Time-lapse embryology – basic skills

This short hands-on training course will provide basic knowledge of time-lapse monitoring of human embryo development, annotation and the use of simple models for embryo selection:

• Dish/slide set up
• Device set up
• Assessment of time-lapse images and to accurately assess time-lapse images.
• Selection of time-lapse systems.
• Hands-on training in setting up and use of the EmbryoScope time lapse incubator.
• Benchmarking of clinical practice, results compared with standard methodology and key performance indicator setting will also be discussed.
• Live link ups to the clinic laboratory will be accommodated as a training tool where possible.
• A tour of the clinical laboratory to observe time-lapse imaging as a routine tool for embryo culture and selection.

Most of the work will involve time-lapse video assessment and discussion of benefits of this technology for IVF patients and clinics.