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SIERR Update 2025 will take attendees on an in-depth exploration of the key stages in In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment, with a particular focus on essential areas such as gamete retrieval and selection, embryo culture, cryopreservation, and genetic testing. In collaboration with prominent embryology societies—including ASEBIR (Asociación para el Estudio de la Biología de la Reproducción), SPMR (Sociedade Portuguesa de Medicina da Reprodução), and GRACE (Greek Association of Clinical Embryologists)—this event has been carefully crafted to present the most recent advancements, ongoing challenges, and evidence-driven practices within the field. The program offers a unique platform for scientific exchange, bringing together leading embryologists, clinicians, and researchers specializing in assisted reproductive technologies (ART).

The meeting will foster collaboration and open dialogue through the sharing of survey results and interactive discussion panels. These sessions are designed to stimulate critical debates and encourage the development of a globally accepted approach to address the most pressing challenge in ART today: improving patient success rates in IVF procedures.

By the end of the meeting, participants will be better equipped to make informed decisions regarding the intricate details of IVF laboratory techniques. Attendees will gain practical insights into how to enhance laboratory performance, stay up to date with the latest best practices, and refresh their knowledge of essential skills required to optimize IVF outcomes. A key emphasis will be placed on the importance of precision, meticulous attention to detail, and continuous professional development, which are all fundamental to achieve the highest possible success in IVF treatments. Through this collaborative and dynamic learning experience, participants will leave with the tools necessary to elevate their practice and contribute to the ongoing evolution of IVF technology.

President

Valerio Pisaturo

Scientific Committee

Giovanna Di Emidio , Stefano Canosa , Christian Ottolini, Irene Cuevas, Filipa da Silva Barbosa, Achilleas Papatheodorou

Sierr Oganizing Committee

Giuseppe Mondrone, Luisa Campagnolo, Anna Chiara Conflitti, Gemma Fabozzi

Faculty

Luisa Campagnolo Full Professor of Histology and Embryology at University of Rome Tor Vergata – ITALY

Stefano Canosa Senior Embryologist and resident in Medical Genetics IVIRMA Global Research Alliance, LIVET – ITALY

Antonio Capalbo Global Chief Scientific Officer, CSO Juno Genetics. Assistant Prof, Unit of Medical Genetics, "G. d'Annunzio" University of Chieti-Pescara – ITALY

Marta CarvalhoClinical Embryologist/IVF Laboratory Director, Unidade de Medicina da Reprodução/Hospital de Santa Maria – PORTUGAL

Danilo Cimadomo Embryological Science, Research and Education Manager Genera, IVIRMA Global Research Alliance – ITALY

Anna Chiara Conflitti Biologist at Laboratory of Seminology and Sperm Bank “L. Gandini” - Policlinico Umberto I, “Sapienza” University of Rome – ITALY

Irene Cuevas Lab Director at Reproductive Medicine Unit at Hospital General Universitario de Valencia – SPAIN

Filipa da Silva Barbosa Clinical Embryologist/Secção de Embriologia SPMR – PORTUGAL

Lucia De SantisSenior Embryologist, Centro Scienze Natalita' Irccs Ospedale San Raffaele – ITALY

Giovanna Di Emidio Associate Professor of Cellular and Experimental Biology, Department of Life, Health and Environmental Sciences, University of L’Aquila – ITALY

Gemma Fabozzi Senior Clinical Embryologist and Nutritionist. Director of Bwoman, Nutrition Department for Reproductive Health. IVIRMA Global Research Alliance – ITALY

Miguel Gallardo MolinaPhD. Head of Assisted Reproduction Laboratory, Ginemed Lisboa – PORTUGAL

Ana Garcia BeldaEmbryologist, Hospital Universitario La Paz – SPAIN

Laura Girardi Scientific support manager, Genetic Services, EMEIA – ITALY

José Luis Girela Lopez Associate Professor, University of Alicante – SPAIN

Albert Martínez-Casado Co-Head, QC Center/Embryotools S.L. – PORTUGAL

Giuseppe Mondrone Lab Director at Genesis Day Surgery – ITALY

Dimitra Nikiforaki Senior Clinical Embryologist, Ygeia IVF Embryogenesis – GREECE

Eros Nikitos Laboratory Director, Institute of Life, Fertility Specialists – GREECE

Christian OttoliniHead of Embryology, Juno Genetics EU – ITALY

Alessio PaffoniExecutive Biologist, ASST Lariana – ITALY

Achilleas Papatheodorou Laboratory Director, Embryolab Fertility Clinic – GREECE

Lodovico ParmegianiHead of Embryology, NextClinics International. Laboratory Director, Next Fertility GynePro – ITALY

Michael PelekanosLaboratory Scientific Director, Akeso Fertility Center – GREECE

Valerio PisaturoLaboratory Director at Policlinico Umberto I – ITALY

Nicolás Gabriel Prados Dodd Coordinator Laboratorios, VIDA Recoletas – SPAIN

Sandra RamosClinical Embryologist, Hospital Garcia de Orta, EPE – PORTUGAL

Ioannis Sfontouris Director of Embryology Laboratory, Hygeia IVF Embryogenesis – GREECE

Mara Simopoulou Head of Research Unit of Physiology of Reproduction and Clinical Embryology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – GREECE

Riccardo Talevi Professor, University of Naples Federico II – ITALY

Daniela Zuccarello Director U.O.S.D. Medical Genetics and Genomics, Hospital San Bortolo Azienda ULSS n.8 “Berica” – ITALY

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Venue & Info

Official language

English

Date

7 June 2025

Venue

Hotel Royal Continental
located on the Naples promenade
Via Partenope 38/44 80121 Naples (NA), Italy

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Luisa Campagnolo

COST: European Cooperation in Science and Technology

José Luis Girela Lopez

Sperm Selection and Preparation Techniques

Ana Garcia Belda

Oocyte selection and banking

Nicolás Gabriel Prados Dodd

IVF is a numbers game. What is the evidence for the number of eggs for successful treatment

Irene Cuevas

Survey results

Marta Carvalho

Impact of procedural timings on clinical outcomes

Albert Martínez

Chemical and physical parameters affecting embryo developmental
competence

Filipa da Silva Barbosa

Embryo transfer - what elements really matter

Miguel Gallardo

Survey results

Sabela García Oro

Maximizing Outcomes in the IVF Laboratory

Mara Simopoulou

The need to revisit KPIs in cryopreservation: concerns and considerations

Achilleas Papatheodorou

Cryo-management & Safety

Ioannis Sfontouris

Optimizing vitrification and warming protocols

Dimitra Nikiforaki

Clinical embryologists on IVF laboratory practice

Antonio Capalbo

Whole genome sequencing of embryos, Laboratory challenges and learning from our mistakes

Laura Girardi

Segmental aneuploid embryos and management strategies for transfer

Lucia De Santis

PGT-A for all: Are we there yet, or will we never arrive

Christian Ottolini

PGT-A in Practice: A Snapshot of European Embryologist Perspectives

Borut Kovacic

ESHRE ACCREDITATION OF TRAINING IN CLINICAL EMBRYOLOGY

Press review

Quotidiano Sanità
Sanità Informazione

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E.C.M

Id. event nr.: 1530-445818 Ed. 1

As part of the Continuing Medical Education Program, the event was awarded 4,9 Training Credits for the following professionals: Surgeon (all specialties), Psychologist, Nurse, Midwife, Biologist, Biomedical Laboratory Health Technician. The awarding of educational credits is contingent on attendance for the entire duration of the event and successful completion of the verification questionnaire. Credits will be awarded to the first 150 eligible Italian registrants.