ASRM Today Podcast

Listen now to the second episode of a two-part interview where Dr. Steven Lindheim chats with Dr. Victor Gomel about his history and the legacy he leaves behind. Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Victor Gomel, M.D. holds the rank of Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He served as the chairperson of his department for fifteen years when the department was greatly expanded and attained international recognition. Dr. Gomel is internationally known for his pioneering work in both gynecologic microsurgery and operative laparoscopy. His experimental work over the many decades elucidated the functions of the fallopian tube and led to better understanding of the tubal and peritoneal factors that cause infertility. He also established an IVF program in Vancouver in 1981. Under his leadership this program was the first to achieve success resulting in the life birth on December 25, 1983, of the first IVF baby in Canada. Dr. Gomel is also responsible for the establishment of a Masters and PhD program in reproductive and developmental sciences within his department in 1984. Dr. Gomel has published in multiple prestigious books and journals, served on multiple editorial boards, received honorary memberships and awards of excellence from numerous international scientific societies and universities in recognition of his pioneering work in reproductive medicine and operative laparoscopy.

Dr. Gomel is also a recipient of the prestigious distinction of Chevalier of the order of the Légion d'honneur, awarded by Jacques Chirac, President of France in 2003. In 2008 he was elected Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. In 2009 he received the degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa from the Simon Fraser University. He was awarded the rank of Professor Honoris Causa by the National Medical Research Center for obstetrics, gynecology, and perinatology of the Russian Federation. In 2018, he received a medal of the Order of Valor from the government of Cameroon.

Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website.

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Join ASRM Today for a special 14-episode bonus series about surgical legends, "On the Shoulders of Giants: Perspectives in Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery". Crafted by the Society of Reproductive Surgeons, each episode will be an in-depth interview with a distinguished pioneer of reproductive surgery. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy what we think are valuable lessons about our history, sparking innovation, and newer applications of reproductive surgery. Today in the first episode of a two-part interview, Dr. Steven Lindheim chats with Dr. Victor Gomel about his history and the legacy he leaves behind. Victor Gomel, M.D. holds the rank of Professor Emeritus in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He served as the chairperson of his department for fifteen years when the department was greatly expanded and attained international recognition. Dr. Gomel is internationally known for his pioneering work in both gynecologic microsurgery and operative laparoscopy. His experimental work over the many decades elucidated the functions of the fallopian tube and led to better understanding of the tubal and peritoneal factors that cause infertility. He also established an IVF program in Vancouver in 1981. Under his leadership this program was the first to achieve success resulting in the life birth on December 25, 1983, of the first IVF baby in Canada. Dr. Gomel is also responsible for the establishment of a master's and PhD program in reproductive and developmental sciences within his department in 1984. Dr. Gomel has published in multiple prestigious books and journals, served on multiple editorial boards, received honorary memberships and awards of excellence from numerous international scientific societies and universities in recognition of his pioneering work in reproductive medicine and operative laparoscopy Dr. Gomel is also a recipient of the prestigious distinction of Chevalier of the order of the Légion d'honneur, awarded by Jacques Chirac, President of France in 2003. In 2008 he was elected Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science. In 2009 he received the degree of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa from the Simon Fraser University. He was awarded the rank of Professor Honoris Causa by the National Medical Research Center for obstetrics, gynecology, and perinatology of the Russian Federation. In 2018, he received a medal of the Order of Valor from the government of Cameroon. Videos of the Surgical Legends interviews will be available to SRS Members on the Society of Reproductive Surgeons website. Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing [email protected]

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Today on the show we are honored to have Dr. Alan Penzias return to talk about gamete and embryo donation.

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Documents to review:

Repetitive Oocyte Donation

Recs for gamete and embryo donation

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On the show today we are discussing the recent ASRM Practice Committee document update on obesity and reproduction with one of the authors, Dr. Christina Boots.

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Practice Committee Document: Obesity and reproduction: a committee opinion (asrm.org)

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We kick off February 2022 discussing IVF success among underrepresented minorities. To guide us through this discussion is Dr. Jerrine Morris.

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Join us on today's episode as we explore the world of preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) with the renowned Ob/Gyn Dr. James Grifo. With his extensive experience as a professor at NYU and program director at NYU Langone Prelude Fertility Center, Dr. Grifo breaks down the differences between PGT-A, PGT-M, and PGT-SR. Learn how PGT reduces the risk of miscarriage, increases the chances of a successful pregnancy, and helps identify genetic mutations in embryos. We'll also discuss the accuracy of PGT testing, its impact on embryo biopsy, and the controversy surrounding it.

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On this episode we review some recent recommendations and recaps from ASRM for January 2022!

COVID 19 Info Patient Management and Clinical Recommendations During The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic | ASRM

ASRM Advocacy Academy Register for Advocacy Academy Today | ASRM

ASRM Survey on Careers Please take a 5-minute survey about your career in reproductive medicine. | ASRM

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Today on The Book Review, we have the pleasure of speaking with Hank Greeley about his latest book, CRISPR People: The Science and Ethics of Editing. Greeley is the Deane F. and Kate Edelman Johnson Professor of Law and Professor, by courtesy of Genetics at Stanford University. He specializes in ethical, legal, and social issues arising from advances in the Biosciences, particularly from genetics, neuroscience, and human stem cell research. In this podcast, Greeley discusses how he became interested in genetics, the characters that influenced his research, and the importance of the distinction between germline and non-germline genome editing. He also provides insight into the debate surrounding human germline genome editing and why it is an issue that requires much greater concern. Tune in to learn more about the fascinating world of genetics and the ethics surrounding genome editing.

Purchase the book at CRISPR People: The Science and Ethics of Editing Humans: Greely, Henry T.: 9780262044431: Amazon.com: Books

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It's thyroid and endocrine disorders awareness month, and in this episode, we will talk about subclinical hyperthyroidism. Our guest is Dr. Stephen Hammes, who is a distinguished Professor of Medicine and chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Dr. Hammes answers questions about the diagnosis of subclinical hyperthyroidism, its impact on fertility, and the advantages of testing for antibodies. Tune in to learn more about this important topic.

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On this episode of our podcast, we delve into the topic of gestational carriers and cancer. Our guest is Dr. Beth Rackow, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, and the Director of Pediatric and Adolescent and Oncology. We explore how she works with women who need to urgently think about their future fertility and reproduction after a cancer diagnosis. We also discuss barriers that may affect people using gametes in the future, and how gestational carriers can come into play for those who may not be able to carry a pregnancy. Tune in to discover more about fertility preservation and the role of gestational carriers in this process.

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