Recording of live IVIRMA Journal Club. Dr. Nola Herlihy presents a randomized controlled trial recently published in Human Reproduction on the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in patients with poor ovarian response (POR). Drs. Manuel Muñoz and Emre Seli offer expert commentary on the use of PRP from the clinical and research perspectives, followed by Q&A from the audience. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/fertilipod/
Recording of live IVIRMA Journal Club. Dr. Belén Aparicio presents an article comparing different machine learning algorithms involving embryo grading and morphokinetics to predict embryo euploidy. Drs. Laura Rienzi and Denny Sakkas comment on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in IVF and in the embryology lab, followed by Q&A from the audience. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/fertilipod/
Today’s episode is bit special! This is our 40th episode, and to celebrate this, we’re exploring the new formation of IVIRMA’s Global Research Alliance. We learn what it is and why it was created from three of its main leaders: Dr. Juan Garcia Velasco from IVI Madrid, Dr. Laura Rienzi from Genera in Italy, and Dr. Denny Sakkas from Boston IVF. They discuss the opportunities and challenges of this alliance for reproductive medicine research, created with the goal of improving the experience and ultimately the success of those struggling with infertility.
Live IVIRMA Journal Club from February 15th. Dr. Pavan Gill presents an article from JAMA on the role of Prednisone versus Placebo for Recurrent Implantation Failure. Drs. Elena Labarta and Filippo Ubaldi comment on the effect of prednisone and its potential harms, followed by Q&A from the audience including expert commentary by Dr. Diana Alecsandru. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/fertilipod/
Dr. Antonio Capalbo, Chief Scientific Officer at JUNO Genetics, discusses everything PGT-A: from test validation to mosaicism. He covers the importance of PGT-A, the nuances of genetics research in reproductive medicine, the impact of embryo aneuploidy on IVF outcomes, and intermediate results such as embryo mosaicism and segmental aneuploidies. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/fertilipod/
Live IVIRMA Journal Club from January 18th. Dr. Haley Genovese presents an article by Baris Ata et al. recently published in Fertility & Sterility. Drs. Jason Franasiak and Emre Seli comment on the effect of the endometrial thickness on the live birth rate after a euploid frozen embryo transfer, followed by Q&A from the audience including Antonio Pellicer, Thomas Molinaro, Kassie Bollig, and Filippo Ubaldi. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/fertilipod/
We had coffee with Dr. Leon Speroff! The author of Speroff's Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility talks about how the most important textbook in the field of reproductive endocrinology and infertility came to be. Hear about the challenges and responsibilities of writing such a landmark book and listen to some personal anecdotes along the way! Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/fertilipod/
Dr. Craig Niederberger and Dr. Antonio Pellicer, co-editors-in-chief of ASRM's Fertility and Sterility journal, talk with Dr. Emre Seli about what it is like to run such a prestigious scientific journal and the challenges and benefits of being at the forefront of reproductive medicine and infertility research. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep35
Live Online Journal Club from June 16th. Dr. Amber Klimczak presents her very interesting scientific paper on the interpretation of NIPT in pregnancies conceived via in-vitro fertilization with pre-implantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A). Introductions by Dr. Lee Shulman from the Feinberg School of Medicine of Northwestern University and Dr. Marie Werner of IVIRMA New Jersey. Panelists: Dr. George Patounakis, Dr. Richard Scott, Dr. Dagan Wells. Moderators: Dr. Andrés Reig and Dr. Emre Seli. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep34
Dr. Anne Davis of Pearl Mini-IVF and IVIRMA San Diego reviews minimal stimulation IVF cycles. In this episode, we go over the history of this ovarian stimulation method, its fertility success rates, which patients could benefit from it, and what effects this gentle stimulation protocol could have on the mental health and well-being of our infertility patients. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep33
Dr. Antonio Requena, Chief Medical Officer at IVIRMA Global, shares the challenges and rewards of delivering evidence-based reproductive medicine in a competitive business environment in the field of infertility. He tells us about his path from residency to his current position of leadership in reproductive medicine, and shares some stories along the way. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep32
Dr. Emre Seli, Chief Scientific Officer at IVIRMA and Professor at Yale University School of Medicine, talks about his research on the use of PRP for follicular activation. He also discusses the most cutting edge fertility research, from stem cell therapy to Hippo signaling disruption, now being used for infertility resulting from ovarian aging. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep31
Dr. Nicolas Garrido, PhD, director of IVI Foundation and director of Research Administration for IVIRMA Global talks about his beginnings in the field of reproductive medicine and fertility research. He also discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with managing the human reproduction science and the infertility research of one of the world's largest fertility groups. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep30
Dr. Elena Labarta reviews the topic of luteal phase support before embryo transfer in IVF cycles. Listen to Dr. Labarta's latest research on the role of progesterone supplementation and its effect on reproductive outcomes and IVF success, as well as her views on individualized luteal phase support for infertility patients. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep29
Dr. Amber Klimczak, an REI fellow at the Thomas Jefferson University - Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey (RMA Network) REI fellowship program, talks about her recent paper in AJOG MFM, where she explored the positive predictive value of NIPT in pregnancies that have previously undergone IVF with PGT-A. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep28
Listen to Dr. Brent Hanson, REI fellow at the Thomas Jefferson University - Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey (RMA Network) REI fellowship program, discuss the latest advances in epigenetics, aging, and its impact on female fertility, as well as his most recent publication investigating the epigenetic clock in ESHRE's Human Reproduction journal. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep27
Dr. Sonia Herraiz of Fundación IVI (IVI Foundation) discusses the latest advances in stem cell therapy for ovarian aging, including ASCOT (autologous stem cell ovarian transplantation) and PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and how they are providing hope for diminished ovarian reserve and primary ovarian insufficiency. She even gave us a sneak peek at her ongoing randomized controlled trial! Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep26
Live Online Journal Club from March 24th. Dr. Mauro Cozzolino and Dr. Paul Pirtea discuss two very interesting scientific papers on recurrent implantation failure and the use of preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) and endometrial receptivity array (ERA) with guest speakers: Dr. Dominique DeZiegler, Dr. Nicolás Garrido, Dr. Richard Scott, and Dr. Steve Young. Moderators: Dr. Juan García Velasco and Dr. Andrés Reig. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep25
Dr. Philip Cheng of RMA Men's Health reviews the topic of varicoceles, how they affect male fertility, and varicocele treatment strategies to address the resulting semen analysis abnormalities and male infertility. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep24
Dr. Diana Alecsandru of IVI Madrid reviews how far we've come in understanding the relationship between immunology and infertility. She also discusses her recent study published in Fertility and Sterility, showing how HLA-C allotypes can be used to predict live birth rates during in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycles, especially in patients with recurrent implantation failure or recurrent miscarriages. Podcast website: https://www.ivi-rmainnovation.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=ep23