Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation
Explore the techniques and applications of ovarian tissue cryopreservation, an advanced method for fertility preservation and reproductive health management
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09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
12 September 2025
Rixos Marina, Abu Dhabi
Join global experts in fertility preservation for an intensive half-day workshop dedicated to Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation (OTC) — a rapidly advancing technique that offers vital reproductive options for patients undergoing fertility-compromising treatments.
This immersive session explores the entire OTC pathway, from patient selection surgical retrieval to tissue processing and cryopreservation protocols. Designed for clinicians, embryologists, and reproductive specialists, the workshop balances scientific depth with practical application.
Led by an internationally renowned faculty — including Dr. Stine Kristensen, Dr. Irfan Aslam, and Prof. Ahmed Elbohoty — the program features a dynamic mix of didactic lectures, expert-led panel discussions, and hands-on demonstrations of lab techniques.
Whether you’re building a fertility preservation program or expanding your lab’s capabilities, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to enhance your expertise in one of reproductive medicine’s most promising frontiers.
Workshop Program
This interactive workshop offers participants a structured blend of lectures, expert panels, and hands-on experience:
- Welcome & Introduction: Dr. Irfan Islam
- Overview of OTC in Fertility Preservation and International Guidelines: Dr. Stine Kristensen
- Clinical Aspects: Indications & Transplantation & Outcomes: Prof. Ahmed Elbohoty
- Laboratory Techniques: Dr. Irfan Islam
- Panel Discussion and Q&A
- Coffee Break
- Hands-On Session: Cortex Dissection, Preparation, Mock Freezing
Learning Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
Understand clinical indications and patient selection for OTC
Describe the surgical steps for ovarian tissue harvesting.
Review key laboratory techniques and cryopreservation protocols and storage principles.
Gain insight into transplantation outcomes and hormonal restoration.
Recognize key counseling elements in oncofertility and pediatric settings.
Explore innovations such as artificial ovary and in vitro follicle maturation.
Meet Our Faculty
Our faculty includes pioneers in reproductive medicine, advanced gynecology, and maternal-fetal care, committed to advancing clinical excellence and innovation.
Lead Workshop Expert Faculty:

Prof. Ahmed Elbohoty

Dr. Irfan Aslam

Dr. Stine Gry Kristensen
Assisting Experts:

Mr. Tarek Lahloub

Ms. Entisar Ali S. Elmuntasar

Ms. Sheila Jallorina Poulain

Mr. Faraz Baig

Ms. Lorene Lteif
