Dr Slater and Dr Foulk recently attended the annual Pacific Coast Reproductive Society Meeting in Indian Wells, California,  April 15-18, 2010.  Information regarding pregenetic diagnostic testing, embryo cryopreservation, and genetic evaluation was discussed along with many other interesting topics involving fertility technology.  Dr. Slater is currently a board member of the Pacific Coast Reproductive Society.  Dr. Foulk is a past-president of this society and is currenly an advisor to the board of directors. 

ICRM is currently participating in an IVF clinical trial comparing subcutaneous injectable progesterone supplementation to vaginally administered progesterone suppositories. Patients participating in this study are compensated for their time and efforts.

ICRM is participating in an egg freezing study. Eggs will be cryopreserved by a method called vitrification. Vitrification offers high survival rates and there is much promising data regarding oocyte and embryo vitrification results.

ICRM’s 5th Biannual Baby Reunion was held this fall. Over 200 people gathered to celebrate some of the children who were conceived with the aid of in-vitro fertilization at the Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine. Children enjoyed the duck pond, the jump house, and face-painting. Parents enjoyed the food, great weather, and good company. Thank you to all that came to the baby reunion. It was wonderful seeing all of the children!

Dr. Slater recently gave a lecture at the Boise Oncology Conference, discussing fertility options after cancer diagnosis. There are increasingly more fertility options for cancer survivors.

Dr. Foulk, Dr. Slater, and other team members attended the 65th Annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. The scientific program included information on egg freezing, cryopreservation techniques, elective single embryo transfer, genetic testing, male reproductive health, gamete selection criteria, reproductive surgery, and much more. It was a very informative meeting.

On February 4th, Dr. Slater presented a lecture to the St. Lukes Pediatric Department on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) in Adolescents.  Both pediatricians and gynecologists hope to work together to improve the quality of life for women with PCOS.