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Real hands-on sessions:
6-8 delegates per course
\"Thrilling experience in
life we will never forget.
Dr. sharma & Mrs.
Sharma delievered very
informative lecture. Staff
EART is a Young Emerging New Dimension in the EART announces cooperation is very good.
Field of ART Education. EART initiated sincere and training courses God will help you. All the
honest efforts to understand current needs of the best.\"
embryologists & gynaecologists for learning various
ART techniques(IUI, IVF, ICSI and
Crayopreservation).
EART provides platform for perfecting Assisted
Reproductive skills & Latest technologies.
R. G. Patel
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Assisted conception is probably the fastest growing science of
medicine. Like any other faculty this requires highest degree of perfection
to get results. It is important to be prudent in the clinical and laboratory
work to get good results. This can be achieved with adequate hands-on
experience and guidance. This is the theme of this IVF training
programme. The intention is to have a comprehensive exposure to the
whole setup of human assisted reproduction, which include lab set-
up, clinical management and laboratory skills. To have adequate
interaction the number of places is greatly restricted.
EART offers maximum opportunity to learn.
One-on-One training.
Limited candidates in a batch.
State of ART brand new equipments.
One-on-One training.
Multimedia education.
Internationally experienced faculty.
At EART, we believe that to be a successful leader involves understanding
and tailoring the courses to the needs of participants, constantly upgrading
one’s resources and capabilities, staying focused and striving to make every
participant an expert in IVF. A group of highly experienced
professional work as a team for keeping EART at the leading edge
with a constant desire for upgradation and to do better in this field. Team
spirit is the driving force of Eart.
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EART has a well-established state of the IVF laboratory equipped with all necessary equipments and
accessories. The lab is designed as per CGMP standard with interlocks, air shower and pressurizing module
to maintain the aseptic conditions.
EART Lab is fully equipped with all the equipments required for IUI, IVF. The Lab also has the latest set of
“Narishige” micro manipulators along with Olympus inverted microscope required for Intra cytoplasmic
insemination. EART also satisfies all the norms of GLP (Good Laboratory Practice).
The lab facilities are integrated with an air-conditioned conference room, library with multimedia education
and LCD projection arrangement along with internet connectivity.
EART provides
Detailed manual prepared by experts in the field
Time table
Sessions showing various topics covered during training
Information about Fertaid internet education
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Name Duration No of Trainees Fees (Rs.)+ Fees (Euros)*+
One Day Orientation Course for One Day 10 2,000 50
students
Let’s do IUI Three Days 6-8 6,000 250
Let’s do Embryology Two Days 6-8 7,500 400
Let’s do ICSI including IUI & IVF Five Days 6-8 40,000 1500
Let’s do Calibration Two Days 8 7,500 400
EART now offers ultimate flexible and most economical \"hands-on training in IVF & ICSI\".
Tailormade Embryology course for one month available on request.
* For Foreign Delegates
+ Course fees does not include accommodation. It can be arranged on request.
One of the basic criteria of learning is getting an actual hands-on experience. EART has successfully ensured
that each participant gets an adequate hands-on experience on animal oocytes and human sperm and can
practice mock cycles for various techniques of IVF. The hands-on session details are mentioned in the data
sheets of each course.
One-on-one training offers the maximum opportunity to learn at EART. Courses are available for all assisted
conception centre staff including medical, scientific personnel. The unique one-on-one training makes us
flexible in course content and timing to meet your specific needs. Hands on session are coupled with the
requisite theory lectures.
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The guiding principle at EART is to ensure that we provide the participants an enriching experience in a
relaxed ambience. To this end we have selected a highly experienced team of trainers who are
specialized in the most up to date technologies in the field of ART and created facilities for adequate
interpersonal interaction and intellectual stimulation.
The faculties are selected from the best national and international institutes. They are chosen for their
expertise in the particular course being designed. The faculty are encouraged to provide technical
troubleshooting to the participants even after completion of the course. Our staffs are highly
experienced and capable of responding quickly and professionally to your queries while providing the
best possible advice when required.
Faculty's Name Experience
Dr. Kersi Avari Presently working as laboratory in charge and Assistant
Ph.D. in Reproductive Endocrinology Embryologist at Melbourne IVF, Mumbai.
Trained in university of Birmingham & Leeds (UK), having 6
Dr. Ranjit Joshi years of rich experience at university of Leeds as a IVF &
MBBS, DRCOG, MRCOG (LONDON) endoscopy specialist. Now in India having successful IVF
centre & currently visiting four other IVF centre.
Dr. Rajesh P Gorasia Extensively trained in IVF endoscopic surgery, having
successful IVF- ICSI program, since last eight years at Rajkot,
MD
Gujarat.
Fellowship in ART, Brussels Belgium, trained at Jones Institute
Dr. Satish Sharma of Reproductive Medicine USA & UCL London, having
MD, DGO, DICOG, DFP, FICMCH successful IVF & Genetic programme since last five years &
currently visiting four other IVF centres.
Dr. Mrs. Rajvi Sharma Fellowship Asst. Reprod. (U.S.A), trained in assisted
reproductive techniques from Jones Institute of Reproductive
M.D, D.G.O, D.I.C.O.G
Medicine (U.S.A), is an Embryologist at Craft Clinic, Mumbai.
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Embryology Academy for Research & Training is recognized research institute for the purpose of providing
the means of instruction and research to the M.V.Sc and Ph.D studies of the Maharashtra Animal and
Fisheries Sciences University, MAFSU.
MAFSU is one of the leading university having five veterinary colleges. Bombay veterinary college is one of
them which is Asia's oldest college. EART is proudly collaborated with BVC.
EART is also collaborated with www.FertAid.com; Internet Tools for the Reproductive Sciences, Australia.
For more info visit website www.fertaid.com
Fertaid provides international internet based education and quality assurance program for all professionals
involved in IVF and Reproductive Sciences. QAP - online Works by providing a series of schemes each
devoted to a specific quality Issue, eg., Sperm morphology. Each scheme contains a critical QAP question
that forms the basis for internal and external comparisons.
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EART is a multi dimension Academy providing consultancy services in various
areas:
EART conducts various hands on courses in Mumbai, India with the help of
renowned Indian and International faculties. The care is taken that each
participants gets adequate hands on experience and project mock cycles. Our
training courses are designed to increase knowledge, broaden their experience
in order to enhance success rates in EART.
EART undertakes complete technology transfers for Assisted Reproductive
Technology. The Turn Key Project includes
Site Survey & Designing
Environmental Engineering
Equipment Installation
Training of Personnel
Preparation for Marketing of Clinic
Equipment selection & order
Procurement & Inspection
Consumables & Media
We undertake Annual Maintenance Contract and routine calibration of various
equipments in the lab. Our Engineers do periodic visits (3) for preventive
maintenance and calibration of the equipment with the help of the (calibrated)
gadgets for various parameters. We co-ordinates between IVF clinic and
various bodies for accreditation and validation.
EART extends comprehensive service for implementation of ISO 9001 and ISO
17025. Quality Management System provides quality control, quality assurance
and quality improvement activities. ISO 9001 system helps ART centres in
ensuring quality service for not only the customers but also improving
performance in organizations, creating a calibration protocol for equipments,
creating proper documentation as per national and international guidelines.
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Embryology Academy for Research and Training (EART) is located in
Mumbai (INDIA) on Western Express high way. It is situated 4 km
north of Borivali National Park.
Borivali National Park is located in Borivali, east of the Thane district,
at distance of 40 km north from Mumbai. The nearest airport is
Santacruz at a distance of 16 km for domestic air travel. The nearest
international airport is Sahar at a distance of around 20 km from the
Academy. Nearest railway station is Dahisar.
Borivali station is the nearest railway station connected to Mumbai
CST and Mumbai Central railway terminuses. Chhatrapati Shivaji
Terminus (CST) at a distance of 40 km is the nearest railway hub
connected to almost all the parts of India by regular trains.
Address
Embryology Academy for Research & Training
26A, Raju Industrial Estate, Near Dahisar Check Naka,
Mira Road 401 104.
Tel: +91 (22) 2845 7140, 2845 7059.
Fax: +91 (22) 2845 6766.
Email: support@ivftraining.com
Website: www.ivftraining.com
Place of stay for outstation delegates
HOTEL RESIDENCY
Suren Road, Behind Cinemagic Theatre,
Andheri Kurla road, Mumbai 400 093.
Tel: +91 (22) 5692 3344 / 5684 1234.
Website: www.residencymumbai.com
E-mail: residency@residencyhotel.com
Nice & New property, 2 star category
Course Registration Fees do not include Hotel costs, however we can arrange as per request.
All breaks and lunches are included with the Registration Fee.
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\"Interactive method was very good.\"
- Dr. Khanna
\"Person wants to set up IVF & ICSI should avail this training.\"
- Dr. Mohapatra
\"This was an excellent training program. I have personally enjoyed every bit of it . the faculty was
really good. Dr Gorasia, Dr Joshi & Dr Kersi , a sincere thanks to them & to Mr Ashish Modi from
whom I have learnt a lot about marketing skills. An excellent staff . Keep it up & keep organizing
such programs. It is really required for us which will help us in future.\"
- Dr. Devika Loomba
\"Excellent course & training provided. A bit more practical coordination between faculty would prove
to be very beneficial to the students. Over all very good course and wish you all the best for
continued courses. Sincere thanks to faculty and Ashish bhai for giving me the opportunity to learn &
learn. Many thanks.\"
- Paresh Desai
\"Thrilling experience in life we will never forget. Dr sharma & Mrs Sharma delievered very informative
lecture. Staff cooperation is very good. God will help you. All the best.\"
- R. G. Patel
\"Worth of every paisa of money spent.\"
- Dr. Bharati Morey
\"Would like to attend other courses of IVF & ICSI\"
- Dr. Nandini Rambabu
\"Please carry on this training programme, this is realy helpful for the doctors who want to start IVF.\"
- Dr. Mrs. Meghna Rahul Argade
\"The Eart is improving and it is a good plateform for learning ART and wish all the success.\"
- Dr. S. Pappachen
\"All in all a good experience and worthwhile . thanks for the knowledgable experience..
Keep it up. \"
- Dr. Madhu Chadha
\"I thank you for arranging such training programme. I thank you for all the efforts that you have
taken.\"
- Dr. Sadhana Khurd
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Set up of an IVF laboratory
Equipments used in an IVF laboratory
Live demonstration of sperms under the microscope
IUI(Intrauterine Insemination) - Injection of the prepared sperm suspension into the uterine cavity.
IVF(In vitro fertilization) - Aspiration of oocytes, fertilization in the lab & transfer of embryos in the
uterus.
ICSI(intracytoplasmic sperm injection) - injection of sperm in the cytoplasm when the count of sperms is
very low, oligozoospermia.
Potential uses like cloning and culture of embryos for stem cells.
Also See
Main :: Let’s do IUI :: Let’s do Embryology :: Let’s do ICSI including IUI & IVF :: Let’s do Calibration
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Three Days Hands-on training course on Intrauterine Insemination
Course Content
Semen analysis
Semen volume, appearance
viscosity assessment
Liquefaction time
Sperm count and motility assessment
Sperm vitality, survival and
morphology
staining
pH assessment
Hypo osmotic swelling test
Estimation of Fructose
Sperms
Sperm preparation techniques
Swim up method
Gradient centrifugation method
Insemination procedure
Loading of sperm suspension in syringe
Troubleshooting
Clinical and lab related problems
Also See
Main :: One Day Orientation Course for students :: Let’s do Embryology :: Let’s do ICSI including IUI &
IVF :: Let’s do Calibration
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Two Days course on laboratory skills
Course content
Media handling
Sperm preparation.
Oocyte identification
Oocyte handling
Insemination tecnique
Pipette handling: Mouth pipette & handheld pipette
Culture of Oocytes
Embryo loading
Set up of an IVF laboratory
Day 3 embryo
Also See
Main :: One Day Orientation Course for students :: Let’s do IUI :: Let’s do ICSI including IUI & IVF :: Let’s
do Calibration
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Including IUI & IVF
Five days hands-on Training course on IUI, IVF, ICSI
Course Content
Day 1
Semen analysis
Semen preparation
Sperm count
Sperm morphology and motility assessment
Troubleshooting - clinical and lab related problems
Day 2
Setup of an IVF laboratory
Lab maintenance and quality management
Controlled ovarian hyper stimulation protocols
Follicular monitoring methods for optimal stimulation
Ovum pickup guidelines, identification and retrieval
Preparatory procedures for optimal oocyte handling for IVF
Media preparation and handling
Handling of pipettes
Oocyte identification and handling
Preparation of dishes for insemination
Insemination methods for IVF
Insemination of oocytes in culture dishes
Troubleshooting-clinical and lab related problems
In Vitro Fertilisation
Day 3
Different methods of sperm retrieval for ICSI
Oocyte preparation and selection for ICSI
Procedure for setting up of micromanipulator
Preparation of dishes for oocyte
Sperm immobilization and pickup
Oocyte holding and insemination
Culture of inseminated oocytes
Oocyte denudation and washing
Identification of mature oocytes
Setting up micromanipulator
Troubleshooting-clinical and lab related problems
Oocyte with Cumulus Cells
Day 4
Fertilization rate and success with different treatment protocols
Embryo culture duration, decisive factors
Embryo grading and transfer
Assisted hatching methods
Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos
Troubleshooting Assisted hatching methods
Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos
Troubleshooting Assisted hatching methods
Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos
Troubleshooting
Mature Oocyte
Day 5
ICMR guidelines
Discussion on gametes and embryo donation, sperm and ovum banking and surrogacy
Prenatal Genetic Diagnosis
Ethical aspects of assisted conception and existing laws
Current advances in ART
Further practice for micromanipulation and oocyte handling
Mock cycles for perfecting timing of procedures
Reviews, feedback, multimedia education & programme completion.
Also See
Main :: One Day Orientation Course for students :: Let’s do IUI :: Let’s do Embryology :: Let’s do
Calibration
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Two Days course on calibration of various equipments and various parameters
pH
CO2
Temperature
Particle count & DOP test for laminar air flow
Equipments Parameters
CO2 Incubator CO2 & Temperature
Heating block Temperature
Laminar Air flow Velocity, Particle count and Temperature
CO2 Incubator
Checking the temperature by Glass Thermometer
CO2 percentage by Fyrite kit, Digital CO2 analyzer, Kitagawa kit
Fyrite Kit
Used for CO2 percentage
Determination
Heating Block
Checking the temperature by Glass
Thermometer
Laminar Air Flow
Thermometer
DOP, Velocity & Particle count.
Temperature calibration by digital
Thermometer
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Multimeter
Also See
Main :: One Day Orientation Course for students :: Let’s do IUI :: Let’s do Embryology :: Let’s do ICSI
including IUI & IVF
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Faculty's Name Experience
Having extensive experience in human embryology involved in
Mr. Sudesh Kamath 1st ICSI baby of India, 1st Assisted hatched baby of India &
MSc (Applied Biology) currently visiting more than 16 IVF centers as a visiting
Embryologist.
Having extensive experience in human clinical embryology
Dr. Himanshu Patel since 1996. Visiting 10 different IVF centres in India, also
visiting centre at Srilanka, Malaysia & Bangladesh for IVF/ ICSI
M.Sc, Freelance Embryologist
etc. In addition to this, doing research work in IVM-In Vitro
Maturation of Oocyte.
Dr. Narendra Malhotra
Having extensive experience in the field of In Vitro Fertilisation.
MD, FRSH, FICMCH, FIAJAGO, FICOG,
MISUOG Running successful IVF & ICSI centre with all facilities.
Dr. Jaydeep Malhotra
MBBS, MD, FICMCH, MAJUM (USA), Having extensive experience in the field of In vitro Fertilisation.
Running successful IVF & ICSI centre with all facilities.
FICOG, MAFS
Mr. Keyur Shah Presently working as laboratory incharge at Embryology
M.Sc (Biochemistry) Academy for Research & Training.
Dr. Mukesh Agarwal Trained in IVF from UK & Singapore. Currently running an IVF
MD, DGO, DNB, DFP, DICOG centre for last seven years.
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