Fertility Insights

In this episode, we are joined by Amy Perkins, Lab Manager at Heartland Center for Reproductive Medicine, as she shares 10+ years of hands-on experience with the RI Witness® system. Tune in to this engaging conversation featuring Jason St. Pierre, Associate Director of Professional Education and Clinical Support at CooperSurgical, and Amy Perkins, as they discuss how electronic witnessing can help...

With a product focus, Michael J Tucker, PhD FiBiol HCLD, Scientific Director at Shady Grove Fertility, talks to our Americas Regional Manager for Equipment, Amanda Bostian, about helping prevent gamete and embryo mismatches during IVF. Together they explore the impact of mismatches on IVF laboratories, clinics and IVF patients and how RI Witness can help mitigate the risk. Hosted on Acast. Se...

In the second episode of this two-part podcast, Jenna Miller, MS, CGC, Senior Clinical Science Specialist, speaks with Elizabeth Cameron, MS, CGC Director of International and Operational Genetic Counseling and Dina Nusblat, MS, CGC, Lab genetic counsellor, about ASRM’s Genetic Counseling Professional Groups most recent committee opinion: Indications and management for preimplantation genetic test...

In the first episode of this two-part podcast, Jenna Miller, MS, CGC, Senior Clinical Science Specialist, speaks with Elizabeth Cameron, MS, CGC Director of International and Operational Genetic Counseling and Dina Nusblat, MS, CGC, Lab genetic counsellor, about ASRM’s Genetic Counseling Professional Groups most recent committee opinion: Indications and management for preimplantation genetic testi...

Bruce and Jim's journey to parenthood was a rollercoaster ride of challenge and ultimate triumph. From battling societal norms to navigating the complex world of IVF and surrogacy. Their story is a testament to their unwavering passion, patience, and perseverance, which paid off in the form of their dream reward: two healthy babies to call their own. CooperSurgical® employee, Bruce addresses...

Join us live at PGDIS 2023 with our genomics experts Colleen Lynch, Tony Gordon and Lauren Isley as they discuss the research presented and their main conference highlights.  Lauren discusses the use of PGT-M for monogenic disease plus HLA compatibility, and Colleen about her work on the analysis of incidental aneuploidy in PGT-SR trophectoderm biopsy samples, exploring if there is a link or...

IVF mix-ups are rare, but they do happen and can lead to devastating consequences for families and clinics. We spoke with Scientific Director, Denny Sakkas and Lab Director, Alyssa Jones to address patient anxiety around mix-ups. We discussed how the Parental QC feature (part of our PGT-Complete℠ test) combined with an electronic witnessing system like RI Witness™ can provide clinics with a soluti...

For the first episode of 2023, we explore the latest publications in genomics, deep diving into the patient groups involved and the clinical impact of the studies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mollie Erskine, Genomics Communication Manager is in conversation with pioneer in reproductive medicine, Mark Hughes, MD, PhD live from ASRM where he was awarded a lifetime achievement award. Mark talks to us about his career and how he combined his passions and education to move the field of preimplantation genetic testing forward and ultimately help families to have healthy children. Hosted on A...

Mollie Erskine, Genomics Communication Manager, talks to Johan Sterckx, Quality manager ART lab and Neelke De Munck, PhD, Head of the ART lab at Brussels IVF, about their research presented at ESHRE 2022: Ten years electronic witnessing in the IVF laboratory.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to our podcast recorded live at ESHRE 2022! As our sponsored symposium focused on advancing the future of fertility care and the future of ART, in part two, Mollie Erskine, Genomics Communication Manager, asks how guests David Morroll, PhD and Steven Fleming, PhD, have seen the field change during their careers and how the research presented at ESHRE inspires them for the future of the indu...

Listen to our podcast recorded live at ESHRE 2022! As our sponsored symposium focused on advancing the future of fertility care and the future of ART, in part one, Mollie Erskine, Genomics Communication Manager asks how our guests, Jacques Cohen, PhD and Tony Gordon, PhD, have seen the field change during their careers and the importance of data collection for the future of IVF.  Hosted on Ac...

We are excited to share a podcast recorded live at the 19th international conference on preimplantation genetics! Our genomics experts Tony Gordon, PhD, Kristine McWilliams, MD, PhD, Colleen Lynch, PhD and Mike Large PhD chat to Genomics Communication Manager Mollie Erskine about the latest research in PGT presented at the conference, from mosaicism to AI and non-invasive PGT. We hope you enjoy th...

In the final episode on vitrification, Adjunct Professor Laura Rienzi, PhD and Professor William Ledger chat about the importance of monitoring the competency of staff carrying out vitrification and warming through KPIs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the third episode on the topic of vitrification Adjunct Professor Laura Rienzi, PhD and Professor William Ledger discuss how and when to communicate with patients, as well as the importance of managing their expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the third episode on the topic of vitrification, Adjunct Professor Laura Rienzi, PhD and Professor William Ledger discuss how and when to communicate with patients and the importance of managing their expectations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For this initial podcast on the topic of vitrification we hear from Adjunct Professor Laura Rienzi, PhD and Professor William Ledger about the advantages and disadvantages of a freeze-all strategy in IVF treatments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our host Steve Levett, PhD is joined by experts Dr Daniela Nogueira, PhD and Arianna D’Angelo, MD to talk about how crucial communication with the clinical team is after oocyte pick-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our host Steve Levett, PhD is joined by experts Dr Daniela Nogueira, PhD and Arianna D’Angelo, MD to discuss the importance of laboratory standards and recommendations for optimising oocyte pick-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our host Steve Levett, PhD is joined by Arianna D'Angelo, MD, Clinical Lead Reproductive Medicine and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Wales Fertility Institute and Cardiff University. In this insightful episode they discuss how your patients can best prepare for oocyte pick up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With a product focus, Michael J Tucker, PhD, FiBiol, HCLD, Chief Scientific Director at Shady Grove Fertility, talks to our Americas Regional Manager for Equipment Business Support, Amanda Bostian, PhD, about helping prevent gamete and embryo mismatches during IVF. Together they explore the impact of mismatches on IVF laboratories, clinics and IVF patients and how RIWitness can help mitigate the r...

Join us for the first of our short, informal coffee table talks recorded live at ASRM 2021! Our team of genomics experts, Tony Gordon, PhD, Prof Mark Hughes, MD, PhD, David Chrimes PhD and Mike Large PhD discuss the latest research presented at ASRM and what it's like to be back with each other in 3D! Mark and Mike speak about their panel discussion on PGT Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, and the te...

Host Tony Gordon, PhD, speaks to renowned experts in reproductive genetics Mark Hughes, MD, PhD and Manuel Viotti, PhD, about one of the most popular topics in the ART community - mosaicism! In the last episode on this topic, the conversation looks to the future of mosaicism and what we should expect next from the rapidly moving science! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Tony Gordon, PhD, speaks to renowned experts in reproductive genetics Mark Hughes, MD, PhD and Manuel Viotti, PhD, about one of the most popular topics in the ART community - mosaicism! In the second episode, the conversation moves towards advancements in technology, leaving us with as many answers as new questions! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Tony Gordon, PhD, speaks to renowned experts in reproductive genetics Mark Hughes, MD, PhD and Manuel Viotti, PhD, about one of the most popular topics in the ART community - mosaicism! In the first episode, the conversation explores the origin of mosaicism and the early pioneers in the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.