We are thrilled to have Professor Joyce Harper, Professor of Reproductive Science at UCL confirmed to present on Educating female fertility patients at our upcoming Primary Care Seminar – Enhancing Your Patient’s Fertility Journey. The online study day for healthcare professionals in primary care is tailored for GPs, Trainees, Nurse Practitioners and Midwives. All of whom play a vital role in diagnosis, management and treatment for male and female patients experiencing difficulty conceiving.
The seminar is NOW available to stream!
Professor Joyce Harper, Professor of Reproductive Science at UCL in the Institute for Women’s Health, where she is Head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group and Director of Education.
An author, academic, scientist and educator. Joyce is Professor of Reproductive Science at UCL in the Institute for Women’s Health, where she is Head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group and Director of Education. She is a Director of the Embryology and PGD Academy, which she established with Alpesh Doshi in 2014. She also founded Global Women Connected. She has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics and reproductive science since 1987. She has written over 200 scientific papers and published three books. She started her career as an embryologist, then moved into reproductive science and genetics.
An ambassador for fertility education
Now she is researching into fertility education, the social aspects of fertility and infertility, from social egg freezing to childlessness and FemTech. Joyce is a passionate educator at all levels, from the general public to PhD students. She regularly presents at international meetings, including keynote and plenary lectures. She regularly appears on TV, radio and in the press.
She is co-founder of the UK Fertility Education Initiative and founder of the International Fertility Education Initiative who have developed a fertility education poster. Her latest book, Your Fertile Years, What you need to know to make informed choices, is in available for pre-order.
Joyce has had many senior roles in the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology. She was a director of the British Fertility Society and International Society of Prenatal Diagnosis and a founding member of the Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis International Society. She is chair of the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority Horizon Scanning Group and an advisor to the HFEA Science and Clinical Advances Advisory Committee. She was a member of the Nuffield Council for Bioethics working group on genome editing. Please click here for more information.
10 minutes isn’t long to investigate infertility
We are so pleased to have Professor Harper’s input to our study day, her research and valuable insight makes a valuable contribution to how primary care can help to educate their female patients on fertility issues. We understand that a 10 minute appointment is not long to understand a couple’s fertility history! However, with so many advances in reproductive medicine the aim of the study day is to update primary healthcare providers on the latest techniques and tests available with and without the need for referral.
FULL PROGRAMME
Session One
Latest research in ovulation monitoring
Robert Milnes, CEO, Fertility Focus Ltd.
Raising awareness among female patients about their fertility
Professor Joyce Harper, Professor in Reproductive Science, University College London.
Options for sperm analysis
Professor Ralf Henkel, Chief Scientific Advisor, Logixx Fertility.
Session Two
Female factor infertility
Dr. Cesar Diaz, Medical Director, IVI London.
Male factor infertility
Professor Ralf Henkel, Chief Scientific Advisor, Logixx Fertility.
Session Three
Updates on diagnosing, managing and treating PCOS
Mr. Himanshu Borase, Lead Fertility Consultant, West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust.
The effective management, diagnosis and treatment of Endometriosis
Dr. Juliet Skinner, Medical Director, Barbados Fertility Centre.
Session Four
Road map for GPs on the referral process
Round table panel discussion with all speakers
Protecting the mental well being of infertility patients through counselling and support
Caroline Spencer, Fertility Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Lister Hospital, London
Seminar fee is £50 for GP’s and £35 for Nurse Practitioners, Midwives and Trainees.
Full event programme and certificate of attendance will be sent with the link to watch the presentations.
Seminar is broken down into 4 sessions so you can dip in and out as and when you have time.
Access available for 12 months!
