PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME

New insights in controlledovarian stimulation: a personalized approachDubai, UAE - November 30 - December 1, 2012

Aim of the courseThe course will be focused on the new insights in controlled ovarianstimulation during in vitro fertilization cycles, in order to define andindividualize the treatment protocols. In particular, the role of LH duringthe natural menstrual cycle and the effects of rLH supplementation inpatients undergoing ovarian stimulation during IVF will be analysed.This educational event will introduce significant advances for identifyingindividual profiles which could benefit from new protocols and willprovide, in a very interactive way, up-to-date knowledge and exchangeexperience.

Learning objectivesAt the end of the course participants will be able to:• Optimize the stimulation protocols during IVF cycles• Individualize the treatment• Minimize the risks of OHSS

Target audienceThis program is designed for clinicians working in assisted reproductivefield, in order to improve their clinical daily practice with evidence-basedinformation.

AccreditationAn application has been made to the EACCME® for CME accreditation ofthe Serono Symposia International Foundation course “New insights incontrolled ovarian stimulation: a personalized approach” on November30 - December 1, 2012 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

All Serono Symposia International Foundation programs are organized solely to promotethe exchange and dissemination of scientific and medical information. No forms ofpromotional activities are permitted. This program is made possible thanks to aneducational grant received from Merck Serono Middle East.

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Scientific organizer

Robert FischerFertility Centre HamburgHamburg, Germany

Scientific secretariatSerono Symposia International FoundationSalita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b00187 Rome, Italy

Project Manager: Chloé XilinasTel.: +39 (0)6 420 413 505Fax: +39 (0)6 420 413 677E-mail: info@seronosymposia.org

Medical Advisor: Angelo Marino

Serono Symposia International Foundation is a Swiss Foundation with headquarters in 14, rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland

Organizing secretariatSplendid Travel & Tourism LLC Dubai OfficeP.O Box: 35887 Dubai, United Arab EmiratesShop No: M -02, Port Saeed Building, Deira Tel: +971 4 2999464 Fax: +971 4 299 9475Contact: Christine BahgatE-mail: christine@splendid-travel.com

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List of facultymembers

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Robert FischerFertility Centre HamburgHamburg, Germany

Antonio La MarcaDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyUniversity of Modena and Reggio EmiliaModena, Italy

Sesh Kamal SunkaraGuy's and St Thomas' Foundation TrustKing's College LondonLondon, UK

Basil C. TarlatzisAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessaloniki, Greece

Scientificprogramme

Scientific programmeNovember 30 - December 1, 2012

Friday - November 30

14.00 Registration

14.20 Serono Symposia International Foundation (SSIF)welcomeR. Fischer, Germany

Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - B. Tarlatzis, Greece

14.30 L1: Biomarkers for selecting stimulation protocols: AFC, AMH, FSHA. La Marca, Italy

15.00 L2: Controlled ovarian stimulation in normalresponders: a practical approachS.K. Sunkara, UK

15.30 L3: Rationale and role of LH supplementation incontrolled ovarian stimulationB. Tarlatzis, Greece

16.00 Coffee break

16.30 WG1: Case studies on ”Patients who could benefit fromthe use of rLH”S.K. Sunkara - B. Tarlatzis

17.30 Discussion on WG1S.K. Sunkara - B. Tarlatzis

18.00 End of the day

Tailoring controlled ovarian stimulationSession I

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Legend: L : Lecture; WG : Working Group;

Saturday - December 1

Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - S.K. Sunkara, UK

09.00 L4: Diagnostic work-up of poor and hyper ovarianresponseA. La Marca, Italy

09.30 L5: Poor ovarian response: which the best protocol forimproving the success rates? S.K. Sunkara, UK

10.00 L6: Hyper ovarian response: which strategy forminimizing OHSS risks?B. Tarlatzis, Greece

10.30 Coffee break

11.00 WG2: Case studies on “Management of poor and hyperresponders”A. La Marca - B. Tarlatzis

12.30 Discussion on WG2A. La Marca - B. Tarlatzis

13.00 Lunch

Poor and hyper response: management and treatmentSession II

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Chairmen: R. Fisher, Germany - A. La Marca, Italy

14.00 L7: Oocyte competence and embryo quality in poorovarian respondersS.K. Sunkara, UK

14.30 L8: The role of pre-ovulatory progesteron rise in hyperand hypo respondersB. Tarlatzis, Greece

15.00 Coffee break

15.30 WG3: Case studies on “Management of stimulationprotocols”A. La Marca - S.K. Sunkara

16.30 Discussion on WG3A. La Marca - S.K. Sunkara

17.00 Concluding remarksR. Fischer, Germany

17.10 End of the meeting

Poor and hyper response: biologic characteristicsSession III

General information

VenueThe course will take place at the:

Towers Rotana Dubai Sheikh Zayed RoadPO Box 30430 Dubai, U.A.E.

LanguageThe official language of the course will be English.Simultaneous translation Russian from/to English will be provided for thelectures.

Registration feeThe registration fee is AED 500. This fee includes:• Course sessions• Course coffee breaks, luncheon• Course material• Certificate of attendance• Simultaneous translation Russian from/to English for the lectures -additional AED 640 to the registration fee.

If you require special assistance (wheelchair, auxiliary aids) or specialdietary requirements, please, contact us at info@seronosymposia.org.

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Personal data treatment - Informative documentIn compliance with the article 13 of Italian Legislative Decree n. 196, 30 June 2003, we inform youthat your personal data will be processed, with or without the use of electronic or automatedmeans, via suitable tools that will guarantee security and confidentiality. Personal data from yousupplied will be communicated to Continuing Medical Education Accreditation Authorities, toagencies that will take care of the whole accreditation process and agencies that will take care ofthe logistics of the event; should we not receive the below requested data, we will not be able toprocess your registration to the event. At anytime you may exercise your rights as laid down in theart. 7 of Italian Legislative Decree n. 196, 30 June 2003 of the Italian Law, by contacting the DataController Serono Symposia International Foundation (Salita di San Nicola da Tolentino, 1/b -00187 Rome - Italy) in the person of Data Processor, Michèle Piraux.

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Registration fee The registration fee is AED 500. The registration fee Including simultaneous translation Russian from/to English for the lectures is AED 1.140.

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Hotel accommodation - TOWERS ROTANA DUBAI (workshop venue)

Double room for single use: AED 750 per night(including tax, service charge and breakfast)

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