The Clinical Embryology division of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, is organising an international symposium on ‘Fertility Preservation’ here on February 28 and March 1.
A press release issued by the University here on Thursday said that Fertility Preservation is a subspecialty within the field of Human Reproductive Biology and Infertility. Specifically, it is focused on helping persons of reproductive age who are about to undergo cancer treatment or other toxic therapies which may affect sperm and egg quality, eventually resulting in infertility.
Eminent clinicians and scientists from top universities and research institutes of Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Scotland will participate in the meeting along several Indian experts who are working on various issues related to fertility preservation. Mats Brännström, who pioneered the world’s first conception and delivery following womb transplantation recently, will be attending the meeting.
“This focused symposium will offer a great opportunity to learn and discuss how fertility preservation can benefit cancer affected children and young adults,” said Ramnarayan K., Vice-Chancellor of Manipal University.
The conference will be inaugurated by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Manipal University H. Vinod Bhat at Dr T.M.A. Pai Conference Hall at the hospital premises at 10.40 a.m. on February 28. Well known fertility expert Kamini Rao will be the guest of honour at the inaugural function, the release added.
Clinicians and scientists from institutes in Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden and Scotland will take part
