Online course in The Preimplantation Genetic Testing Laboratory

About 50 years ago, the first human conceptions carrying aneuploidies (numerical chromosome abnormalities) were identified and since then research has focused on three basic questions:

1- Frequency of aneuploidies and clinical relevance

2- Origin of excess / defective chromosomes

3- Mechanisms that produce aneuploidies

Most aneuploid pregnancies end in miscarriage during the first trimester of pregnancy, but in some cases (trisomies on 13, 18, 21 and sex chromosomes, as well as monosomy on X chromosomes) are compatible with life and represent the main causes of babies born with birth defects and mental retardation.

In this course, we will define different chromosome abnormalities and genetic diseases to describe the incidence and origin. We will focus on the genetic aspects that have implications for human fertility and reproductive options in couples carrying genetic diseases and at risk for chromosomal abnormalities. Among the reproductive options, we will highlight the possibility of performing a biopsy on embryos obtained from in vitro fertilization and analyzing the genetic and / or chromosomal load to transfer healthy embryos to the maternal uterus within a preimplantation genetic testing program.

We will also study Genomic and Systems Medicine applied to Assisted Human Reproduction, focusing on the creation of predictive computational tools for diagnosis.

Important information:

The online course will be carried out through the e-learning platform: IVIRMA Campus. The student will receive a message with the access information and credentials 24/48 hours before the start of the course.

IVIRMA Campus can be accessed from Windows computers (7, 8 or 10) or Mac, using Chrome or Firefox in its last three versions. Access from mobile devices is not supported and does not ensure the correct operation of the course.

To successfully complete the training and obtain the corresponding certificate, the student must obtain a percentage greater than or equal to 70% of correct answers in the final evaluation. To do this, you will have two opportunities to take the exam.