2025 Annual Meeting Schedule

Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday

The PCRS Annual Meeting provides an outstanding forum for the exchange of information and the advancement of the ideologies of reproductive medicine in a relaxed and collegial setting.

Session topics will be carefully selected to bring you the highest quality, innovative CME, designed and presented by thought leaders in reproductive medicine.

REGISTRATION HOURS The registration desk is located in the lobby of the Esmeralda Foyer.
Wednesday, March 19	10:00 AM - 7:15 PM
Thursday, March 20	7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday, March 21	6:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, March 22	7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

WEDNESDAY SESSIONS \| MARCH 19
Time (PT)	Session Title	Room
6:30 AM – 11:30 AM	ASRM ET Workshop **Space is limited. The last day to register for this workshop is February 28, 2025.*	Rhodes A & B
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM	PCRS Board Meeting at Westin Rancho Mirage	TBA
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM	Fellows Lunch Sponsored by EMD Serono	Crystal B-C Buffet in Ballroom
12:45 PM –1:30 PM	Fellows Talk - Sonography and HSG Dr. Liz Puscheck	Esmeralda 1 - 4
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM	Fellows Talk - Financial Management Dr. Joseph Doyle and Dr. Michael Levy	Esmeralda 1 - 4
2:15 PM – 2:45 PM	Break
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM	Fellows Talk - Genetics 101 Lauri Black	Esmeralda 1–4
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM	Genetics Breakout - Investigation and Root Causes of PGT Discrepancies Alyssa Snider	Crystal I-H
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM	Lab Breakout - Errors in the ART Laboratory: How to Prevent Them and Strategies to Handle Errors When They Do Occur Dr. Carli Chapman	Crystal B-C
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM	Fellows Talk - STATs Dr. Micah Hill	Esmeralda 1–4
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM	Lab Breakout - Clinic/Lab Communication: Balancing Volume with Safety and Quality Dr. Bec Holmes	Crystal B-C
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM	APP/Nurse Breakout - Identify Differences Between Routine Infertility Care Disha Mistri	Crystal G
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM	Genetics Breakout - Genetic Testing Panels for IVF Failure: The Answer We’ve Been Waiting For? Dr. Meaghan Doyle	Crystal I-H
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM	Fellows Talk - SREI Fellow's Young Investigator Research Award Competition SREI speakers	Esmeralda 1–4
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM	Genetics Breakout - Medical Update and Adverse Outcome Management in Third Party Reproduction Lauri Black	Crystal I-H
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM	Lab Breakout - Ethical Dilemmas in the Lab: What Would You Do? Dr. Bill Venier	Crystal B-C
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM	APP/Nurse Breakout \| Nutrition and Supplements - Helpful or Harmful Judy Simon	Crystal G
6:00 PM – 8:15 PM	Fellows Cocktail Reception & Dinner Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	Crystal B–C

THURSDAY SESSIONS \| MARCH 20
Time (PT)	Session Title	Room
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM	Breakfast	Esmeralda 1–4
7:50 AM – 8:00 AM	President Welcome - Opening Remarks	Esmeralda 1–4
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM	Exploring the Clinical Utility of Mosaic and Segmental Aneuploid PGT-A Results Dr. Andria Besser	Esmeralda 1–4
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM	Frozen Embryo Transfer: Exploring the Roles of the Corpus luteum and Relaxin in Pregnancy Outcomes Dr. Frauke von Versen-Höynck	Esmeralda 1–4
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Morning Break in Exhibit Hall	Esmeralda 5–8
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM	The Future of Contraception Dr. Michael Thomas	Esmeralda 1–4
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM	Oral Abstracts 1-3	Esmeralda 1–4
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM	Lunch Symposium Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	Esmeralda 1–4
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM	Oral Abstracts 4-6	Esmeralda 1–4
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM	Better Sperm, Better IVF? Dr. Paul Shin	Esmeralda 1–4
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM	From Causes to Consequences: Modern and Evidence-Based Approaches to Managing Morbidity in Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Dr. Samantha Butts	Esmeralda 1–4
2:45 PM – 3:15 PM	Break in Exhibit Hall	Esmeralda 5 - 8
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM	Laparoscopic Myomectomy for Internal Fibroids-Effect of Fertility Dr. Jon Ivar Einarsson	Esmeralda 1–4
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM	PGT-A Debate Dr. Richard Paulson, Dr. Richard Scott	Esmeralda 1–4
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM	IVF Lab Professional Reception	Malta A&B
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM	Allied Health Professional Wine Reception Sponsored by Granata Bio	SPC
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM	Physician/Fellow Wine Reception Sponsored by CCRM Fertility	Mountain View
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Welcome Reception	Rose Garden
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM	Faculty, BOD, and Past President's Dinner Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	Stir

FRIDAY SESSIONS \| MARCH 21
Time (PT)	Session Title	Room
6:30 AM – 7:15 AM	Yoga on the Rose Lawn	Rose Lawn
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM	Breakfast Symposium	Esmeralda 1–4
8:15 AM – 9:00 AM	Oral Presentations of Abstracts 7 - 9	Esmeralda 1–4
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM	Role of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility Dr. Jon Ivar Einarsson, Dr. Zaraq Khan	Esmeralda 1–4
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM	Morning Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall	Esmeralda 5–8
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM	Emerging Clinical and Legal Challenges Surrounding Genetic Testing in the IVF Clinic Dr. Susan Crockin, Dr. Amy Vance	Esmeralda 1–4
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM	Rethinking Reproduction: Past and Future of In Vitro Gametogenesis Dr. Pablo Hurtado Gonzalez	Esmeralda 1–4
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM	Oral Presentations of Abstracts 10-12 (Ferring grant recipients #s 11 & 12)	Esmeralda 5–8
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM	Lunch Symposium Sponsored by EMD Serono	Esmeralda 1–4
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM	Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Reproductive Medicine Dr. Michael Thomas	Esmeralda 1–4
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM	The Triad of Excellence: Aligning Vision, Mission, and Values to Enhance Patient Experience, Team Retention, and Process Efficiency Dr. Sara Mooney	Esmeralda 1-4
2:15 PM – 3:30 PM	Refreshment Break- Exhibit Hall	Esmeralda 5 - 8
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM	Current Status of IVF Lab Automation – Are We Closer to Reality? Dr. Jason Swain	Esmeralda 1 - 4
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM	Debate: High DNA fragmentation - TESE Versus Ejaculated Sperm TBD	Esmeralda 1 - 4
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM	Poster Presentations Sponsored by Organon Refreshments are provided by PCRS	Valencia
8:45 PM – 10:15 PM	Fellows Late Night	Mountain View

SATURDAY SESSIONS \| MARCH 22
Time (PT)	Session Title	Room
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM	Breakfast	Esmeralda 1–4
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM	Legally Speaking: New and Evolving Legal Challenges facing ART Patients and Providers across the US Dr. Susan Crockin	Esmeralda 1–4
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM	In Vitro Gametogenesis Dr. Eli Adashi	Esmeralda 1–4
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM	Abstract Awards Ceremony	Esmeralda 1–4
10:00 AM– 10:45 AM	The Psychological Wellbeing of ART children: What Have We Learned From 30 years of Research? Dr. Susan Golombok	Esmeralda 1– 4
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM	Morning Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall	Esmeralda 1– 4
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM	Epigenetics: Explaining Male Infertility and Beyond Dr. Eli Adashi	Esmeralda 1– 4
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM	It Doesn’t Stop at Conception: Long-term Genetic and Psychological Implications of Gamete Donation Lauren Berman, Danny Shapiro, Josh McLaurin, Lauren Isley	Esmeralda 1– 4
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM	Relaxation & Pool Time	Pool
6:00 PM – 6:45 PM	President's Reception (Invitation Only) Sponsored by EMD Serono	Suite
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM	PCRS Celebration Dinner	Stir

SUNDAY SESSIONS \| MARCH 23
Time (PT)	Session Title	Room
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM	Brunch Talk - Real Families: Stories of Change Dr. Susan Golombok	Esmeralda 1–4

SPECIAL EVENTS
Preliminary Schedule

PLEASE NOTE: All registered attendees and guests MUST wear a badge throughout the entire event. NO persons without a proper attendee or guest badge will be admitted to sessions, socials, or special events.

Wednesday, March 19

Fellow's Day

Adult Guest Pass Available*

A dynamic day geared toward the reproductive professional in training for fellows, residents, and/or medical students.

*Fellows social events are reserved for fellows, only. Fellows may purchase a guest pass to bring one adult guest with them to fellow's events.

Thursday, March 20

PCRS Welcome Reception

Adult & Child Guest Passes are Available

All registered attendees, guests, and members of industry are invited to join this festive event, held on the Rose Lawn.

Friday, March 21

Poster Session/Reception

Adult & Child Guest Passes are Available

An evening reception featuring the presentation of selected outstanding scientific posters. Held in the exhibit hall, all registered attendees, guests, and members of the industry are welcome.

Fellows' Late Night

Adult Guest Pass Available*

Beer, wine, and treats – a casual get-together for PCRS attendee fellows, residents, and students of all kinds.

*Fellows social events are reserved for fellows, only. Fellows may purchase a guest pass to bring one adult guest with them to fellows event.

Yoga on the Rose Lawn

Rise and shine! Start the day off right with an early morning yoga class at the Rose Lawn.

Saturday, March 22

Poolside R&R — Family-Friendly!

Adult & Child Guest Passes Available

The perfect chance to unwind poolside with a refreshing beverage in hand while you network and get to know your colleagues.

PCRS Celebration Dinner

Adult & Child Guest Passes Available

Join us for this extraordinary celebration of life, inspiration, and innovation as we look back on 40 years of miracles. Come raise your glass as we commemorate the anniversary of the FIRST birth from a frozen embryo and our continued success in this remarkable field. Dinner will take place in Stir.