Webinar
series
2026

The IVIRMA Italia - UniPV 2026 Webinar Series, offers a fascinating journey through the history, evolution, and future of assisted reproductive technologies. Guided by leading experts in the field, this pathway delves into pivotal topics, from the origins of IVF and the progression of embryo culture to the advancements in preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) and the interplay between ageing and reproduction. Through these sessions, participants will gain unique insights into the scientific milestones that have shaped modern fertility treatments, while exploring the innovative approaches that continue to drive the field forward.

Student profile

Undergraduate, graduate, PhD, MD students and professionals with a background in reproductive biology, embryology, andrology, gynaecology, obstetrics.

Webinars:

February, 3th 17 - 18.30 pm:

History of IVF Pellicer

February, 4th 9 - 10.30 am:

History of Embryo Culture Gardner

February 10th 17 - 18.30 pm:

The history of PGT Handyside

February 11th 17 - 18.30 pm:

Female meiosis: a molecular clock hypothesis Hoffmann

February 17th 17 - 18.30 pm:

Molecular control of follicular dominance and atresia Casarini

February 18th 17 - 18.30 pm:

Past, present and future of sperm assessment Garrido

February 24th 17 - 18.30 pm:

Embryo plasticity: cellular and molecular aspects Coticchio / Ottolini

February 25th 17 - 18.30 pm:

Revisiting dogmas in embryology Boiani

March 3rd 17 - 18.30 pm:

Routine psychological care in IVF planning & Multi-cycle planning in IVF Sousa Leite / Vaiarelli

March 10th 17 - 18.30 pm:

Artificial Intelligence in the lab & Automation in the lab Meseguer / Sakkas

March 11th 17 - 18.30 pm:

Bioengineering the uterus & Reactivating the ovary Cervellò / Herraiz

March 17th 17 - 18.30 pm:

Microbiome and reproduction Vomstein

March 18th 17 - 18.30 pm:

RIF and RPL: hypotheses, facts, and fiction García Velasco / Svarre Nielsen

March, 24th 17.15 - 18.30 pm:

Artificial Intelligence for patient counseling Polyzos
With the non-conditioning support of:
Companies
Scientific societies