
Session 109 : EMBRYO BIOPSY-LEVEL UP !
Session 109 : EMBRYO BIOPSY-LEVEL UP! Synopsis:The webinar was dedicated to the practice of blastocyst biopsy with experienced biopsy practitioners as moderators (Thomas Elliott and Dr. Tony Anderson) and speakers (Debbie Venier, Dr. Charlene Alouf and Dr. Bec Holmes) highlighting the practicalities when performing this delicate technique in the routine IVF lab; giving valuable advice on the methods, trouble shooting and tips. The webinar included a more junior embryologist as a panelist (Mariana Cadavid) who described the experience of learning to biopsy through an intensive training course.Debbie Venier, a highly qualified senior embryologist and instructor spoke on “Embryo biopsy techniques”. This masterclass of embryo biopsy methods gave extensive insight through videos and commentary showing the various ways that a blastocyst biopsy can be performed and prepared for. She gave troubleshooting advice and step by step instructions on the micromanipulation of the blastocyst. Her stude