Cutting Edge 2011 The Science of ART Leading you from dilemmas to decision making...

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1 Cutting Edge 2011 The Science of ART Leading you from dilemmas to decision making... 14th and 15th May, 2011 Hotel Atria, Palace Road, Bengaluru Hosted by Under the Aegis of

2 Dear Colleagues and Friends, Progress has little to do with speed, but much to do with direction The speed with which we can access information today is indeed posing a challenge to keep pace with advances in the field of Obgyn. We move away from the comfort zone of Ignorance is Bliss and are compelled to make a decision in the best interest of the patient. Too much of information provides many options in management and the dilemma begins!! We, at Cutting Edge 2011, aim to have your participation face to face with leading experts in the field, to help ourselves to Progress from Dilemmas to Decision-making in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)! Innovations begin by changing our own perspective. The best way to find out is to dare to ask questions. We welcome you to join Cutting Edge Bangalore which provides ample opportunities to explore the dilemmas in decision making. At the end of two days of scientific deleberations, we hope to hone our skills of decision making so as to progress in clinical practice. Your presence and participation contributes to the success of our congress. Looking forward to meeting you, Warm regards, Organizing Team Madhuri Patil / Milind Patil / Hema Divakar / G.V. Divakar / Isaac T. Manyonda / Ravishankar Vishwanath A problem is a chance for you to do your best - Duke Ellington

3 INTERNATIONAL FACULTY Prof. Andersen CY University Hospital of Copenhagen Laboratory of Reproductive Biology, Rigshospitalet, Denmark Prof. Isaac Blickstein, MD Obstetrics and Gynecology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot The Hadassah-Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel Mr. Isaac T Manyonda, BSc, PhD, MRCOG Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, St George s Hospital NHS Trust Reader in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, St George s Hospital Medical School, London Janice Evans, PhD John Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health Baltimore, Maryland, USA Prof. Richard Fleming Reproductive Endocrinologist, Founder Director, Glasgow Center for Reproductive Medicine Glasgow, United Kingdom Prof. Siladitya Bhattacharya Professor of Reproductive Medicine Head, Section of Applied Clinical Sciences, Division of Applied Health Sciences School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Aberdeen Aberdeen Maternity Hospital, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD

4 DAY ONE SATURDAY 14th May, 2011 SESSION ONE am am Stay informed, Stay Ahead on PCOS (15 mins each and discussion for 15 mins) 1. Insulin resistance, the metabolic syndrome and PCOS 2. Moving away from OC pills and insulin sensitizing and lowering drugs 3. Controlled ovarian stimulation in PCOS.Any different? am KEYNOTE ADDRESS Influence of Obesity on outcome of ART A lot can happen over COFFEE SESSION TWO pm pm Theme session Ovulation Induction (15 mins each and discussion for 15 mins) Role of LH in Controlled Ovarian Stimulation Controlled ovarian stimulation for IUI Gonadotrophins Stimulation Regimes in IVF recent Advances Gonadotrophins stimulation what s new? pm Experts view points on GnRH analogues More options More dilemmas (15 mins each and discussion for 15 mins) GnRH analogues regimens for COS in Non-PCOS GnRH analogues regimens for COS in PCOS GnRH agonist versus hcg triggering LUNCH

5 SESSION THREE pm pm Keynote address Minimal stimulation IVF The way ahead pm PANEL DISCUSSION - How to improve efficiency in ART Laboratory experts opinions and audience interaction on basic aspects of laboratory work in ART: How to avoid mistakes in an IVF laboratory Electronic witnessing: Pros, cons, bar coding and RFIDs New approaches to sperm selection Oocyte quality and embryo markers of viability Selecting the best embryos: Genomics, proteomics and time-lapse videography? Next Generation Culture Media How embryo transfer technique can be improved? A lot can happen over COFFEE Session four pm GUEST LECTURES MIXED BAG (15 mins each) ART and Non ART Ovulation Induction cycles - Advances in monitoring Place of surgery in the field of reproductive health care ICSI vs. IVF: the correct choice Psychological aspects of infertility Transforming knowledge from research into clinical practice

6 DAY TWO SUNDAY 15th May am Free papers & Meet the Experts at Breakfast Subjects 1. Ovulation Induction 2. Stimulation for IVF 3. Assessing Embryo quality SESSION ONE am am Ovarian Reserve - Assessment and Treatment (15 mins each and discussion for 15 mins) Has Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) become Essential in Assessing Ovarian Reserve? AMH, antral follicle count and other parameters to predict COS and ART outcome Can diminished ovarian reserve be treated effectively? am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Contribution of Gametes to ART success A lot can happen over COFFEE SESSION TWO pm noon Andrology - dealing with dilemmas (15 mins each and discussion for 15 mins) Relevance of sperm DNA fragmentation New approaches for sperm selection Is there an external influence on sperm quality pm Luteal Phase there is more to know The luteal phase of the natural versus the stimulated cycle Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - Update on prediction and prevention The endometrium in ovarian stimulation Estradiol and luteal phase LUNCH

7 SESSION THREE pm pm Keynote address Oocyte and ovarian tissue banking pm PANEL DISCUSSION - Controversies in Infertility Management Expert s Opinion and audience interaction on Should we remove intramural fibroid of 3-5 cm after two failed IVF? Are SERM s an answer to Uterine Fibroids? Should endometrioma be excised before ART? IVF in endometriosis: Regular or extended (3-months) down regulation? Routine Metformin for PCO with high BMI, what is the evidence? Should we be satisfied with one insemination (18h or 36h after HCG) based on recent publications? Individualized versus standard stimulation How can we individualize the FSH starting dose before ovarian stimulation for IVF? Adenomyosis and Implantation Role of Adjuvant medical therapies Session four 3.30 to 4.30 pm Finally.When Pregnancy Happens!!! (20 mins each presentation) Use of Progesterone: From Luteal Support to Abortions First and Second trimester screening protocol Infertility treatment and multiple pregnancies MORE DISCUSSIONS happen over coffee.

8 Special Event Presentations will be very short- 6 Mins Each Discussion and sharing experiences and queries will be the highlight (90 mins) Limited Registrations! ` 500/-per person Recurrent Pregnancy Loss COCKTAIL THERAPY! pm DAY ONE Saturday May 14th, 2011 Lead faculty Isaac Manyonda (UK) RPL MANAGEMENT - How justified are we in Investigating for TORCH/KARYOTYPE? Offering Progesterones? Low dose aspirins to all? Unfractionated Heparin? Amniocentesis? Preterm PROM CONTROVERSIES am DAY TWO Sunday May 15th, 2011 Lead faculty Isaac Blickstein (Israel) Obstetricians anxieties IN CONSERVING! Cerclage with leaking? Scanty leak for seven days? Infection screen and choice of antibiotic Fetal surveillance & deciding intervention Amni sure/ Fetal Fibronectin Knowledge Café {KC 2011} Registration details View the proceedings of previous years. Voice your KC 2011

9 REGISTRATION FORM Name Hospital Address Pin Code City Mobile Meal Preference Veg Non Veg Mail to Dr. Hema Divakar Divakars Hospital, 220, 9th Cross, 2nd Phase, JP Nagar, Bangalore Cheques or DDs in favour of ARTIST. Outstation Delegates, Cheques at par or DDs only. Amount Rs. enclosed for drawn on Bank favouring ARTIST towards - Early Registration - Consultant / PG both days Late Registration One Day Registration - Day One/Day Two Knowledge Cafe - Day One/Day Two/Both Workshop on Vitrification - Friday, 13th May, 2010

10 Added Attraction Workshop on Vitrification for 2 hours on Friday 13th May, Detailed programme will be displayed on the website. Limited to 20 participants ` 2000/- per person ABSTRACT FOR POSTER - SEND BEFORE 4th May, 2011 TITLE OBJECTIVE MATERIALS AND METHODS RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

11 CONFERENCE EXPENSES PGs register before 1st May, 2011 at ` 1500/- Registration Mandatory for Poster Presentation No Late/Spot Registration for PGs Registration does not include accommodation CONSULTANTS CATEGORY CUT OFF ONE DAY BOTH DAYS EARLY 15TH APRIL, 2011 ` 1500/- ` 2500/- LATE 5TH MAY, 2011 ` 2000/- ` 3500/- SPOT AT VENUE ` 2500/- ` 5000/- KNOWLEDGE CAFÉ for PGs and Consultants 5TH MAY, 2011 ` 500 per session pre-congress Workshop on Vitrification 5TH MAY, 2011 ` 2000 Important Dates Early Registration - 15th April, 2011 Abstract and poster submission - 4th May, 2011 Knowledge Cafe Registration - 5th May, 2011 Workshop on Vitrification - 5th May, 2011 VIEW ALL DETAILS AND UPDATES on (Click Cutting Edge 2011)

12 NATIONAL FACULTY Abha Majumdar Alpesh Gandhi Arulmozhi Ramarajan Asish Mukhopadyaya Ashwini Bhalerao Behram Anklesaria Bellad M.B. Bhaskar Pal Bina Vasan Biraj Kalyan C.N. Purandare Devika Gunasheela Dhiraj Gada Duru Shah Fessy Louis Gita Arjun Gita Kolar Gokuldas G.C. H.D. Pai Hema Divakar Jaishree Gairaj Jaideep Malhotra Jayanth Rath Kamini Rao Kannaki CV Kartik Bhagat Korula George Kurian Joseph Laxmi Srikhande M.S. Srinivas Madhuri Patil Mala Arora Mandakini Parihar Maninder Ahuja Meena Chimote Milind Patil Mridubashini Govindarajan N. Chimote Nalini Mahajan Narendra Malhotra Nirmala R. Nozer Sheriar Padmarekha Jirge Paiely V.P. Parag Binnewalle Parimala Devi P.C. Mahapatra P.K. Shah Pratap Kumar Ragini Agrawal Reeta Billiangady Rishma Pai Ritu Joshi S. Shantakumari Sadhana Desai Sanjay Gupte Satish Adiga Sheela Mane Shobana Patted Shreyas Padgaonkar Shyam Desai Sonia Mallik S.S. Vasan Sujata Kar Sujata Mishra Susheela Rani Tracy K. Syiem Uday Thanawala Usha Krishna Vanita Metgud Vidya V. Bhat Co-ordinators: Jyothsna Madan Chaya Patil Rita Singh Roopa Vernekar VIEW ALL DETAILS AND UPDATES on (Click Cutting Edge 2011)