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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.
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

 

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS | MARCH 20
Time (PT) Session Title Room
6:30 AM – 11:30 AM ASRM ET Workshop Rhodes

A & B

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Fellows Lunch

"Product, Access, and Advocacy: An Educational Lunch for Fellows"

Sponsored by EMD Serono Inc.

Crystal B-C
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM The REI Job Search: Paths, Timing, and Strategies
Dr. Eduardo Hariton

Esmeralda 1–4

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM SREI Fellow's Young Investigator Research Award Competition
6 speakers

Esmeralda 1–4

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM Break  
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

Fellows Talk/IVF Lab Influences on Outcomes

Dr. Mike Abeyta

Esmeralda 1–4

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

2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

Lab Breakout/Clearing the Air: Does Air Quality Matter

Sangita Jindal, HCLD

Crystal B-C

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Spermatogenesis and Fertilization

Dr. Jason Franasiak

Esmeralda 1–4

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM

Lab Breakout/Origin, Incidence and Outcomes: Piecing Together the Patterns of Mosaicism

Dr. Andrea Victor

Crystal B-C

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

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

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

4:30 – 6:00 PM

APP/Nurse FAQ Social Hour

Anne Judge

Crystal G

6:00 PM – 7:15 PM

Welcome Reception FOR ALL

Sponsorship Opportunity Available

Rose Lawn
7:15 PM – 9:15 PM

Fellows Cocktail Reception & Dinner

Sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Crystal 

B–C

 

THURSDAY SESSIONS | MARCH 21
Time (PT) Session Title Room
7:00 AM – 7:50 AM

Breakfast

Sponsorship Opportunity Available

Esmeralda 1–4
7:50 AM – 8:00 AM Welcome - Opening Remarks
Esmeralda 1–4
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Endometriosis Is Not Just a Gynecologic Disease

Dr. Hugh Taylor

Esmeralda 1–4

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

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.


Esmeralda 1–4
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Oral Abstracts 4-6

Esmeralda 1–4

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

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

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

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
Time (PT) Session Title Room
6:30 AM  7:15 AM

Yoga on the Rose Lawn

Sponsored by Reach Fertility

Rose Lawn

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.

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)

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

 

 

SATURDAY SESSIONS | MARCH 23
Time (PT) Session Title Room
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

Sponsorship Opportunity Available

Esmeralda

1–4

8:00 AM – 8:45 AM

Conversations on Conservation: Creating Conversations To Maximize the Use of Genetics and Assisted Reproduction Technology in Applied Conservation Management

Darren Karl Griffin
Crystal B-C
8:45 AM – 9:30 AM

New Concepts in Adenomyosis

Dr. Ebbie Stewart
Esmeralda

1–4

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Morning Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall

Sponsorship Opportunity Available

 
10:00 AM– 10:45 AM

SART Male Data

Dr. Sangita Jindal
Esmeralda

1– 4

10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

Endocrine Disruptors

Dr. Hugh Taylor
Esmeralda

1– 4

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

ART for Transgender and Gender Diverse Patients

Dr. Molly Moravek

Esmeralda

1– 4

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM

Lunch 

Sponsored by Reproductive Medicine Associates
Esmeralda Foyer
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Dr. Mike Slowey
Esmeralda

1– 4

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

The Changing Landscape of Embryos and ART Law. Caselaw and Legislative Reaction After Dobbs

Dr. Nidhi Desai
Esmeralda

1– 4

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Future of Fertility Care

Dr. Jared Robins
Esmeralda

1– 4

 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM

President's Reception (Invitation Only)

Sponsored by EMD Serono Inc.
Suite
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

PCRS Celebration Dinner

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.

Sponsorship Opportunity Available

Crystal D-I

 


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 20

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.

Wednesday, March 22

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.

Thursday, 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.

 

Friday, March 22

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.

Saturday, March 23

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.