ESHRE 2018 is scheduled for July 1–4 in Barcelona, Spain. As the largest society of reproductive medicine in the world, the ESHRE annual meeting draws a crowd of about 10,000 attendees from all over the world.
What Not to Miss at ESHRE 2018
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology facilitates research and disseminates its findings throughout the world to scientists, physicians and patients. The annual meeting is designed to promote the society's goal of teaching and training activities, "to improve safety and quality assurance in clinical and laboratory procedures."
This year's meeting offers 15 full-day and two half-day precongress courses on July 1. It will also be hosting poster sessions July 2–3 and oral and invited sessions July 2–4. Attendees can log in to the online program to search for sessions they are interested in and to set their own itineraries. The ESHRE meeting provides not only the opportunity to learn about new clinical and scientific advances, but to also engage in networking opportunities. Be sure to mark your calendars for the Mediterranean-themed "Wear Something White" event Tuesday evening, which will feature world leaders in human reproductive science.
GE Healthcare will be in attendance and demonstrating the latest in ultrasound technology. To support ESHRE, they have invited three experts in reproductive medicine to share how the ultrasound technologies are used to diagnose and treat patients experiencing problems conceiving.
On July 2–3, attendees can visit booth 412/437 to "Meet the Experts" and hear the following presentations:
- 9:30–10:00. Prof. Stefano Guerriero will present "Sonographic Evaluation in Women With Suspected Endometriosis – International IDEA Consensus." Guerriero is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Cagliari, Italy.
- 13:30–14:00. Prof. Nick Raine-Fenning will present "3D Analysis of Small and Large Follicles – Time to Get Automated." Raine-Fenning is Reader/Associate Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery at the University of Nottingham.
- 16:30–17:00. Prof. Michael Grynberg will present "Sonohysterosalpingography (Including HyFoSy) for the Evaluation of Infertility – Tips and Tricks." Dr. Grynberg is head of the Department of Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Preservation at Hopital Antoine Beclere in Paris Area, France.
This ESHRE preview provides a glimpse of the offerings and innovative sessions available at this year's conference. For a more complete picture, visit the conference website or make the trip to Barcelona to experience all the meeting has to offer firsthand.
