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Serono Symposia International Foundation6th Advanced course in embryologyLondon, Uk - July 6, 2013

Last Name First Name Academic Title

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Registration Fee‰ The registration fee iseuro 160,00Once registrations are confirmed, full penalty applies for cancellations.Meridano requests a copy of your ID or passport for registration and only forItalian participants Fiscal Code (CF)‰ The registration fee for young physicians (up to 35 years old) is euro 140,00 I require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or special dietaryrequirements.

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q Double room for single use: euro 256,00

Check in___________________ Check out_______________ (N. of night__________)

PaymentqPayment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l"BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.AFILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALYAccount number: 000000003808IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

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Via Sapri, 6 | 00185 Rome, ItalyT +39 06 88 595 209 | F +39 06 88595 234E-mail: f.russetti@meridiano.it

All completed Registration forms will be acknowledged by e-mail or fax.

Registration and hotel accommodation form

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Aim of the live educational courseThe course offers an interactive programme with many of the lecturesfollowed by video sessions and debate on hot topics. The aim is to givelearners both the latest knowledge and the opportunity to share theirexperiences with renowned biologists and embryologists. The 2013course will be dedicated exclusively to the most important aspects ofART laboratory procedures - providing a comprehensive view ofadvanced techniques such as cryopreservation, risk management in thelaboratory and embryo viability.

Learning objectivesAfter attending this course learners will be able to: • Analyse the clinical effectiveness of new diagnostic tools for maleinfertility and apply these new acquisitions in clinical practice

• Identify new objective criteria for selecting the embryos with the highestimplantation potential

• Recognise the actual bias in the quality management in IVF laboratory• Modify the routine clinical activity necessary to deliver quality proceduresin IVF laboratory

Target audienceExpert biologists and embryologists working in assisted reproductivemedicine seeking the latest information about advanced techniquesand scientific innovation.

AccreditationSerono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org)is accredited by the European Accreditation Council for ContinuingMedical Education (EACCME) to provide the following CME activity formedical specialists. The EACCME is an institution of the European Unionof Medical Specialists (UEMS), www.uems.net. The course on “6thAdvanced course in embryology” (London, UK – July 6, 2013) isdesignated for a maximum of 6 (six) hours of European CME credits(ECMEC). Each medical specialist should claim only those credits thathe/she actually spent in the educational activity. EACCME credits arerecognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) towards thePhysician’s Recognition Award (PRA). To convert EACCME credit to AMAPRA category 1 credit, please contact the AMA.

Serono Symposia International Foundation (www.seronosymposia.org)will apply to the Royal College of Physicians, London, UK for CMEaccreditation of the course “6th Advanced course in embryology”(London, UK – July 6, 2013).

Scientific organizerRobert FischerFertility Centre HamburgHamburg, Germany

Scientific co-organizersAlan ThornhillDepartment of Biosciences, University of Kent, UKChair, ALPHA, Scientists in Reproductive Medicine

Zsolt Peter NagyReproductive Biology Associates, Atlanta, Georgia, USASecretary, ALPHA, Scientists in Reproductive Medicine

Serono Symposia International Foundation developed this programmein collaboration with: ALPHA, Scientists in Reproductive Medicine

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Scientific secretariatSerono Symposia International FoundationSalita San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/B00187 - Rome, Italy Associate Project Manager: Simona PantaleoniSpecialist Medical Advisor: Angelo Marino Phone: +39 06 420 413 569 - Fax: +39 06 420 413 677info@seronosymposia.orgSerono Symposia International Foundation is a Swiss Foundation withheadquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Organizing secretariatMeridiano Congress International Via Sapri, 6 - 00185 Rome (Italy)Senior Project Manager: Federica RussettiPhone: +39.06.88.595.209- Fax: +39.06.88.595.234E-mail: f.russetti@meridiano.it

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All Serono Symposia International Foundation programme are organized solely topromote the exchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. No formsof promotional activities are permitted. All Serono Symposia International Foundationprogramme are made possible thanks to educational grants received from: ArseusMedical, Besins Healthcare, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene, Centre d’Esclerosi Multiplede Catalunya (Vall d'Hebron University Hospital), Centre Hépato-Biliaire, Hôpital PaulBrousse, ComtecMed, Congrex, Croissance Conseil, Cryo-Save, Datanalysis, Dos33,Esaote, European Society of Endocrinology, Ferring, Fondazione Humanitas, FundaciónIVI, GE Healthcare, GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, IPSEN, Johnson & JohnsonMedical, ISFP International Society for Fertility Preservation, ISMH International Societyof Men’s Health, K.I.T.E., Karl Storz, Lumenis, Merck Serono Group, PregLem, RichardWolf Endoscopie, Sanofi-Aventis, Stallergenes, Stopler, Teva Pharma, Toshiba MedicalSystems, Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL), University of Catania.

Edson BorgesFertility - Centro de Fertilização AssistidaSão Paulo, Brazil

Mona BungumLaboratory Director, Reproductive Medicine Centre (RMC)Skåne University HospitalMalmö, Sweden

Robert FischerFertility Centre HamburgHamburg, Germany

Gedis GrudzinskasLondon Bridge HospitalLondon, UK

Howard JacobsLondon Medicine ClinicLondon, UK

Henry J. LeeseProfessor of Biology Hull York Medical SchoolHull York, UK

Jonathan Van BlerkomUniversity of ColoradoBoulder, Colorado, USA

Nicholas MacklonDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of SouthamptonSouthampton, UK

Peter Zsolt NagyReproductive Biology AssociatesAtlanta, Georgia, USA

Laura RienziG.EN.E.R.A Centre for Reproductive MedicineRome, Italy

Karen TurnerOxford Fertility UnitOxford Business Park NorthOxford, UK

Dagan WellsInstitute of Reproductive SciencesOxford, UK

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List of faculty members

Scientificprogramme

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08.30 Registration

09.00 Serono Symposia International Foundation openingR. Fischer, Germany

Chairs: R. Fischer, Germany - N. Macklon, UK

09.10 L1 High-magnification sperm morphology examinationand ICSI outcomes E. Borges, Brazil

09.35 L2 The effect of sperm DNA fragmentation on miscarriage rates M. Bungum, Sweden

10.00 L3 Mitochondrial activity during oocyte and embryo development Jonathan Van Blerkom, USA

10.25 Question time and key lecture message

10.50 Coffee break

11.20 L4 Nutritional requirements: from the oocyte to the blastocyst, implication for embryo culture H. Leese, UK

11.45 L5 Proteomics of the human endometrium and uterinefluid: a pathway to biomarker discovery N. Macklon, UK

12.10 Question time and key lecture message

12.30 Lunch

Scientific programmeJuly 6, 2013

Session I New technologies in reproductive medicine

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Chairs: R. Fischer, Germany - L. Rienzi, Italy

13.30 L6 How to identify embryos with the highest implantation potential P. Z. Nagy, USA

13.55 Video Session on laboratory techniquesL. Rienzi, Italy

14.20 L7 PGS: state of the ART, why, when, how? D. Wells, UK

14.45 L8 How to implement QMS in ART laboratory K.Turner, UK

15.10 Question time and key lecture message

15.50 Coffee break

Chairs: R. Fischer, Germany - H. Jacobs, UK

16.10 Debate on who is the most important?Moderator: H. Jacobs, UK• L. Rienzi, Italy: The embryologist is the most important• G. Grudzinskas, UK: The clinician is the most important

17.10 Question time and key lecture message

17.50 Scientific organizer conclusion remarks

18.00 End of the live educational course

Scientific programmeJuly 6, 2013

Session II From subjective to objective criteria in embryo selection:where are we?

Session III Success in IVF: Debate on who is the most important?

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VenuePark Plaza River Bank London18 Albert EmbankmentLondon SE1 7TJ, UK

DateJuly 6, 2013

LanguageThe official language of this course will be English

Registration fee Full registration fee is € 160,00

This fee includes:• Scientific sessions• Coffee breaks, lunch• Educational materials• Certificate of attendance

Registration fee for young physicians (up to 35 years old) is € 140,00

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Personal data treatment - Informative documentIn compliance with the article 13 of Italian Legislative Decree n. 196, 30 June 2003,we inform you that your personal data will be processed, with or without the use ofelectronic or automated means, via suitable tools that will guarantee security andconfidentiality. Personal data from you supplied will be communicated to ContinuingMedical Education Accreditation Authorities, to agencies that will take care of thewhole accreditation process and agencies that will take care of the logistics of theevent; should we not receive the below requested data, we will not be able to processyour registration to the event. At anytime you may exercise your rights as laid down inthe art. 7 of Italian Legislative Decree n. 196, 30 June 2003 of the Italian Law, bycontacting the Data Controller Serono Symposia International Foundation (Salita diSan Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b - 00187 Rome - Italy) in the person of Data Processor,Michèle Piraux.

Serono Symposia International Foundation6th Advanced course in embryologyLondon, Uk - July 6, 2013

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City Province/Country Postal Code

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

Registration Fee‰ The registration fee iseuro 160,00Once registrations are confirmed, full penalty applies for cancellations.Meridano requests a copy of your ID or passport for registration and only forItalian participants Fiscal Code (CF)‰ The registration fee for young physicians (up to 35 years old) is euro 140,00 I require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or special dietaryrequirements.

Hotel accommodation - Park Plaza River Bank London

q Double room for single use: euro 256,00

Check in___________________ Check out_______________ (N. of night__________)

PaymentqPayment by Bank Transfer headed to: “Meridiano viaggi e turismo s.r.l"BANCA INTERMOBILIARE S.p.AFILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALYAccount number: 000000003808IBAN: IT11 C030 4303 2000 0000 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

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ONLY REGISTRATION FORMS ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT CAN BE PROCESSEDMail to: Federica Russetti c/o Meridiano Congress International

Via Sapri, 6 | 00185 Rome, ItalyT +39 06 88 595 209 | F +39 06 88595 234E-mail: f.russetti@meridiano.it

All completed Registration forms will be acknowledged by e-mail or fax.

Registration and hotel accommodation form

"

Serono Symposia International Foundation6th Advanced course in embryologyLondon, Uk - July 6, 2013

Last Name First Name Academic Title

Institution Department

Address

City Province/Country Postal Code

Office Telephone Number(s) Mobile Telephone Number(s)

Fax Number E-mail

Registration Fee

The registration fee iseuro 160,00 The registration fee for young physicians (up to 35 years old) is euro 140,00Once registrations are confirmed, full penalty applies for cancellations. I require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or special dietaryrequirements.

Hotel accommodation - Park Plaza River Bank London

For hotel reservation, please return the completed form.Reservation will be processed on "first-come first-served" basis.

q Double room for single use: euro 256,00Rates include breakfast and city taxes.

Check in___________________ Check out_______________ (N. of night__________)

Payment

qPayment by Bank Transfer headed to: “MERIDIANO VIAGGI E TURISMO SPA"BANCA INTERMOBILIARE SPAFILIALE DI ROMA - VIA DONIZETTI, 14 - 00198 ROME - ITALYAccount number: 004570003808IBAN: IT55 F030 4303 2000 0457 0003 808 - SWIFT: BIMTITTTXXX

qPayment by Credit CardCharge to the following Credit Card (Credit Card commission Fee 3,5%):m MasterCard/EuroCard m Visa

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ONLY REGISTRATION FORMS ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT CAN BE PROCESSEDMail to: Federica Russetti c/o Meridiano Congress International

Via Sapri, 6 | 00185 Rome, ItalyT +39 06 88 595 209 | F +39 06 88595 234E-mail: f.russetti@meridiano.it

All completed Registration forms will be acknowledged by e-mail or fax.

Registration and hotel accommodation form

"

T F +39.06.420.413.677

Improving the patient’s life through medical educationwww.seronosymposia.org

2013

Mail to:Meridiano C

ongress InternationalAtt: Federica R

ussettiVia Sapri, 600185 R

ome

Italy

T F +39.06.420.413.677

Improving the patient’s life through medical educationwww.seronosymposia.org

2013

Mail to:

Meridiano C

ongress InternationalAtt: Federica R

ussettiVia Sapri, 600185 R

ome

Italy