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PCRS 2024 Annual Meeting Schedule
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.
Check out the NEW meeting format for 2024
REGISTRATION HOURS
The registration desk is located in the lobby of the Esmeralda Foyer.
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| Wednesday, March 20 |
10:00 AM - 7:15 PM |
| Thursday, March 21 |
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM |
| Friday, March 22 |
6:45 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Saturday, March 23 |
7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY SESSIONS | MARCH 20
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| Time (PT) |
Session Title |
Room |
| 6:30 AM – 11:30 AM |
ASRM ET Workshop |
Rhodes
A & B
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| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM |
Fellows Lunch
"Product, Access, and Advocacy: An Educational Lunch for Fellows"
Sponsored by EMD Serono Inc.
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Crystal B-C |
| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM |
The REI Job Search: Paths, Timing, and Strategies
Dr. Eduardo Hariton |
Esmeralda 1–4
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| 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM |
SREI Fellow's Young Investigator Research Award Competition
6 speakers |
Esmeralda 1–4
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| 2:15 PM – 2:45 PM |
Break |
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| 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM |
Fellows Talk/IVF Lab Influences on Outcomes
Dr. Mike Abeyta |
Esmeralda 1–4
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| 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM |
Genetics Breakout/Weathering Turbulence in the Genetics Industry: Management of Expanded Carrier Screening Panels
Lauren Isley, MS, CGC |
Crystal I-H
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| 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM |
Lab Breakout/Clearing the Air: Does Air Quality Matter
Sangita Jindal, HCLD |
Crystal B-C
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| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM |
Spermatogenesis and Fertilization
Dr. Jason Franasiak |
Esmeralda 1–4
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| 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM |
Lab Breakout/Origin, Incidence and Outcomes: Piecing Together the Patterns of Mosaicism
Dr. Andrea Victor |
Crystal B-C
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| 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Genetics Breakout/Mastering Embryo Selection in the Genomic Era: Perspectives From an REI, Embryologist and Genetic Counselor
Dr. Amber Gamma, Dr. Liesl Nel-Themaat, Dr. Alex Quaas |
Crystal I-H
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| 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM |
Fellows Talk/Board Prep
Preparing for the Oral REI Certifying Examination
Dr. Phillip Romanski, Dr. Nicole Doyle |
Esmeralda 1–4
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| 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM |
Onsite vs Offsite Lab Directors: Which Model is Best for High Functioning IVF Laboratories
Dr. Jason Swain |
Crystal B-C
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| 4:30 – 6:00 PM |
APP/Nurse FAQ Social Hour
Anne Judge |
Crystal G
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| 6:00 PM – 7:15 PM |
Welcome Reception FOR ALL
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
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Rose Lawn |
| 7:15 PM – 9:15 PM |
Fellows Cocktail Reception & Dinner
Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Crystal
B–C
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THURSDAY SESSIONS | MARCH 21
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| Time (PT) |
Session Title |
Room |
| 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM |
Breakfast
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 7:50 AM – 8:00 AM |
Welcome - Opening Remarks
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM |
Endometriosis Is Not Just a Gynecologic Disease
Dr. Hugh Taylor
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Esmeralda 1–4
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| 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM |
Mental Health in IVF
Dr. Iffath Hoskins |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Morning Break in Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Reproductive Medicine Associates |
Esmeralda 5–8 |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM |
Uterine Fibroids: 2024
Dr. Ebbie Stewart
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 10:45 AM - 11:30 AM |
Oral Abstracts 1-3 |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
Lunch Symposium
“Patient & Clinic Experience in Fertility – Overcoming Patient Barriers to Care”
Serena H. Chen, MD and April Christina
Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 12:15 PM – 1:00 PM |
Oral Abstracts 4-6
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Esmeralda 1–4
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| 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM |
Troubleshooting in the IVF Lab – What, When and How To Act on Your KPI
Dr. Allison Bartolucci |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM |
Debate – Repro-AI to Optimize ART Outcome
Dr. Ilan Tur-Kaspa, Dr. Ravi Gada, Dr. Charlie Bormann |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM |
Break in Exhibit Hall
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
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Esmeralda 5 - 8 |
| 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
Fellows Debate: 2 vs. 3 Year Fellowship
Dr. Ebbie Stewart, Dr. Hugh Taylor, Dr. Samantha Estevez, Dr. Hadi Ramadan, Dr. Amanda Adeleye, Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey |
Esmeralda 1–4
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| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM |
IVF Lab Professional Reception
Sponsored by TMRW Life Sciences |
Malta A&B |
| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM |
Allied Health Professional Wine Reception
Sponsored by Granata Bio, Inc. |
SPC |
| 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM |
Physician/Fellow Wine Reception
Sponsored by CCRM Fertility |
Mountain View |
| 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
Poster Reception
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
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Valencia Ballroom & Foyer |
| 6:45 PM – 9:00 PM |
Faculty, BOD, and Past President's Dinner
Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
Stir |
| 8:45 PM –10:15 PM |
Fellows Late Night
Sponsorship Opportunity Available |
Mountain View |
FRIDAY SESSIONS | MARCH 22
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| Time (PT) |
Session Title |
Room |
| 6:30 AM – 7:15 AM |
Yoga on the Rose Lawn
Sponsored by Reach Fertility |
Rose Lawn
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| 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
Breakfast Symposium
"Everything You Actually Need to Know About Patient-Centered Care (But Were Afraid to Ask)!"
Alice (Ali) D. Domar, Ph.D.
Chief Compassion Officer, Inception
Director, Inception Research Institute
Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, part-time, Harvard Medical School
Sponsored by EMD Serono Inc.
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Oral Presentations of Abstracts 7 - 10 (11 & 12 slots will be for Ferring Research Grant Winners)
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Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Morning Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Reproductive Medicine Associates |
Esmeralda 5–8 |
| 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM |
NIPGT
Dr. Mandy Katz Jaffe |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM |
Role of Race in IVF
Dr. Iffath Hoskins |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Refreshment Break - Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by Future Family |
Esmeralda 5–8 |
| 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM |
Embryology Debate - Born and Raised vs. Professionally Trained Embryologists
Dr. Jason Swain, Dr. Sangita Jindal, Dr. Alison Bartolucci, Dr. Jason Barritt, Dr. Charlie Bormann, Dr. Mike Abeyta |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM |
Awards Reception |
Esmeralda 1–4 |
| 1:45 PM – 3:45 PM |
Relaxation and Pool Time
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Preliminary Schedule
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| 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. |
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Wednesday, March 20
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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.
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Wednesday, March 22
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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.
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Thursday, March 21
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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.
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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.
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Friday, March 22
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Yoga on the Rose Lawn
Rise and shine! Start the day off right with an early morning yoga class at the Rose Lawn.
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.
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Saturday, March 23
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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.
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