International training center for Medically Assisted Reproduction - Embryology at Naples Federico II University

IVF Preceptorship: Current Practice in the 21st Century


Module 1: 26, 27, 28 June 2025
Module 2: 24, 25, 26 September 2025
Module 3: 13, 14, 15 October 2025

Agenda 3 Modules
Sponsorship
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Final Programme

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3

Overview

The preceptorship aims to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge of reproductive medicine and biology, including assisted reproductive technologies, infertility diagnosis and treatment, and genetic screening. By combining theoretical and practical training, the course will equip participants with the skills necessary to provide high-quality care in their respective fields.

Moreover, the intensive preceptorship activities included in the course will allow participants to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice and develop their technical skills under the guidance of experienced professionals.

At the end of the course, participants will receive certification from the University of Naples, a POSEIDON certificate, and CME accreditation, providing them with a valuable credential that can enhance their career prospects and professional reputation. This international preceptorship offers a unique opportunity for gynecology and clinical embryology professionals to gain specialized expertise and advance their careers.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge and practical skills in embryology techniques, including fertilization methods, embryo culture, embryo biopsy, and cryopreservation.

Participants will be able to develop and implement laboratory management and quality control protocols to ensure optimal conditions for assisted reproduction procedures and to minimize errors.

Participants will be able to provide effective patient counseling and support services to patients undergoing assisted reproduction procedures, including addressing emotional and psychological needs and providing accurate and clear information about procedures, risks, and outcomes.

Participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements and legal issues relevant to assisted reproduction procedures, including informed consent, confidentiality, and ethical considerations.

Participants will be able to identify and handle rare and complex cases in assisted reproduction, including cases involving multiple gestations, genetic disorders, and complex medical histories.

Participants will be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients undergoing assisted reproduction procedures, including gynecologists, urologists, genetic counselors, and mental health professionals.n, including cases involving multiple gestations, genetic disorders, and complex medical histories.

Target Audience

The Preceptorship is designed for professionals who have completed basic training in assisted reproduction techniques and are seeking to advance their knowledge and skills to provide higher-quality care to patients.
The Preceptorship is open to assisted reproduction operators in various healthcare settings, including private and public hospitals, fertility clinics, and research institutions. 

The Preceptorship is also open to professionals from different countries and regions, as it aims to provide an international perspective on assisted reproduction.
Participants in this Preceptorship are expected to have a strong foundation in the basic principles of assisted reproduction techniques and procedures, including fertility testing, in vitro fertilization, embryo transfer, and cryopreservation. Participants should also have a basic understanding of laboratory management and quality control protocols.

Overall, this advanced Preceptorship is designed for motivated professionals seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in assisted reproduction techniques and procedures in order to provide the best possible care to their patients.

The target audience for this Preceptorship is young doctors and inexperienced clinicians not necessarily involved in assisted reproduction procedures. This Preceptorship is designed for professionals who have not yet completed basic training in assisted reproduction techniques and are seeking to increase their knowledge and skills to provide higher-quality care to patients.
The Preceptorship is open to assisted reproduction operators in various healthcare settings, including private and public hospitals, fertility clinics, and research institutions. It is also open to professionals from different countries and regions, as it aims to provide an international perspective on assisted reproduction.
Participants in this Preceptorship are expected to have basic skills and knowledge required for the comprehensive management of patients requiring an overall fertility evaluation. Overall, this advanced Preceptorship is designed for motivated professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in assisted reproductive technology.

Certifications

“The IVF Preceptorship: Current Practice in the 21st Century International Training Center for MAR-Embriology at Naples Federico II University, Naples, Italy, Italy 24/09/2025 – 26/09/2025, has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 17.0 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.”


“Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at https://edhub.ama-assn.org/pages/applications .

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Venue

International Training Center for Medically Assisted Reproduction – Embryology at
Naples Federico II University
Address: Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131, Naples, Italy
Bulding 9 C / 2 Piano

Scientific Secretariat

MedEA Medical Education Academy
chloe.xilinas@medeaacademy.com
Via Monte Napoleone, 8 – 20121 Milan, Italy
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Registration Fees include

• CME Certificates 
• Certificate of attendance 
• Access to all scientific  sessions 
• Welcome letter, Conference kit, name badge, scientific program (QR Code) 
• Coffee breaks
• Lunch Breaks

Registration Fees

 STANDARD FEE – € 2500 (22% VAT included)

REDUCED FEE – Members of Medical Societies* – €1000 (22% VAT included)

Registration

Event Planet Group
Project Manager: Marta Pani
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With the support of

University of Naples “Federico II, Naples, Italy

The programme has been developed in partnership with

Addressing male Patients with Hypogonadism and/or infeRtility Owing to altereD Idiopathic TEsticular function (APHRODITE)

Patient Oriented Strategies Encompassing IndividualizeD Oocyte Number (POSEIDON)

Italian Society of Embriology, Reproduction and Research (SIERR)

Italian Society of Fertility and Sterility (SIFES)

Italian Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SIGO Federation)

 

IVF Preceptorship:
Current Practice in the 21st Century

International Training Center for MAR-Embriology at Naples Federico II University

Module 1: 26, 27, 28 June 2025

Module 2: 24, 25, 26 September 2025

Module 3: 13, 14, 15 October 2025

Agenda 3 Modules

Chair

Carlo Alviggi

Carlo Alviggi

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Faculty

Carlo Alviggi

Carlo Alviggi

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Baris Ata

Baris Ata

ART Fertility Center
Koc University Istanbul
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Biography
Antonio Capalbo

Antonio Capalbo

University of Chieti
Chieti, Italy
Biography
Luigi Carbone

Luigi Carbone

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Federica Cariati

Federica Cariati

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Danilo Cimadomo

Danilo Cimadomo

IVIRMA Global Research Alliance, Genera
Rome, Italy
Biography
Alessandro Conforti

Alessandro Conforti

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Mauro Cozzolino

Mauro Cozzolino

IVI Bologna
Bologna, Italy
Biography
Raffaella Di Girolamo

Raffaella Di Girolamo

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo

Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Human Fatemi

Human Fatemi

ART Fertility Clinic
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Biography
Federica Faro

Federica Faro

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Giuseppe G. Iorio

Giuseppe G. Iorio

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Stuart Lavery

Stuart Lavery

University College London Hospitals
King Edward VII's Hospital
London, UK
Biography
Davide Menafra

Davide Menafra

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Benedetta Muzii

Benedetta Muzii

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Raoul Orvieto

Raoul Orvieto

Infertility and IVF Institute
Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan
Tel-Aviv University, Israel
Tel-Aviv, Israel
Biography
Rosario Pivonello

Rosario Pivonello

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography
Liborio Stuppia

Liborio Stuppia

University of Chieti
Chieti, Italy
Biography
Sesh K. Sunkara

Sesh K. Sunkara

King’s College London
London, UK
Biography
Riccardo Talevi

Riccardo Talevi

University of Naples and IVF Red
Naples, Italy
Biography
Alberto Vaiarelli

Alberto Vaiarelli

Genera Roma
Centre for Reproductive Medicine
Rome, Italy
Biography
Brunella Zizolfi

Brunella Zizolfi

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

National Authorities

Matteo Lorito

Matteo Lorito

Rector of the University of Naples “Federico II”
Naples, Italy
Biography
Alessandro Buttà

Alessandro Buttà

General Directorof of the University of Naples “Federico II”
Naples, Italy
Biography

Local Scientific Committee

Ida Strina

Coordinator
Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Francesca Bagnulo

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Danilo Borrelli

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Cira Buonfantino

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Anna Capasso

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Consuelo Carotenuto

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Valentina Colantonio

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Maria Chiara De Angelis

Local Scientific Committee Coordinator Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Pasquale De Rosa

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Virginia Foreste

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Francesco Garifalos

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Matteo Giudice

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Serena Guerra

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Alfonso Manzi

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Fabiola Nardelli

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Vincenzo Marrone

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Roberta Ordichelli

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Sabrina Repuccia

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Marika Ylena Rovetto

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Luca Sanguigno

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Maria Giuseppina Trinchillo

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Luigi Vigilante

Federico II University
Naples, Italy
Biography

Final Programme

Module 1
Module 2
Module 3

Agenda

Sponsorship

· Martin O. Savage ·

Martin Savage is Emeritus Professor of Paediatric Endocrinology at William Harvey Research Institute, Barts and the London School of Medicine & Dentistry, Queen Mary, University of London. He was head of the Paediatric Endocrine Unit at Barts and the London School of Medicine from 1982 to 2007. He has interests in growth disorders, specifically those with abnormalities in the GH-IGF-1 axis and in phenotype-genotype relationships of GH-IGF-1 axis defects, notably GH resistance. He published the first human case of an IGF-1 gene defect in the New England Journal of Medicine in 1996.  His other interests are Cushing’s syndrome and growth in chronic inflammatory diseases. He was General Secretary of the European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) from 1997 to 2004. He has lectured in 60 countries and has published 482 original articles, reviews, textbook chapters and books. In 2007, he was awarded the ESPE Andrea Prader Prize for contributions to paediatric endocrinology and in 2018 he received a Visionary Award from the American Human Growth Foundation. In 2022, he received a Research Excellence Award from the Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Journal in Riyadh, and the British Society of Paediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes James M. Tanner Lifetime Achievement Award. He continues to lecture nationally and internationally.

· Carlo Alviggi ·

Carlo Alviggi earned his MD degree in 1994, from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Naples “Federico II” in Naples, Italy; he specialized in obstetrics and gynaecology in 1998, and gained a PhD in 2001, from the same university. During his career, he collaborated with: The Imperial College of London, in London, UK; the Laboratory of Immunology of the Italian National Research Council in Naples; and the Autoimmunity and Tolerance Laboratory of the University of California in Los Angeles, CA, USA. This network resulted in various publications, some of which concern new hypotheses on the pathogenesis of pelvic endometriosis. He is now an associate professor in reproductive medicine at the Fertility Unit of the University of Naples “Federico II”. Professor Alviggi’s current research interests are the role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in folliculogenesis; the use of LH-containing drugs in patients undergoing ovarian controlled stimulation for IVF; the pathogenesis of pelvic endometriosis; oncofertility; reproductive endicrinology and the genetics of human reproduction. He has participated in several national and international (phase 2 and 3) multicentric, prospective randomized trials. Professor Alviggi has published extensively and has been invited to lecture at over 200 international meetings dealing with reproductive medicine and gynaecological endocrinology; he is also starter and co-founder of the Poseidon group, an international collaborative network dedicated to low prognosis patients in Assisted Reproductive Technology and vice-President of the “Società Italiana di Fertilità e Sterilità – Medicina della Riproduzione”.

· Baris Ata ·

Baris Ata, M.D., M.Sc., graduated from Istanbul School of Medicine. Following residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he completed fellowship training in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at McGill University, Montreal. He is a clinical researcher with a Master’s degree in Clinical Trials from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His research focuses on female infertility, endometriosis and clinical aspects of assisted reproduction. He works at the ART Fertility Clinics, Dubai and Koç University, Istanbul, as Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has served and serves on editorial boards of leading journals in the field including Human Reproduction Update, Human Reproduction, Reproductive Biomedicine Online. He has received multiple awards for research, education and quality of patient care by several prestigious national and international institutions, which include Excellence in Gynecological Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility by McGill University, American Society of Reproductive Medicine Star Award, Society of Assisted Reproduction Prize Paper, Top Poster Award at 2023 ASRM Annual Meeting, Koç University Outstanding Faculty, RBMO’s 2023 Robert G. Edwards Prize paper runner up awards. He was an Executive Committee Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and currently serves as the President of the Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine.

· Antonio Capalbo ·

Dr. Capalbo received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’ and his Ph.D. magna cum laude in Human Genetics at the Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Rome in 2011.

From 2008 to 2012 Dr. Capalbo has been working as a clinical embryologist, pioneering embryo biopsy approaches and applications. Since then, his research has focused on preimplantation genetic testing and on the development of novel molecular biology techniques to improve pregnancy and take-home baby rates in ART. His basic research has been focused on the mechanisms of aneuploidies in oocytes and preimplantation human embryos.

From 2012-2017 he was co-founder and Laboratory Director at GENETYX, the largest PGT program in Italy. From 2017 until July 2022, he has been working as Genomics Research Director at Igenomix.

He is currently coordinator of the ESHRE SIG in Reproductive Genetics, member of the genomics-working group of the Italian society of human genetics, and Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Juno Genetics. In Academy, he is currently a researcher at Unit of Medical Genetics, Center for Advanced Studies and Technology (CAST), “G. d’Annunzio” University of Chieti-Pescara

He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters and is currently Reviewer and Associated Editor for many Journals in the field of reproductive biology and genetics. He received several grants for innovative studies on these subjects.

· Luigi Carbone ·

Luigi Carbone graduated cum laude in Medicine and Surgery in 2012. He got his specialization in Obstetrics and Gynecology at School of Medicine of “Federico II” University of Naples on July 24, 2018 with 50/50 discussing a thesis titled “Increased nuchal translucency and normal karyotype: what fetal outcome? Implication for diagnostic follow-up and counselling.” Then, he performed a PhD in Neuroscience at Federico II University of Naples from November 1, 2018 to January 31, 2022. During this time, he studied the impact of neurological and autoimmune diseases (as multiple sclerosis) on ovarian reserve, especially when evaluated with the most modern software for 3D reconstruction of antral follicle count. He discussed a thesis titled: “RESEarch on ovarian reseRVE among Neurologic patients: the RESERVEN study”. Since then, his main research interests regard chronic and autoimmune diseases with impact on reproductive health, PCOS and reproductive endocrinology. Dr Carbone published more than 60 papers on high quality journals indexed in Scopus. Currently, he is a consultant in the Oncofertility Unit of Federico II University hospital of Naples, Italy.

· Federica Cariati ·

Federica Cariati studied at “Federico II” University of Naples (Italy), obtaining a bachelor’s degrees in Medical Biotechnology. She gained her Master’s degree at the University of Padua (Italy) and doctoral degree at the University of Rome (Italy) in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction. She gained a specialization in pathology and clinical biochemistry at “Federico II” University of Naples (Italy). Since bachelor’s degree, she has been actively involved in the study of embryology. She spent the last year of PhD supervising molecular diagnostics at Reprogenetics UK. Dr. Cariati’s current position is researcher in Researcher in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (MED/40) at Department of Public Health, University of Naples Federico II. 49 published papers, h-Index 15.

· Danilo Cimadomo ·

Danilo Cimadomo is an embryologist and molecular biologist with a PhD in “Morphogenesis and tissue engineering”. He is Embryological Science, Research and Education Manager of IVIRMA Italia, and Director of AI and data management for embryological research of IVIRMA Global Research Alliance. He is coordinator of the SIERR special interest group in embryology. He is part of the SIFES-MR working group drafting good practice recommendations for IVF. He is Coordinator of the ESHRE special interest group Implantation and Early Pregnancy. He participated to the ESHRE working groups updating the good practice recommendations for embryo biopsy and for RIF management. He has authored >160 papers focused on IVF from basic and clinical science standpoints. He is Associate Editor of Human Reproduction and of Reproductive BioMedicine Online. He is co-coordinator of the Master “Biology and Biotechnology of Reproduction: from Research to Clinics” at the University of Pavia.

· Alessandro Conforti ·

Alessandro Conforti obtained his MD degree in 2009 and in 2010 he was a Clinical Visitor at IVF at Hammersmith Hospital, London UK directed by Mr Stuart Lavery.
During his specialization training, he worked in the Minimally Invasive Therapy Unit & Endoscopy Training Center at the Royal Free Hospital as Clinical Research Fellow under the guidance of Mr Adam Magos, Consultant Gynaecologist, from 2012 to 2013.
 
During this period, he worked as Clinical Research Fellow in the Fetal Medicine Unit under the guidance of Mr Demetrios Economides, Head of the Fetal Medicine Unit, at the Royal Free Hospital, London.
 
He acquired his specialty in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2015. In 2017, he obtained his PhD from the University of Naples “Federico II” with a thesis in Neuroscience and Reproductive Medicine devoted to the role of genetic variants of gonadotropins and their receptors in controlled ovarian stimulation.
 
From 2019, he is assistant professor in Obstetric and Gynecology at University of Naples Federico II. Dr Conforti research interests focus on Minimally Invasive and Reproductive Gynecological Surgery, Reproductive Medicine, Reproductive genetics, ART and Oncofertility. He has served as ad hoc reviewer for many international journals and was author or co-author of several articles published in international peer-reviewed journals.

· Mauro Cozzolino ·

Mauro Cozzolino is the Medical Director of IVI Bologna, Italy, where he is a specialist in Human Reproduction and Assisted Reproductive Techniques.

He obtained his MD degree from Federico II University, School of Medicine, in Naples, Italy. Subsequently, he entered a residency program in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Florence. After completing a Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine at IVI–Madrid, Spain, in 2017. He got a Fellowship at the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences of Yale School of Medicine from 2018 to 2021. He got his PhD at the University Rey Juan Carlos in 2024.

Dr. Cozzolino has been working on the potential mechanisms leading to infertility in women with adenomyosis and the possible effect of adenomyosis in ART. Within this context, Dr. Cozzolino studies determinants of oocyte and embryo health and mechanisms of ovarian aging.

· Raffaella Di Girolamo ·

Raffaella Di Girolamo was born in Naples, Italy, and graduated with honors from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Naples Federico II. She is currently a Resident in Gynecology and Obstetrics at the same institution.

She also completed a year of intensive ultrasound training at the High-Risk Pregnancy Unit of the University of Chieti “Gabriele D’Annunzio” under the supervision of Professor Francesco D’Antonio.

Dr. Di Girolamo has a robust publication record, with several contributions in the fields of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) and pregnancy. She further expanded her expertise through a six-month fellowship in London, UK, at King’s Fertility Centre for Reproductive Medicine, under the esteemed direction of Professor Sesh K. Sunkara.

Currently, Dr. Di Girolamo is actively involved in international research projects, fostering collaborations with multiple IVF centers abroad in partnership and under the supervision of Professor Carlo Alviggi. Her commitment to advancing reproductive medicine and maternal health is evident through her dedicated clinical practice, extensive research, and international partnerships.

· Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo ·

Prof. Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo earned his medical degree in 2000 and completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2005 at the University of Naples Federico II, where he later obtained a PhD in Human Development and Reproduction. Currently, he holds the position of Full Professor at the University of Naples Federico II and serves as the Director of the Hysteroscopy Unit and Residency Program in Gynecology and Obstetrics. An international leader in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, Prof. Di Spiezio Sardo has authored over 300 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to major clinical guidelines in hysteroscopy and fertility-sparing procedures. He has received prestigious awards, including the “Golden Hysteroscope Award,” in 2008, 2015 e 2021 for his advancements in endoscopic surgery and collaborative development of specialized hysteroscopic instruments. Prof. Di Spiezio Sardo is renowned for combining clinical expertise with research innovation, particularly in robotic-assisted surgery, PCOS, endometrial pathology management, and reproductive medicine. He regularly participates in international congresses, contributing to the advancement of women’s health through education, training, and patient-centered clinical care.

· Human Fatemi ·

Prof. Dr. Human M. Fatemi, MD (Magna Cum Laude), is the distinguished Group Medical Director of ART Fertility Clinics in the UAE, KSA and India. With a PhD in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, he has earned acclaim from the European Society of Human Reproduction as well as the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a Clinical Professor at the University of Brussels and visiting professor at multiple esteemed institutions globally, his expertise spans across the fields of Gynecology, Surgery and Reproductive Endocrinology. With over 250+ peer-reviewed publications, a citation report of 4000+ and an H-Index of 38, he is an esteemed journal reviewer and associate editor. His profound contributions to the field of Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology include over 300 international conference presentations as well as numerous prestigious grants and awards.

· Federica Faro ·

Dr. Federica Faro is a licensed psychologist registered with the Regional Order of Psychologists of Campania (n°10656) and a research fellow at the Department of Translational Medical Sciences – Pediatric Section at the A.O.U. Federico II Hospital in Naples. Her research background encompasses Clinical Psychology and body image studies, with particular expertise in the psychological dimensions of body modification and selfperception. Dr. Faro earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli,” with a thesis focusing on emotional investment and body satisfaction in individuals who have modified their bodies, exploring the complex relationship between physical transformation and psychological well-being. She is currently undertaking advanced training in Psychotherapy at ISSPREF (Institute of Psychology and Relational and Family Psychotherapy), an approach she began in October 2023. Her research interests focus on clinical psychology in pediatric and healthcare settings, psychological adaptation processes, body image and identity formation, and behavioral patterns in clinical populations. Dr. Faro collaborates with the Couple Therapy Unit, delivering psychological support to couples engaged in medically assisted reproduction treatments. This clinical involvement has enriched her comprehension of the emotional struggles, interpersonal pressures, and psychological adjustment processes that couples face during their reproductive journey.

· Giuseppe Iorio ·

Giuseppe Gabriele Iorio, MD. Research Fellow of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Naples “Federico II”, Italy. His fields of interest are Reproductive Medicine, Fertility Preservation and Gynecological Ultrasound, in particular for the study of endometriosis and adenomyosis.

· Stuart Lavery ·

Stuart Lavery is a leading London-based consultant in gynaecology, reproductive medicine, and surgery at the Hammersmith and Queen Charlotte’s Hospitals in London. Mr Lavery leads the Preimplantation Genetic Testing team and the Fertility Preservation Service. He was a founding partner of The Fertility Partnership, the largest provider of assisted conception services in the UK, with eleven clinics. He serves on national and international advisory boards for the pharmaceutical industry. He is also an honorary senior lecturer at Imperial College Medical School.  Lavery has served on several national committees including NICE, HFEA Panel, and NHS England IVF Expert Advisory Group.

Stuart Lavery’s research interests are assisted conception, fertility preservation, and PGT. He has presented his research work at numerous international and national meetings on these topics and has over 50 peer-reviewed articles published.

He is the official spokesman for the British Fertility Society and plays an active role in a myriad other professional bodies including the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

· Davide Menafra ·

Davide Menafra is an endocrinologist at the Caran Center for Reproductive Medicine and Biology in Caserta.

He graduated with honors in Medicine and Surgery from the Federico II University of Naples. During his residency, he showed particular interest in the diagnosis and treatment of functional and nodular thyroid disease, andrology, and reproductive medicine and sexuality, dedicating considerable time to the treatment of male infertility, male and female sexual disorders, and various andrological disorders.

· Benedetta Muzii ·

Dr. Benedetta Muzii is a psychologist and researcher in Clinical Psychology at the Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences, and Dentistry at the University of Naples Federico II. Her research background encompasses Clinical Health Psychology and General Psychopathology, with particular expertise in the psychological dimensions of complex medical conditions. Dr. Muzii earned her PhD in “Mind, Gender and Language,” with a dissertation focusing on psychological and physical adaptation and integration processes in solid organ transplant patients, exploring the intricate relationship between mind and body in medical contexts. She is currently undertaking advanced training in Systemic-Relational Psychotherapy, an approach particularly suited to addressing relational dynamics and couple interactions in healthcare settings. Dr. Muzii collaborates with the Couple Therapy Unit, where she provided psychological support to couples undergoing medically assisted reproduction treatments. This clinical work has deepened her understanding of the emotional challenges, relational strains, and psychological adaptation processes that couples experience throughout their fertility journey. She also serves as organisational coordinator of the Settimana Internazionale della Ricerca. Her research interests focus on clinical psychology in hospital and healthcare settings, psychological and psychosomatic adaptation processes, patient engagement and adherence, and emotional systems within interpersonal and family dynamics.

· Raoul Orvieto ·

Raoul Orvieto is Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and incumbent of the Tarnesby- Tarnowski Chair for Family Planning and Fertility Regulation at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. Professor Orvieto is also Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Sheba Medical Center Hospital – Tel Hashomer in Ramat Gan, Israel. Professor Orvieto’s scientific interests include: various aspects of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH); the role of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogues, and specifically GnRH agonist versus antagonist in COH for in vitro fertilization; preimplantation genetic screening; and triggering final follicular maturation. He also focuses on several aspects of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome: pathophysiology, prediction, prevention, and its relation to the inflammatory response. Professor Orvieto is Co-Editor-in-Chief of Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology (impact factor 2.849). He has also authored or co-authored more than 300 publications in national and international journals.

· Rosario Pivonello ·

Rosario Pivonello is Full Professor of Endocrinology at Università Federico II di Napoli. In 2003, he received a PhD in Neuropsychopharmacology and Toxicology there, and in 2005, a PhD in Internal Medicine (Basic and Clinical Endocrinology) at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, Netherlands on the role of the dopaminergic system in pituitary and adrenal tumours. His major clinical interests and scientific research include pituitary and adrenal diseases, with a focus on Cushing’s syndrome, of which he is recognized as an expert by the scientific community. He is a principal investigator of international multicenter studies on Cushing’s syndrome, acromegaly, and adrenal diseases and of national research projects in endocrinology funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Research (MIUR) and the Italian Ministry of Health.

In the last decade, Dr Pivonello’s clinical and research interests have included the study of andrology and medicine of reproduction, sexuality, and gender affirmation. In 2011, he pursued a Master in Andrology and Sexual Medicine at the University of Florence, Florence, Italy, and in 2016, a Masters in Andrology and Seminology at the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’, Rome, Italy. Dr Pivonello is Director of the Unit of Andrology and Medicine of Reproduction, Sexuality and Gender Affirmation(Excellence Centre of the Italian Society of Andrology and Sexual Medicine [SIAMS] and European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM) accredited training center for the ESSM Female Ultrasound School (EFUS)] and Responsible of the homonymous Infra-departmental program (I level), within which he is Coordinator of the Multidisciplinary and Specialistic Equipe for Gender Affirming Hormonal Therapy in the Adult Patient, of University Hospital Federico II. He is a staff member of the UNESCO Chair on Health Education and Sustainable Development at Università Federico II di Napoli (Chair coordinator Professor Annamaria Colao), with direction of the andrology program.

He has several national and international committee leadership, memberships and editorships. Currently, he is a Board Member of The Pituitary Society (since 2021), coordinator of the club Endocrinology and Metabolism of Sport and Physical Exercise of the Italian Society of Endocrinology (SIE) (since 2018), Member of the Board of Directors, as Elect President, of SIAMS (since 2024), Member of the Board of Directors and delegate of the Board of Directors within the scientific commission (since 2023) of the Italian Society of Gender, Identity and Health (SIGIS), and treasurer for the Foundation for Research in Endocrinology, Metabolic Diseases and Andrology Onlus (Fo.Ri.SIE) (since 2022). He is delegate of SIE for the relationship with Italian Higher Institute of Healthcare (ISS) within the Gender Medicine Observatory – Scientific societies with Working groups on Gender Medicine.

· Liborio Stuppia ·

Liborio Stuppia (Catania, 1960), graduated in Medicine and Surgery at the University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara, where he was first a researcher, then an associate professor and finally a full professor of Medical Genetics. In this role he mainly taught in the degree course in Psychological Sciences and Techniques and in the Master’s degree course in Clinical and Health Psychology. He was dean of the Faculty of Psychology and currently directs the Department of Psychological, Health and Environmental Sciences at the University “G. d’Annunzio” of Chieti-Pescara. He is a member of the National Committee for Biosafety, Biotechnology and Life Sciences. During his career he has mainly dealt with reproductive genetics, molecular analysis techniques for the diagnosis of genetic diseases and the use of stem cells in regenerative medicine. He is the author of 175 publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals.

· Sesh K. Sunkara ·

Sesh Sunkara is a Consultant Gynaecologist and Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Senior Clinical Lecturer in Reproductive Medicine at King’s College London, UK. Dr Sunkara is ranked in the TOP 0.18% of published authors worldwide on infertility by expertscape in 2022. She is an RCOG accredited Subspecialist in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery having initially specialised in general Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG). Her research work on poor responders undergoing IVF formed the basis for her Doctoral Thesis leading to her Research degree in Reproductive Medicine; Doctor of Medicine (MD) awarded by King’s College London.

In addition to her vast clinical expertise, Dr Sunkara is a highly cited author in the field of Reproductive Medicine and Infertility with several PubMed indexed peer reviewed scientific papers. She has authored of several other articles, book chapters, delivered lectures at several national and international conferences, symposia and workshops.

She is currently Associate Editor for Human Reproduction Update Journal, the highest impact factor journal in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She was previously Associate Editor of the Human Reproduction Journal from 2014 to 2018. She is on the Editorial Board of Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology Journal, Associate Editor of Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation Journal and an expert reviewer for several other journals. She is a member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) Guideline Development Group (GDG) for Ovarian Stimulation in IVF and the ESHRE Guideline on Unexplained Infertility.

Dr Sunkara is the lead for research at King’s Fertility, London.

· Riccardo Talevi ·

Riccardo Talevi earned his Master’s in Biology in 1981 and his Ph.D. in Biology of Reproduction in 1985 from the University of Naples Federico II. Throughout his doctoral and post-doctoral studies, his research focused on the physiology of fertilization in marine invertebrates and lower vertebrates. He was invited as a researcher at the Zoological Department, University of California, Davis, USA; the Marine Biological Association in Plymouth, UK; and the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA. Additionally, he served as a Visiting Associate Professor at the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, School of Medicine, Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.

In recent years, his research at the University of Naples has been dedicated to studying the mechanisms that regulate the interaction and selection of spermatozoa inside the female reproductive tract, the effects of cryopreservation on the biological structures of human oocytes and ovarian tissue, and the optimization of in vitro folliculogenesis. His laboratory is currently developing a methodology for an innovative culture system to enhance human ovarian follicles’ in vitro progression and health.

Riccardo Talevi has been the Principal Investigator of several funded grants. President of the Italian Society of Embryology, Reproduction, and Research, the Italian Federation of Scientific Societies of Reproduction, and the scientific director of public and private assisted reproduction units. He has organized several national conferences on assisted reproduction and has delivered numerous invited talks at national and international conferences. Presently, he holds the position of a professor in reproductive biology and serves as the director of the post-graduate course in biology and biotechnology of assisted reproduction at the University of Naples Federico II, Italy.

· Alberto Vaiarelli ·

Alberto Vaiarelli is a Surgeon, specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, PhD in Experimental Endocrinological and Metabolic Sciences with a Master’s Degree in Andrology and Reproductive Medicine and National Scientific Qualification for First Level University Professor. For more than 15 years he has been dealing with couple sterility and PMA techniques.

Medical and Scientific Coordinator of the Genera Roma center.

National Secretary of the Italian Society of Fertility-Sterility and Reproductive Medicine

Teacher in the disciplinary field of Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine in various Level I-II University Masters and Specialty courses in the Medical area.

Member of the teaching staff for second level Master’s degrees at the University of Pavia.

· Brunella Zizolfi ·

Brunella Zizolfi is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is currently a research assistant at the Public Health Department of the University of Naples “Federico II”. Fields of interest are minimally invasive surgery and gynecological ultrasound, in particular for the study of uterine malformations and endometriosis.

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