the biophysical and biochemical principles involved in cryobiology; Ice formation Slow freezing procedures Seeding Freezing curves The physical principles of Vitrification, introduction to minimum volume methods, cooling rates and different Vitrification devices. 12:45-14:00 Lunch 14:00-16:30 Afternoon Session: HOW TO MANAGE AND RUN A CRYOPRESERVED OOCYTE BANK Discussions on how to manage a Cryo-Bank and the problems arising from this   14:00-14:30 Management of an egg bank: the IVI experience M. José de los Santos, Spain 14:30-14:45 Questions and answers 14:45-15:15 Ethical and counseling issues arising from 'social' egg freezing G. Lockwood, UK   15:15-15:30 Questions and asnwers 15:30-16:15 Practical approaches in the management of a cryo donor oocyte bank P. Nagy, USA 16:15-16:30 Questions and asnwers Workshop fee including congress registration: €750 Euro (Seven Hundred & Fifty Euro). Pre-registration deadline: May 15, 2010 From May 16, 2010, registration will have an additional fee of €100 Euro (One Hundred) To register contact: cryo@comtecmed.com