Under the patronage of the Dean of the College of Science for Women, Professor Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim, the Department of Biology, in cooperation with the Continuing Education Unit, organized a scientific workshop entitled “Sperm Preparation in IVF Program.” The workshop was presented by Dr. Aven Ramadan Mohsen, Dr. Zainab Kareem and Dr. Hana Kamal. It was held in the Department of Biology’s seminar hall and attended by several faculty members, staff, and students.
The primary aim of the workshop was to highlight the most important methods for preparing sperm for use in in vitro fertilization (IVF) protocols in fertility laboratories and clinics. It also shed light on the latest global research developments regarding techniques for obtaining sperm from patients suffering from oligozoospermia (low sperm count) or azoospermia (absence of sperm in semen).
The workshop reviewed the most significant and recent surgical interventions for sperm retrieval. It further discussed key sperm preparation techniques commonly used in fertility laboratories, including:
Centrifugation technique
Swim-up technique
Migration and sedimentation technique
Layering under paraffin (sedimentation) technique
Glass wool filtration
The session included an open discussion segment, allowing participants to ask questions and contribute insightful comments that enriched the scientific dialogue.
In conclusion, the workshop emphasized the importance of supporting and encouraging specialized research in the field of infertility treatment and stressed the need to enhance coordination and collaboration among scientific departments, research centers, and specialized institutes working in this area.
