Main Scientific Programme

The theme of ASPIRE 2022 Virtual Congress is “Addressing the Challenges of Human Reproduction”.

The programme covers basic reproductive sciences, embryology and clinical sessions which will not only provide participants the opportunity to be updated on the cutting edges of reproductive medicine, but also various tips and tricks from pioneers & experts in the subject to improve their daily practice

ASPIRE 2022 Virtual congress programme will feature the ASPIRE’s special lecture- Bruno Lunenfeld lecture, Keynote lectures, scientific sessions focusing on a variety of infertility and ART themes in particular “How to” sessions which focuses on practical knowledge and debate sessions, which help to sharpen the mind and yet full of fun, are surely not to be missed.

ASPIRE is also bringing back our highly requested panel sessions which aims to discuss different perspectives on controversial topics and will be running a new session – Video learning session where we have expert reproductive surgeons share their surgical skills.

Our excellent line-up of speakers from all over the world look forward to engage you in enriching discussions which will enhance your skills in delivering daily fertility and IVF practices.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

[Please note that the programme is subject to change without prior notice]

Do check out this page regularly for updates on the scientific programme
Day 0 [Pre-Congress] - Thursday, 28 April 2022
0900 IVF Laboratory – Input for Updating
[Organised by ASPIRE SIG on Embryology]
1430 Extended Technologies or Approaches in Male Infertility
[Organised by ASPIRE SIG on Male Infertility
Endometrial Receptivity & Placentation - Biological Basis and Clinical Treatments
[Organised by ASPIRE SIG on Endometrium & Implantation]
Value of Reproductive Surgery: State of the Art
[Organised by ASPIRE SIG on Reproductive Surgery]
Endometriosis and Infertility
[Organised by ASPIRE SIG on Endometriosis]
Individualizing Ovulation Induction for Optimal Outcome
[Organised by ASPIRE SIG on Reproductive Endocrinology]
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1800
1830
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2000
Day 1 [Main Congress] - Friday, 29 April 2022
0900 - 0915 15mins Opening Ceremony
Welcome address by:
Professor Tin-Chiu Li, President of ASPIRE
&
Professor Budi Wiweko, Scientific Chair for ASPIRE 2022
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0915- 1000 45mins Bruno Lunenfeld Lecture
Global ART Data: What do they tell us about our world?

David Adamson (USA)
10mins break
1010 - 1125 75mins Concurrent Session 1 Concurrent Session 2 Concurrent Session 3
10mins break
1135 - 1250 75mins Concurrent Session 4 Concurrent Session 5 Concurrent Session 6
10mins break
1300 - 1415 75mins Concurrent Session 7 Concurrent Session 8 Concurrent Session 9
10mins break
1425 - 1540 75mins Concurrent Session 10 Concurrent Session 11 Concurrent Session 12
10mins break
1550 - 1705 75mins Concurrent Session 13 Concurrent Session 14 Concurrent Session 15
10mins break
1715 - 1830 75mins Concurrent Session 16 Concurrent Session 17 Concurrent Session 18
10mins break
1840 - 1925 45mins Keynote Lecture 1
Fertility preservation in patients with cancer

Marie-Madeleine Dolmans (Belgium)
Day 2 [Main Congress] - Saturday, 30 April 2022
0900 - 0945 45mins Keynote Lecture 2
The Sixth Vital Sign: What sperm are trying to tell us

Michael Eisenberg (USA)
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10mins break
0955 - 1110 75mins Concurrent Session 19 Concurrent Session 20 Concurrent Session 21
10mins break
1120 - 1235 75mins Concurrent Session 22 Concurrent Session 23 Concurrent Session 24
10mins break
1245 - 1330 45mins Keynote Lecture 3
Key regulators in embryo implantation: Lessons from mice

Yasushi Hirota (Japan)
10mins break
1340 - 1455 75mins Concurrent Session 25 Concurrent Session 26 Concurrent Session 27
10mins break
1505 - 1620 75mins Concurrent Session 28 Concurrent Session 29 Concurrent Session 30
10mins break
1630 - 1715 75mins Keynote Lecture 4
Future development of in vitro growth and in vitro culture of follicles

Evelyn Telfer (United Kingdom)
15mins break
1730 - 1830 60mins ASPIRE Annual AGM - Open to ASPIRE Members only
Day 3 [Main Congress] - Sunday, 1 May 2022
0900 - 0945 45mins Keynote Lecture 5
Endometriosis is a chronic systemic disease

Hugh Taylor (USA)
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10mins break
0955 - 1110 75mins Concurrent Session 31 Concurrent Session 32 Concurrent Session 33
10mins break
1120 - 1235 75mins Concurrent Session 34 Concurrent Session 35 Concurrent Session 36
10mins break
1245 - 1330 45mins Keynote Lecture 6
Androgens across the life span of women- What is their importance?

Susan Davis (Australia)
10mins break
1340 - 1455 75mins Concurrent Session 37 Concurrent Session 38 Concurrent Session 39
10mins break
1505 - 1620 75mins Concurrent Session 40 Concurrent Session 41 Concurrent Session 42
10mins break
1630 - 1715 75mins Keynote Lecture 7
Miscarriage (lecture title to be confirmed)

Siobhan Quenby (United Kingdom)
10mins break
1725 - 1840 75mins Concurrent Session 43 Concurrent Session 44 Concurrent Session 45
1840 - 1855 15mins Closing and Awards Ceremony