Run in collaboration with Carolina Herrera from Paladis GmbH, this training course is designed to provide a foundation in the skills and techniques needed to establish a successful equine ICSI laboratory, as well as optimising transferable blastocyst rates in existing laboratories.
Attendees will be trained in the technique of equine Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) using the IVF Bioscience protocol and media suite.
See below for further details on training course contents, structure and location.
Course Content
During the course, each participant receives training to develop knowledge and skills in:
Quality control & quality assurance
Laboratory setup and equipment
General laboratory protocols
Recordkeeping and reporting of results
IVF Techniques
Course Structure
| Day | Timings | Material Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Half Day 12 pm – 5 pm |
Introduction to micro-manipulation
Quality Control in the laboratory Dish preparation and media handling |
| 2 | Full Day 9 am – 5 pm |
Introduction to ICSI
Manipulation and denudation of oocytes Semen preparation for ICSI Sperm immobilisation for ICSI ICSI Procedure |
| 3 | Half Day 9 am – 1.30 pm |
Continued ICSI practice |
Continuing consultancy and advice for effective in-lab implementation is also available from IVF Bioscience to all attendees following completion of the course.
Course Price & Location Details
The cost for the training course is £3,850 per attendee. The training price includes all materials for the course and lunch on days 2 & 3. Attendees will need to fund their own travel, accommodation and additional meals.
The training facilities are located in Hombrechtikon, Switzerland. The nearest international airport is Zurich International Airport (ZRH).
Please ensure that you are aware of any visa / travel documents required before booking.
We can make recommendations for transport and accommodation options, just leave a note when you complete your form or get in touch with us via email.
“Thanks to the Equine ICSI course run by IVF Bioscience in collaboration with Carolina Herrera from Paladis GmbH, I now have the foundational skills required to successfully complete intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) for equine oocytes. Being taught by Carolina Herrera, an expert within the equine reproductive field, I feel well-equipped to tackle the challenges of equine ICSI. The one-to-one teaching made me feel very accommodated for, with uninterrupted, ample time on the ICSI machine throughout the course. Over the few days, I was able to tailor the course to suit my needs, focusing on specific aspects of ICSI that were most challenging to me. Carolina also taught the importance of quality control in the laboratory to ensure optimum success rates. I cannot thank IVF Bioscience and Carolina Herrera enough.”
Stephanie Harkins
Veterinary Embryologist at Tyndale Vets Ltd.
