European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

25th annual meeting

New research findings from fertility experts from Europe, the Americas, Asia & Australasia

Free registration for bona fide media presenting official press credentials – all sessions open
Media centre with free computing, fax, international phone & internet facilities & IT support
English, Spanish, German, French, and Dutch speaking press office staff [NB: The official conference language English. All briefings and releases will be in English and there will be no translations]

Reproductive medicine is one of today's most exciting scientific and clinical areas. Every month brings announcements of research developments, medical 'firsts', new rulings by regulatory bodies, or ethical controversies – often sparking heated debate among practitioners in the field themselves, as well as ethicists, legislators, the media and the public. ESHRE 2009 provides the media with the opportunity to hear the latest research news and interview the experts. All sessions, including Sunday pre-congress discussions, are open to the media.

News briefings will be held:
10.00 hrs CEST Monday 29 June
11.45 hrs CEST Monday 29 June
11.45 hrs CEST Tuesday 30 June
09.30 hrs CEST Wednesday 1 July

Here are a few of the new results to be announced at the conference:

First-ever study of European cross border reproductive care shows why patients travel for IVF, and where
Dutch research has revealed that complications in early pregnancy or in previous pregnancies can predict the likelihood of further problems in current or subsequent pregnancies
London fertility centre shows it is possible to successfully freeze embryos after biopsy for PGD and reduce multiple pregnancies in PGD cycles without adversely affecting pregnancy rates
New findings about ectopic pregnancy may help avoid deaths of both mother and baby
Does hard cycling training damage sperm? Spanish researchers have the answer
How safe is pregnancy in women with cystic fibrosis? New research assesses risks of fertility treatment
Two studies on polycystic ovarian syndrome shed light on its causes and its effects on brothers of women with the condition
New less invasive genetic test greatly improves pregnancy rates in poor prognosis older women
Daily sex for a week: is it good or bad for the quality of your sperm?
Two new ovarian transplantation techniques give greatly improved results
Largest study to date of endometriosis in pregnant women shows that they need special care
World first: new test that can detect both genetic and chromosomal abnormalities in embryos is ready for clinical trials
Dutch research sheds light on whether women who have a diminished number of eggs in their ovaries are at increased risk of trisomic pregnancies such as Down's syndrome
Belgian research finds that chromosomal problems affect nearly all human embryos; discovery may explain low fertility in humans
Cancer survivors run particular risks when pregnant and need special monitoring
Irish researchers discover genetic predictors of the potential success or failure of IVF in blood

To register: Download the registration form from http://www.eshre.com/ESHRE/English/Annual-meeting/Amsterdam/Press/page.aspx/585 and fax it (with a photocopy of your press credentials) before Wednesday 24 June to:
Mary Rice, ESHRE conference press oficer
Fax: +33 (0)3 21 17 31 54
Email: mary@mrcommunication.org

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For more information contact Mary Rice or visit the ESHRE website: http://www.eshre.com

You may also register on site, providing you produce official press credentials (business cards are not acceptable), but pre-registration enables us to iron out any queries. Please check in first at the media registration desk in the main entrance before coming to the press office to pick up your press packs.

Hotel accommodation:

Hotel rooms can be booked on the ESHRE website at http://www.eshre.com/ESHRE/English/Annual-meeting/Amsterdam/Hotel-accommodation/page.aspx/364

or via
Amsterdam RAI
Hotel & Travel Service
Europaplein
NL-1078 GZ Amsterdam
P.O. Box 77777 NL-1070 MS Amsterdam
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)20 549 19 27
F +31 (0)20 549 19 46
E hotelservice@rai.nl
www.rai.nl/hotelservice

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