Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
7505CEBMOL-JAN-PAR
Aims
In this module, you will advance your laboratory skills through practical and workshop-based sessions. This module aims to provide practical knowledge and experience in handling gametes and embryos, culturing, assessing and grading embryos using standard incubation and time-lapse imaging systems and in more advanced technologies such as gamete and embryo cryopreservation, micromanipulation (ICSI and embryo biopsy) and the use of a laser.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the latest methodologies for cryopreservation of oocytes, sperm, embryos of all stages and ovarian and testicular tissue.
2.
Demonstrate extensive practical and theoretical understanding of oocyte, sperm and handling and evaluation using traditional and novel methods.
3.
Critically review embryo evaluation, monitoring, and research approaches in clinical embryology.
4.
Demonstrate proficiency in laboratory skills and ART, particularly gamete micromanipulation, intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), and embryo grading.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:• Cryobiology and cryopreservation (of oocytes and embryos)
• Oocyte retrieval (the laboratory side) and, oocyte and embryo selection
• Sperm handling for IVF and ICSI treatment
• Micromanipulation in ART:
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Embryo biopsy for PGT
• Assisted hatching (AH)
• Time-lapse embryo monitoring
• Advanced methods for embryo grading, ranking and selection
• Research-orientated approach to the practice of assisted conception.
Module Overview:
Provides an understanding of cell culture as a technological component of aspects of biological research and commercial exploitation.
Provides an understanding of cell culture as a technological component of aspects of biological research and commercial exploitation.
Additional Information:This module will provide students with a practical understanding of the practices in IVF laboratories and the role of the embryologist. Specialised equipment in a dedicated training centre will be accessible for students and the opportunity to compare and operate different types of equipment and devices used in IVF facilities.
All lectures and practicals will be covered by experts in their respective fields who will develop student practical knowledge and experience relating to advanced techniques and how these techniques are employed throughout clinical embryology, both in the clinical and academic setting. Students will be provided access to the clinical IVF laboratory for observational sessions, where possible.
Assessment of the literature will also allow students to develop and demonstrate a deep understanding of specific principles and applications of ART.