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Oral Abstracts Sessions 1
Male and Female Fertility Preservation (Hall A2):
Chairpersons: Prof. Hadar Amir Levy, Dr. Talya Mordechai Daniel, Dr. Atif Zeadna
08:30-08:45
Evaluating the Clinical Efficiency of the Ministry of Health Criteria for Fertility Preservation Funding in Low Responders Based on Population-Based Oocyte Yield Percentiles
Dr. Or Touval¹, Ms. Dekel Homossany¹, Dr. Liat Salzer-Sheelo¹, Dr. Einat Haikin Herzberger¹, Dr. Mattan Levi¹, Prof. Netanella Miller¹, Dr. Roni Rahav-Koren¹, Prof. Amir Wiser¹
¹IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba
Clinical Science award nominee
08:45-09:00
The illusion of safety: Young age (30-35) does not protect against poor ovarian response in elective fertility preservation
Dr. Naama Srebnik¹˒², Dr. Heifetz Elyahu³, Ms. Calipha Shoham², Mrs. Dekel Nava¹, Dr. Tsafrir Avi¹˒², Prof. Ben-Ami Ido¹˒²
¹IVF Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel ²Hebrew University School of Medicine ³Jerusalem College of Technology, Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, Jerusalem, Israel
Clinical Science award nominee
09:00-09:15
Return to Conception and Reproductive Outcomes After Fertility Preservation (FP) in Young Women with Breast Cancer: A Long-Term Retrospective Cohort Study Including Pathogenic Variant Carriers.
Dr. Amit Finkelstein¹, Dr. Avital Wertheimer¹, Dr. Eran Altman¹, Dr. Shir Danieli Gruber¹, Dr. Alyss Hochberg Amikam¹, Ms. Tzippy Schohat², Dr. Onit Sapir¹, Prof. Yoel Shufaro¹, Prof. Avi Ben-Haroush¹, Dr. Maya Sharon-Weiner¹
¹ Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel ² Department of Biostatistics, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel
09:15-09:30
Semen Quality at Diagnosis, Cryopreservation Utilization, and Reproductive Outcomes in Testicular Cancer: A longitudinal Cohort Study
Dr. Snir Dekalo¹, Shimi Barda¹, Karin Lifshitz¹, Shaul Gefel¹, Sandra Kleiman¹, Noga Fuchs Weizman¹
¹ Institute for the Study of Fertility, Tel Aviv Sourasky medical center
Basic Science (Hall A3):
Chairpersons: Prof. Anat Hershko Klement, Prof.Assaf Ben Meir , Dr. Yonatan Tzur
08:30-08:45
Coculture of Immature Germ Cells alongside with Mature Sertoli or Leydig Cells Distinctly Regulated the Different Stages of Spermatogenesis in a Microfluidic Testis-on-a-Chip System
Prof. Mahmoud Huleihel¹, Dr. Sholom Shuchat²˒³, Dr. Ali AbuMadighem¹˒⁴˒⁵, Prof. Eitan Lunenfeld⁶, Prof. Gilad Yossifon²˒³
¹ The Shraga Segal Department Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, The Center of Advanced Research and Education in Reproduction (CARER), Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ² Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel ³ School of Mechanical Engineering, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel ⁴ The Center of Advanced Research and Education in Reproduction (CARER), Beer-Sheva, Israel ⁵ Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel ⁶ Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
Basic Science award nominee
08:45-09:00
Molecular and Cellular Effects of Breast Cancer on Ovarian Granulosa Cells
Dr. Hadas Bar-Joseph², Mr. Ron Ben David¹, Dr. Anat Eldar-Boock², Mrs. Ron Cohen¹, Dr. Luba Nemerovsky³, Dr. Einat Haikin-Herzberg³, Prof. Netanela Miller³, Prof. Amir Wiser³, Dr. Jordana Mashiach-Friedler³, Dr. Mattan Levi³, Prof. Ruth Shalgi¹
¹ Department of Developmental Biology, Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University ² Cryopreservation and Assisted Reproduction (TMCR) Unit, Research Infrastructure Core Facilities (RICF), Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University ³ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel; Affiliated with the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Basic Science award nominee
09:00-09:15
Differentiating Patient Populations Using Cell-Free Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Sequencing (cfChIP-seq) of Follicular Fluid
Marks Garber K¹*, Fallik E²*, Katzinel-Gilad M¹, Noa Corem², Daphna Joseph-Strauss², Harpenas E², Godin M¹, Bentov Y¹, Esh-Broder E¹, Adler Lazarovits C¹, Hizkiyahu R¹, Beharier O¹, Friedman N²**, and Hershko Klement A¹**
/* Equally contributing authors
¹The IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hadassah Mt Scopus, The Hebrew University, Jerusalem ²The Rachel and Selim Benin School of Computer Science and Engineering and the Lautenberg Center for Immunology and Cancer Research, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
09:15-09:30
Novel single oocyte transcriptome analysis identifies specific gene expression and splicing variants in aged oocytes
Dr. Yonatan Tzur¹, Dr. Hanna Achache¹, Ms. Nufar Grinshpan², Dr. Adva Aizer³, Prof. Raoul Orvieto³, Prof. Tal Shay²
¹ Department of Genetics, The Institute of Life Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem 91904, Israel ² Dept of Life Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer-Sheva, Israel ³ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel
Basic Science award nominee
Assisted Reproductive Technology (Hall A4):
Chairpersons: Dr. Oshrat Schonberger, Prof. Ronit Machtinger, Dr. Alon Kedem
08:30-08:45
Cross-border uterine transplantation for Israeli patients with absolute uterine factor infertility: outcomes of international collaboration with a U.S. center
Dr. Liron Seidman¹, Dr. Eran Hadar², Prof. Daniel S. Seidman³, Prof. Liza Johannesson⁴, Prof. Giuliano Testa⁴, Prof. Arnon Wiznitzer², Dr. Keren Ofir¹
¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer ² Rabin Medical Center, Petach-Tikva, Israel ³ Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel ⁴ Annette C. and Harold C. Simmons Transplant Institute, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
08:45-09:00
Pregnancy and Obstetric Outcomes of Cycles with Low Oocyte Maturation Rates
Dr. Zohar Goichberg¹, Dr. Judith Sitbo¹, Dr. Renana Izakson¹, Dr. Einat Haikin Herzberger¹, Prof. Netanella Miller¹, Dr. Mattan Levi¹, Prof. Amir Wiser¹, Dr. Roni Rahav Koren¹
¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, 4428164, Israel
09:00-09:15
Declining female fertility – what is the physiological impact? A retrospective cohort
Dr. Marva Bergman¹, Netanel Gelkop¹, Oriya Yemini², Prof. Ido Ben-Ami¹, Dr. Naama Srebnik¹
¹ Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Eisenberg R&D Authority, Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel ² Faculty of Medicine, Ben-Gurion University, Beer-Sheva, Israel
09:15-09:30
The Endometrial Paradox: Distinct Obstetric Risk Profiles of Endometrial Thickness in Fresh, Artificial Frozen, and Natural Frozen Cycles
Dr. Yara Nakhleh- Francis¹, Dr. Manal Abu Shqara¹, Dr. Inna Borik¹, Dr. Svetlana Kaminski¹, Dr. Abdalla Abu-Zrake¹, Dr. Raneen Sawaid Kaiyal¹, Prof. Lior Lowenstein, 1², Dr. Ekaterina Shlush, 1²
¹ Raya Strauss Wing of Obstetrics and Gynecology Galilee Medical Center ² Bar Ilan university
Oral Abstracts Sessions 2
Male and Female Fertility Preservation (Hall A2):
Chairpersons: Prof. Zeev Blumenfeld, Dr. Avi Tsafrir, Dr. Tal Shavit, Dr. Ronit Beck
09:35-09:50
Reproductive outcomes after sequential ovarian tissue transplantation: prognostic implications for repeat transplantation.
Myriam Safrai¹˒²˒³, Maia Vardy⁴, Jacques Cohen⁵, Adva Aizer¹, Jigal Haas¹, Raoul Orvieto¹, Moran Shapira¹˒², Dror Meirow¹˒²
¹ IVF Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel; Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel ² The Morris Kahn Fertility Preservation Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel ³ IVF Unit, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, and Gray Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tel Aviv University ⁴ Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA ⁵ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
Clinical Science award nominee
09:50-10:05
Preliminary outcomes of a publicly funded planned oocyte cryopreservation program for women with diminished ovarian reserve
Dr. Sima Simcha Nagawkar Perlov¹˒², Dr. Heli Alexandroni¹, Dr. Naama Srebnik¹, Dr. Karen Kochan¹, Dr. Keren Rotshenker-Olshinka¹, Dr. Eadit Buhbut¹, Prof. Ido Ben-Ami¹, Dr. Avi Tsafrir¹
¹Shaare Zedek Medical Center, IVF Unit- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jerusalem, Israel ²IVF and Fertility unit, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
10:05-10:20
Oocyte maturation rate across ovarian reserve strata in elective oocyte cryopreservation: a linear mixed-effects model
Dr. Roni Rahav Koren¹, Dr. Or Touval¹˒², Dr. Dekel Homossany¹˒², Dr. Liat Salzer Sheelo¹˒², Dr. Einat Haikin Herzberger¹˒², Dr. Mattan Levi¹˒², Prof. Netanella Miller¹˒², Prof. Amir Wiser¹˒²
¹IVF Unit, Meir Medical Center ²Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
10:20-10:35
Identification of a new genetic factor involved in spermatogenesis defects in a patient with multiple ART failures.
Adi Shemesh¹, Sandra E. Kleiman¹ Ph.D., Ron Hauser¹ MD, Shimi Barda¹ PhD, Noga Fuchs Weizman¹ MD, Snir Dekalo¹ MD, Ofer Lehavi¹ MD, Ruti Parvari²˒³ PhD, Moran Gershoni⁴ PhD
¹Male Fertility Clinic and Sperm Bank, Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky University Medical Center, Gray Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv, Israel ²Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, National Institute of Biotechnology in the Negev, Be'er Sheva, Israel. ³Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, The Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Be'er Sheva, Israel. ⁴Institute of Animal Science, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Rishon LeZion, Israel.
Clinical Science award nominee
Embryology (Hall A3):
Chairpersons: Dr. Rivi Levy, Dr. Orna Bern, Dr. Elena Milner
09:35-09:50
Vitamin B1 Supplementation Enhances Maturation of Human Immature Oocytes: Insights from C. elegans BCAA Metabolism
Dr. Rivi Levy¹, Ms. Reham Eneam¹, Ms. Yifat Miron Gutman¹, Dr. Shira Baram¹, Dr. Ronit Beck¹, Dr. Chen Lesnik²
¹ HaEmek Medical Center, Afula, Israel ² Department of Human Biology, University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
09:50-10:05
Ultra-fast vitrification of human blastocysts and tripronuclear zygotes: a proof-of-concept study
Mrs. Noya Doolman¹, Ms. Eden Weinberg²˒³, Prof. Raoul Orvieto¹˒², Dr. Ettie Maman¹˒², Dr. Shmuel Inbar², Dr. Moran Shapira¹˒², Dr. Adva Aizer¹˒²˒³
¹ Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Science, Tel Aviv University ² Infertility and IVF Institute, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel ³ Academy of Clinical Embryology, Education Authority, Sheba Medical Center, Israel
10:05-10:20
Hidden Errors in IVF: What Automated Witnessing Reveals
Dr. Elena Milner¹, Mr. Zohar Paz², Mr. Dan Berachowitz², Prof. Amir Wiser², Gil Peer¹, Issakov David¹
¹ IVF unit, Medica Elisha Hospital ² LabProtector – Development and Technical Support Team, Israel
10:20-10:35
Usage of Sibling Cryopreserved Embryos
Mariel Pinsky¹˒², Mrs. Idit Blais¹˒², Shirly Lahav- -Baratz¹˒², Mara Koifman¹˒², Anat Aharoni¹˒², Galia Oron¹˒²
¹ Lady Davis Carmel Medical Center ² Obs/Gyn Department IVF Unit
Reproductive Genetics (Hall A4):
Chairpersons: Prof. Iris Har-Vardi, Prof. Gheona Altarescu, Prof. Eliahu Levitas
09:35-09:50
The effect of blastocyst biopsy in PGT-M/SR cycles on pregnancy induced hypertensive disorders and other placental related pregnancy outcomes
Dr. Lilach Marom Haham¹, R. Plaschkes; Roni Plaschkes¹, M. Shmueli; Maskit Shmueli², N. Rosenthal; Noa Rosenthal², P.A Ohayon; Paz Agam Ohayon², O. Galula; Or Galula², A. Aizer; Adva Aizer¹˒², R.Orvieto; Raoul Orvieto¹˒², J. Haas; Jigal Haas¹˒²
¹ IVF Unit, Sheba Medical Center ² Aviv University, Israel
09:50-10:05
Warming-Biopsy-Refreezing in Preimplantation Genetic Testing: A Safe Alternative to Fresh Blastocyst Biopsy – A Retrospective Cohort Study
Dr. Liat Sheelo Salzer¹, Prof. Netanella Miller¹, Dr. Itay Shavit², Dr. Luba Namirovsky¹, Dr. Mattan Levi¹, Prof. Amir Wiser¹
¹IVF, Meir Medical Center ²Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel-Aviv, Israel
10:05-10:20
High Interest and Approval for Polygenic Embryo Screening (PES) Among Israeli IVF and PGT Patients: Are We Ready?
Gilat Sacks, MSc¹˒²˒³, Gheona Altarescu, MD¹˒², Ido Ben-Ami, MD¹˒³, Shai Carmi, PhD¹
¹Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel ²PGT Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel ³IVF Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
10:20-10:35
Cost-effectiveness analysis of PGT-A within Israel’s publicly funded IVF system
Dr. Einat Zivi¹, Prof. Moshe Leshno², Dr. Ariel Hammerman¹, Prof. Tomer Ziv-Baran¹
¹School of Public Health, Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel-Aviv University ²Coller School of Management, Tel-Aviv University
Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit
Nurses Session
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Opening Ceremony
11:10-11:25 Greetings – Prof. Galia Oron, Chairmen of The Israeli Fertility Association (IFA), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carmel medical center
11:25-12:25 (M)otherland: On the industry of fertility, an art project by Ruth Patir- Ruth Patir, Artist and professor
Words of Remembrance and Tribute in Memory of Prof. Ehud Margaliot
Prof. Neri Laufer, Department of Obstetics and Gynecology and IVF unit Hadassah Medical Center Ein Kerem Jerusalem
AI review - what do scientists want?
Chairpersons: Prof. Benjamin Fisch, Prof. Neri Laufer
Prof. Oded Rechavi, Department of Neurobiology, Wise Faculty of Life Sciences & Sagol School of Neuroscience, Tel Aviv University
Advances in understanding human gonadal development
Chairpersons: Prof. Benjamin Fisch, Prof. Neri Laufer
Prof. Susana Chuva de Sousa Lopes, Professor of Developmental Biology in the Department of Anatomy and Embryology at the Leiden University Medical Center, The Nederlands (Interactive Zoom Lecture)
Lunch Break & Exhibition Visit
Collaboration with IFA
Prof. Talia Eldar-Geva, Director Reproductive and infertility department, Ministry of Health
The National IVF Registry 2024-2025
Prof. Liat Lerner, The Gertner Institute for Epidemiologi and Health Policy Research, Sheba Medical Center
Oral Abstracts Sessions 3
Assisted Reproductive Technology (Hall A2+A3):
Chairpersons: Prof. Ariel Hourvitz, Dr. Samer Khoury, Dr. Anat Stein
15:20-15:35
Oxidative stress parameters in cumulus–oocyte complex fertilization medium and IVF outcomes: results from a large prospective cohort study
Dr. Zofnat Wiener - Megnazi¹, Dr. Nir Kugelman¹, Dr. Ada Larin¹, Dr. Shirly Lahav- Baratz¹, Dr. Idit Blais¹, Ms. Mara Koifman¹, Dr. Sergei Shnizer¹, Dr. Sivan Skvirsky¹, Dr. Nadav Cohen¹, Dr. David Ishai¹, Prof. Galia Oron¹
¹ Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carmel Medical Center
15:35-15:50
First Trimester Multi-Marker Preeclampsia Screening in Twins Individually Tailored to the Mode of Conception
Moran Landau Rabbi¹, Adi Sharabi-Nov²˒³˒, Hamutal Meiri¹, Richard Nicholas Brown⁴, Heidy Portillo Rodriguez⁴, Anna Goncé⁵, Mar Bennasar⁵, Antoni Borrell⁵, Julia Ponce⁵, Annegret Geipel⁶, Adeline Walter⁶, Corinna Simonini⁶, Brigitte Strizek⁶, Elisa Bevilacqua⁷, Federica Meli⁷, Eleonora Torcia⁷, Karl Oliver Kagan⁸, Tanja Lennartz⁸, Armin Bauer⁸, Ran Svirsky¹˒⁹˒¹⁰, Nadav Kugler¹, Kypros H. Nicolaides¹¹, Michal Kovo¹˒¹², Berthold Huppertz¹³, Howard Cuckle¹², Adrian Shulman¹², Ron Maymon¹˒¹², and the Pre-Twin Screen Consortium¹⁴
¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shamir (Assaf Harofeh) Medical Center ² Department of Statistics, Tel Hai Academic College ³ Department of Statistics, Ziv Medical Center ⁴ Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada ⁵ Fetal-Maternal Medicine Department, BCNatal Hospital Clinic, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain ⁶ Department of Obstetrics and Prenatal Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany ⁷ Department of Women and Child Health, Women Health Area, Fondazione Policlinic Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy ⁸ Maternal Fetal Medicine Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hosp Tubingen, Tubingen, Germany ⁹ Medical Genetic Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital ¹⁰ Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ¹¹ The Fetal Medicine Research Center, King’s College Hospital, London, UK ¹² Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University ¹³ Division of Cell Biology, Histology and Embryology, Gottfried Schatz Research Center, Medical University of Graz, Graz 8010, Austria ¹⁴ The Pretwin Screen Consortium
15:50-16:05
Luteal Phase Support with GnRH-agonist following Dual Trigger versus hCG Trigger: A Proof-of-Concept Study
Dr. Heli Alexandroni¹, Dr. Rinad Nabulsi¹, Dr. Eadit Buhbut¹, Nava Dekel¹, Prof. Ido Ben-Ami¹
¹IVF and Infertility Unit, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, the Eisenberg R&D Authority, Shaare Zedek Medical Center and Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
16:05-16:20
Impact of chronic viral infections (HIV, HBV, HCV) on ovarian reserve, fertilization rates and embryo quality: a population-based comparative analysis.
Mrs. Yael Minkov¹, 1 Mrs Yael Minkov¹, 2 Dr Ola Gutzeit¹
¹ OBGYN, Haifa, Israel Medical Faculty Ruth Rapaport, Technion- Israel Institute of Technology
Andrology and Reproductive Endocrinology (Hall A4):
Chairpersons: Prof. Shevach Friedler, Dr. Mattan Levi, Dr. Ilan Calderon
15:20-15:35
The Ticking Clock: Differential Time-Dependent Deterioration Between Washed and Thawed Sperm
Dr. Adiel Kahana¹, Emily Hamilton², Noga Fuchs Weizman², Sandra E. Kleiman², Shlomit Shabat¹, Foad Azem², Shimi Barda³
¹ Lis Maternity Hospital, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel Aviv, Israel ² Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel ³ Israel Academic College, Ramat Gan, Israel
15:35-15:50
DDX3Y Loss-of-Function Variants in AZFa-Like Non-Obstructive Azoospermia Highlights Gaps in Current Y-Chromosome Microdeletion Testing
Ms. Florence Abou¹, Netanel Waldenberg1¹, Shany Kravat1¹, Moran Gershoni2¹, Sandra E. Kleiman3¹, Naama Steiner4¹, Guy Bar5², Ruti Parvari7¹, Shlomi Barak1³˒²
¹ The Shraga Segal Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Genetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben Gurion University of the Negev ² Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Be’er Sheva, Israel ³ Samson Assuta Ashdod University Hospital, Reproductive Services, Ashdod, Israel
15:50-16:05
Combining microTESE and trifocal TESE improves sperm retrieval and cryopreservation outcomes in nonobstructive azoospermia
Dr. Shimi Barda¹, Noga Fuchs Weizman¹, Ofer Lehavi¹, Yael Kalma¹, Sandra E. Kleiman¹, Ron Hauser¹, Snir Dekalo¹
¹ Tel Aviv Sourasky medical center
16:05-16:20
Switching Sperm Donors, Not Outcomes : What a Decade of Data Reveals
Dr. Suha Seh¹, Dr. Anat Aharoni¹, Dr. Nadav Cohen¹, Dr. May Lugasi¹, Dr. zofnat Wiener¹, Dr. Shirly Lahav¹, Idit Blais¹, Mariel Pinski¹, Dr. Ishay David¹, Prof. Galia Oron¹
¹ Carmel Medical Center
16:20-16:35
Is there an Ovulation in Natural Follicular Phase cycles?
Dr. Einav Kadour Peero¹, Shahar Kol¹, Chen Shkolnik¹, Marah Hodroj¹, Rabea Bahous¹, Samer Khoury¹
¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Haifa, Isreal
Embryology (Hall A5):
Chairpersons: Dr. Onit Sapir, MS. Pnina Frenkel, Ms. Alina Shpiz, Ms. Shlomit Aharony
15:20-15:35
Conventional morphological grading and AI blastocyst assessment: Prevalence of grading discordance and analysis of pregnancy rates.
Ms. Ella Krasnitsky¹, Dr. Yulia Michailov1¹, Dr. Shira Yaacobi-Artzi1¹, Ms. Shvitzer Gal1¹, Ms. Zarfati Omer1¹, Dr. Tal Shavit1¹
¹ IVF unit Assuta Medical Center Tel Aviv
15:35-15:50
Mechanical Characterization of the Human Zona Pellucida from Oocyte to Blastocyst Expansion: Clinical Insights into Hardening and Hatching.
Prof. Iris Har-Vardi¹, Dr. Tsvia Priel¹, Yarden Yosef², Dr. Irit Szaingurten-Solodkin¹, Dr. Atif Zeadna¹, Dr. Elad Priel²˒³
¹ Soroka University Medical Center and the Faculty of Health Sciences Ben-Gurion University of the Negev ² Department of Mechanical Engineering, Shamoon College of Engineering ³ Materials Engineering Department
15:50-16:05
Ultra-fast warming improves blastocyst development in vitrified oocytes: a monocenter study
Dr. Shira Yaacobi-Artzi¹, Dr. Yulia Michailov¹, Dr. Tal Shavit¹
¹The IVF Unit, Assuta Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
¹ Assuta Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel, 1
16:05-16:20
When early cleavage goes wrong: clinical characteristics and IVF outcomes in cohorts containing a high prevalence of direct unequal cleavage embryos (DUC)
Mr. Ron Moore¹, Noam Oberfersht Markanti², Dganit Richter², Irit Szaingurten-Solodkin¹, Tsvia Priel², Gili Alter², Maram Abu Foul², Yaela Sade², Atif Zeadna¹, Iris Har-Vardi1.¹
¹ IVF Laboratory, Soroka Medical Center ² IVF Laboratory, Beer Sheva, Israel
16:20-16:35
Developmental competence of in vivo–matured MII oocytes from extreme oocyte maturation cohorts in IVF cycles
Dr. Luba Nemerovsky¹, Dr. Mattan Levi¹, Dr. Yhudith Ghetler¹, Olga Kaplanski¹, Sharon Shlush¹, Prof. Netanella Miller¹, Dr. Liat Sheila Zeltzer¹, Dr. Roni Rahav-Koren¹, Dr. Haikin Herzberger¹, Prof. Wiser Amir¹
¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel affiliated with the Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Registration, Refreshments & Exhibition Visit
Oral Abstracts Sessions 4
Basic Science (Hall A2):
Chairpersons: Prof. Yoni Cohen, Prof. Benjamin Reubinoff, Dr. Alisa Komsky-Elbaz
08:30-08:45
iASPP; a new player in the male reproductive system through inflammatory processes
Ms. Tal Talya Avitan¹, Mrs. Moran Titelbaum¹, Prof. Tzipora C. Falik Zaccai¹˒², Prof. Orly Avni¹˒²
¹The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel. ²The Genetic Center for Rare Diseases and Cancer, The Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar-Ilan University, Safed, Israel.
Basic Science award nominee
08:45-09:00
Neuronal control of germline small RNAs preserves fertility under heat stress
Dr. hanna achache¹, Chee Kiang (Ethan) Ewe¹
¹ hebrew university of jerusalem
09:00-09:15
Reproductive Longevity on a Diet: BCAA Metabolism Links Nutrition to Oocyte Quality
Dr. Chen Lesnik¹, Mrs. Nreman Abu Obed¹, Dr. Rivi Levy², Dr. Ronit Beck²
¹ Faculty of Natural Sciences, The Department of Human Biology, University of Haifa, Israel ² Emek Medical Center, Afula, Israel
Andrology (Hall A3):
Chairpersons: Prof. Itai Gat, Dr. Shimi Barda, Dr. Eran Altman
08:30-08:45
Long-term morbidity and mortality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome compared with ovulatory controls: a 37-year prospective cohort study
Dr. Nir Kugelman¹, Prof. David V Morris², Prof. Michael H Dahan²
¹ Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and In Vitro Fertilization-Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carmel Medical Center ² Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
08:45-09:00
Clinical and logistical predictors of sperm viability in posthumous sperm retrieval (PHSR) following October 7, 2023
Dr. Noga Fuchs Weizman¹, Snir Dekalo¹, Tomer Mendelson¹, Ron Marom¹, Yotam Veredgorn¹, Tomer Bashi¹, Dr. Shimi Barda¹
¹Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
09:00-09:15
Relationship between sperm morphological characteristics assessed by quantitative phase microscopy and hyaluronic acid binding ability
Dr. Mattan Levi¹, Dr. Yhudith Ghetler¹, Dr. Luba Nemerovsky¹, Olga Kaplanski¹, Sharon Shlush¹, Prof. Netanella Miller¹, Dr. Liat Sheila Zeltzer¹, Dr. Roni Rahav-Koren¹, Dr. Haikin Herzberger¹, Prof. Wiser Amir¹
¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel ; Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Israel
Assisted Reproductive Technology (Hall A4):
Chairpersons: Prof. Daniel Seidman, Prof. Yossi Mizrachi, Dr. Deborah Strassburger
08:30-08:45
The Relationship Between Stress Perception and Success in Fertility Treatment
Shay Gidoni¹, Dr. yariv Gidoni¹, Prof. Danny Hamiel¹
¹ Meir IVF unit, Meir medial Center
08:45-09:00
Donor sperm doses from sperm banks in Israel
Dr. Eliezer Girsh¹, Prof. Shahar Kol¹, Prof. David Isakov¹, Dr. Gil Pe'er¹, Dr. Elena Milner¹
¹ IVF, Elisha Medical Center
09:00-09:15
Developmental morphokinetics and transcriptomic profile of first-cleaved bovine embryos
Mr. Ariel Michaelov¹, Dr. Dorit Kalo¹, Dr. Moran Gershoni², Prof. Zvi Roth¹
¹ Department of Animal Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem ² Department of Ruminant Science, Institute of Animal Sciences, Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute, Rishon LeZion, 7505101, Israel
Male and Female Fertility Preservation (Hall A5):
Chairpersons: Prof. Avi Ben-Haroush, Prof. Shai Elizur, Dr. Ekaterina Shlush
08:30-08:45
Bridging the Knowledge-to-Action Gap: Formal Training as the Primary Driver of Fertility Preservation Referrals. A Cross-Sectional Study
Dr. Raneen Sawaid Kaiyal¹˒², Inshirah Sgayer¹˒², Ina Borik¹, Manal Abu Shqara¹, Yara Nakhleh Francis¹˒², Svetlana Kamintzki¹, Shlush Ekaterina¹˒²
¹Galilee Medical Center, IVF, Nahariya, Israel ²Azrieli Faculty of Medicine, Bar Ilan University, Safed, Israel
08:45-09:00
What factors Predict Fertility Preservation Pursuit Among Transgender Men?
Daniel Tairy¹˒², Tamara Levy¹˒², Omer Shilon¹˒², Elad Barber¹˒², Nataly Sharon¹˒², Maya Finkelstein¹˒², Amir Shalev¹˒², Amir Ravhon¹˒², Jacob Farhi¹˒², Eran Horowitz¹˒², Ariel Weissman¹˒², Arieh Raziel¹˒², Yossi Mizrachi¹˒², Myriam Safrai¹˒²
¹Fertility Unit, The Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel ²Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Israel
09:00-09:15
Dual versus single trigger in women with low ovarian reserve (LOR) undergoing Fertility Preservation (FP): Similar Mature oocyte yield.
Dr. Naama Srebnik¹, Jordana Hyman¹, Shoham Calipha², Nava Dekel¹, Avi Tsafrir¹˒², Ido Ben-Ami¹˒², Eliyahu M Heifetz³
¹ IVF unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel ² Hebrew University School of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel ³ Faculty of Life and Health Sciences, Jerusalem, Israel
Oral Abstracts Sessions 5
Reproductive Genetics (Hall A2):
Chairpersons: Prof. Eran Horowitz, Prof. Ido Ben-Ami, Dr. Ettie Maman
09:20-09:35
Ovarian Response to Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in Female versus Male Balanced Translocation Carriers Undergoing PGT-SR.
Dr. Maya Sharon-Weiner¹, Dr. Avital Wertheimer¹, Dr. Eran Altman¹, Dr. Shir Danieli Gruber¹, Dr. Alyss Hochberg Amikam¹, Ms. Tzippy Schohat², Dr. Onit Sapir¹, Prof. Avi Ben-Haroush¹, Prof. Yoel Shufaro¹
¹ Infertility and IVF Unit, Helen Schneider Hospital for Women, Beilinson Hospital, Rabin Medical Center, Petah Tikva, Israel ² Department of Biostatistics, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel
09:35-09:50
Aneuploidy rates in BRCA pathogenic variant carriers undergoing PGT
Dr. Heli Alexandroni¹˒²˒³, Dr. Rachel Michaelson-Cohen¹˒²˒³, Dr. Naama Srebnik¹˒³, Dr. Shlomit Jessel¹, Prof. Ido Ben-Ami¹˒³, Prof. Gheona Altarescu²˒³
¹IVF and Infertility Unit, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Eisenberg R&D Authority, Shaare Zedek Medical Center ²The Fuld Family Medical Genetics Institute, Shaare Zedek Medical Center ³Faculty of Medicine, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
09:50-10:05
Assessing the coverage of expanded carrier screening panels: A real-life analysis of patients undergoing preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic diseases (PGT-M)
Dr. Avi Tsafrir¹, Avia Clymer², Orit Freirich³, Gheona Altarescu³, Ido Ben-Ami¹, Einat Zivi, Maccabi Healthcare Services¹
¹ IVF unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center ² Hebrew University Faculty of Medicine ³ Shaare Zedek Medical Center, PGT unit- Medical Genetics Institute
Assisted Reproductive Technology (Hall A3):
Chairpersons: Prof. Ofer Fainaru, Dr. Yuval Or, Dr. Amir Weintraub
09:20-09:35
Effect of a Virtual Reality–Based Intervention on Post-Procedural Pain and Analgesic Use in Planned Oocyte Cryopreservation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Dr. Adar Hamrani¹, Danielle Amosi-Victor¹, Natalie Bibar¹, Lea Nevo¹, Danna Lasry¹, Yaakov Bentov¹, Miri Godin¹, Efrat Esh Broder¹, Ranit Hizkiyah¹, Chana Adler Lazarovits¹, Anat Hershko Klement¹
¹ The IVF Unit, Ob-Gyn ward, Hadassah Mt Scopus, Hadassah University Hospital
09:35-09:50
Population-based age-specific AMH percentiles in women aged 25-44 years from a large community-derived cohort
Prof. Ronit Machtinger¹, Dr. Rina Hemi², Dr. Ehud Barhod², Prof. Tomer Ziv-Baran¹˒³
¹ IVF Division, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, Gray Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel ² Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel ³ Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, School of Public Health, Gray Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
09:50-10:05
A comparison between intrauterine insemination and in-vitro fertilization as a first treatment for women aged ≥39 using donor sperm.
Ms. Yael Vardimon¹, Dr. Eran Altman¹, Dr. Anat Stein¹, Dr. Onit Sapir¹, Dr. Maya Sharon Weiner¹, Dr. Alyssa Hochberg¹, Prof. Yoel Shufaro¹, Prof. Avi Ben-Haroush¹, Dr. Avital Wertheimer¹
¹ Infertility and IVF unit, Rabin medical center, Gray Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University
Basic Science and Assisted Reproductive Technology (Hall A4):
Chairpersons: Prof. Mahmoud Huleihel, Dr. Chen Lesnik, Dr. Gil Yerushalmi
09:20-09:35
When Reproductive Medicine Meets Aesthetic Medicine: Addressing an Emerging Clinical Challenge in the Safety and Timing of Cosmetic Procedures During Fertility Treatments
Dr. Nora Shapso¹, Professor Johnny S. Younis¹
¹Fertility and IVF unit, the ”Tzafon” medical center, Poria.
09:35-09:50
Testosterone enhanced germ cell development across all spermatogenic stages in 3-dimensional cultures of seminiferous tubule cells from immature mice following transfer, compared with non-transferred cultures.
Ms. Razan Agbaria¹, Prof.Lunenfeld, Eitan², Prof.Huleihel, Mahmoud¹
¹ Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Beer-Sheva, Israel, and ² Ariel University, Ariel, Israel
09:50-10:05
Association of Telomere Length in Granulosa Cells and Leukocytes with IVF Outcome: A Prospective Study
Dr. Shir Danieli-Gruber¹, Avital Wertheimer¹˒², Maya Sharon Weiner¹˒², Eran Altman1², Avi Ben-Haroush¹˒², Or Bercovich¹˒², Hosniyah El Ayoubi³, Yehuda Tzfati³, Yoel Shufaro¹˒²
¹ Rabin Medical Center – Beilinson Hospital, Petach Tikva, Israel ² Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel ³ Department of Genetics, The Silberman Institute of Life Sciences, The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Safra Campus, Jerusalem, Israel
Male and Female Fertility Preservation and early pregnancy (Hall A5):
Chairpersons: Dr. Naama Steiner, Dr. Eran Zilberberg, Dr. Jimmy E. Jadaon
09:20-09:35
Human Sperm Cryostorage up to 30 Years: Post-Thaw Quality Is Determined by Initial Cryosurvival Rather Than Storage Duration
Ms. Shanee Dim¹, Shimi Barda¹, Shlomit Shabat¹, Sandra Kleiman¹, Noga Fuchs Weizman¹
¹ Institute for the Study of Fertility, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical center
09:35-09:50
Impact of Subjective and Objective Stress on Oocyte Yield in Elective Fertility Preservation: A Prospective Study Including Wartime Stress
Prof. Netanella Miller¹, Or Tuval¹˒², Roni Rahav¹˒², Liat Salzer Sheelo¹˒², Einat Haikin Herzberger¹˒², Rawan Iraqi³, Mattan Levi¹˒², Amir Wizer¹˒²
¹ IVF, Meir Medical Center, Maayanei Hayesua ² Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv ³ Laniado Medical Center, Natanya
09:50-10:05
The effect of hemorrhagic corpus luteum on early pregnancy outcomes
Hila Shalev-Ram¹˒², Reut Baram 2¹, May Bader², Ron Schonman¹˒², Roni Rahav¹˒², Matan Levi¹˒², Netanella Miller¹˒², Amir Wiser¹˒²
¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel ² Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
Clocks and Dominoes: Timing Mechanisms of Embryogenesis
Parallel Session
Chairperson: Dr. Shirly Lahav-Baratz
Prof. Dalit Ben Yosef, Tel-Aviv Sourasky University Medical Center
The follicle is not enough Physiological studies and stored ovarian tissue reproductive outcomes reveal the role of ovarian stroma
Parallel Session
Chairpersons: Prof. Amir Wizer
Prof. Dror Meirow, Director of the Morris Kahn Fertility Preservation Center, Sheba Medical Center - Tel Hashomer. Member of the Israel Academy of Medical Science
Coffee Break & Exhibition Visit
Screening of human embryos for late-onset disease risk: Will it work and what are the risks?
Chairpersons: Prof. Ariel Weissman, Prof. Yoel Shufaro
Prof. Shai Carmi, statistical geneticist in The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Repairing the Broken Clock: Emerging Therapies for Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia and Primary Adrenal Insufficiency—Implications for Fertility
Chairpersons: Prof. Ariel Weissman, Prof. Yoel Shufaro
Prof. Naomi Weintrob, MD, MHA, Chair emeritus, the unit for endocrinology and diabetes, Dana-Dwek children's Hospital, Tel Aviv Medical Center
The potential benefits of HCG-driven LH activity
Dr. Daniel Lantsberg, Clinical Director, Melbourne IVF
Sponsored Plenary Lecture by Ferring
Lunch Break & Exhibition Visit
Ovulatory debris as a novel mechanism and therapeutic target for ovarian fibro-inflammaging
Chairperson: Prof. Michael Klutstein
Prof. Francesca E. Duncan, Thomas J. Watkins Memorial Professor in Reproductive Science, Co-Director, Center for Reproductive Science Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University (Interactive Zoom Lecture)
Lifetime Achievement Award and Winning Abstracts Announcement
Moderated by Dr. Adva Aizer, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba medical center
Breakout 1 | Panel discussion, Fertility Preservation
Prof. Avi Ben-haroush, IVF Unit, Belinson.
Open Meeting on Fertility Preservation
A brief presentation of the professional WhatsApp consultation group in the field of fertility preservation, followed by an open discussion of selected clinical questions raised within the group:
Oocyte cryopreservation in non-oncologic conditions during childhood and adolescence – whether, when, and how?
Fertility preservation before and after ovarian surgery for benign conditions.
Breakout 2 | REI Fellows- Innovation and clinical cases
Prof. Netanella Miller, Meir Medical center & Mayanei Hayeshua Medical Center