8th Postgraduate Course in Reproductive Medicine and Reproductive Biology
Geneva WHO Collaborating Center in Human Reproduction
in collaboration with
UNDP/UNFPA/WHO/World Bank
Special Programme of Research, Development & Research Training in Human
Reproduction
Individual or all lectures listed here are public and can be attended by anyone interested in the field.
Lectures will be held in the Amphithéâtre de l’Ophtalmologie or at WHO in Room M. 505 *
LECTURE PLAN
| September 1, 1998 | 09.00h | Get together, formalities | |
| 09.30h | A. Campana (Geneva) J.D. Vassalli (Geneva)P. Van Look (WHO)F. Santschi (Geneva) | Introduction | |
| 10.00h | E. Diczfalusy (Rönninge) | Reproductive health, gender equity and an aging humankind | |
| 14.30h | Presentation of the course and discussion | ||
| September 2, 1998 | 09.00h | P. Van Look (WHO) | Reproductive health research at WHO |
| 10.00h | J. Kasonde (WHO) | Reproductive health in developing countries: Key features and key issues | |
| 11.00h | C. Myntti (WHO) | Gender issues in reproductive health research | |
| 14.30h | Visit of the CMU library | ||
| September 3, 1998 | 09.00h | J.-D. Vassalli (Geneva) | Gametogenesis |
| 10.00h | J.-D. Vassalli (Geneva) | Fertilization | |
| 11.00h | P. Bischof (Geneva) | Implantation | |
| 14.00h | Visit of the WHO library | ||
| September 4, 1998 | 09.00h | J.-D. Vassalli (Geneva) | Embryo development |
| 10.00h | J.-D. Vassalli (Geneva) | Experimental embryology | |
| 11.00h | A. Mauron (Geneva) | Ethical aspects of gene therapy | |
| 14.00h | A. Mauron (Geneva) | Ethical aspects of reproductive health | |
| September 7, 1998 | 09.00h | P. Bischof (Geneva) | The menstrual cycle |
| 10.00h | P. Bischof (Geneva) | Hormone receptors | |
| 11.00h | E. Tribolet (Geneva) | Oxytocin in reproductive biology | |
| 14.00h | H. Wagener and G. Santschi (Geneva) | IAMANEH |
| September 8, 1998 | 09.00h | J.M. Dubuis (Geneva) | Sexual differentiation |
| 10.00h | J.M. Dubuis (Geneva) | Puberty: Physiology | |
| 11.00h | J.M. Dubuis (Geneva) | Puberty: Pathology | |
| September 9, 1998 | 09.00h | R. Gaillard (Lausanne) | The hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal axis |
| 10.00h | F. Pralong (Lausanne) | Leptin and reproduction | |
| 11.00h | M. Aubert (Geneva) | Regulation of GnRH secretion | |
| September 10, 1998 | 09.00h | C. DeLozier (Geneva) | The genetics consultation: who, why, how |
| 10.00h | S. Dahoun (Geneva) | Chromosomal pathology | |
| 11.00h | DeLozier (Geneva) | Principles of genetic DNA diagnosis I | |
| September 11, 1998 | 09.00h | S.E. Antonarakis (Geneva) | Principles of genetic DNA diagnosis II |
| 10.00h | S.E. Antonarakis (Geneva) | The human genome project and its impact in clinical medicine | |
| 11.00h | M. Neerman (Geneva) | Genes implicated in sexual differentiation | |
| September 14, 1998 * | 09.00h | J. Villar (WHO) | Evaluation of reproductive health medical and non-medical interventions |
| 10.00h | J. Villar (WHO) | Unbiased estimation of effectiveness of preventive interventions and treatments | |
| 11.00h | J. Villar (WHO) | Randomized controlled trials | |
| September 15, 1998 * | 09.00h | A. Morabia (Geneva) | Clinical epidemiology/screening in reproductive health |
| 10.00h | O. Meirik (WHO) | Case-control studies | |
| 11.00h | O. Meirik (WHO) | Cohort studies | |
| 14.00h | E. Ezcurra (WHO) | Reproductive health in Latin America and the Caribbean | |
| September 16, 1998 * | 09.00h | T. Farley (WHO) | Strategies for data analysis: I. Observational studies |
| 10.00h | T. Farley (WHO) | Strategies for data analysis: II. Randomized controlled trials | |
| 11.00h | O. Frank (WHO) | Fertility and infertility: Developing country patterns | |
| 14.00h | Visit of the Division of Medical Genetics | ||
| September 17, 1998 * | 09.00h | M. Gülmezoglu (WHO) | Summarizing evidence of effectiveness of reproductive health care activities (systematic reviews) |
| 10.00h | M. Gülmezoglu (WHO) | The Cochrane Library: Practical aspects | |
| 11.00h | M. Gülmezoglu (WHO) | The WHO Reproductive Health Library: Practical aspects | |
| 14.00h | H. Bathija (WHO) | Reproductive health in Africa and Eastern Mediterranean | |
| September 18, 1998 * | 09.00h | S. Bott (WHO) | Contraceptive use in different regions of the world |
| 10.00h | S. Bott (WHO) | Contraceptive choice | |
| 11.00h | F. Lüdicke (Geneva) | Medical eligibility criteria for contraceptive methods | |
| 16.00h | A. Campana (Geneva) | Internet and Medline | |
| September 21, 1998 * | 09.00h | E. Ezcurra (WHO) | Oral contraceptives |
| 10.30h | E. Ezcurra (WHO) | Risks and benefits and metabolic effects | |
| September 22, 1998 * | 09.00h | C. d’Arcangues (WHO) | Long-acting hormonal methods for women |
| 10.00h | C. d’Arcangues (WHO) | Natural methods | |
| 11.00h | P. Rowe (WHO) | Intrauterine devices and barrier methods | |
| 14.00h | Y.F. Wang (WHO) | Reproductive health in Asia and Western Pacific | |
| September 23, 1998 * | 09.00h | H. Von Hertzen (WHO) | Induced abortion |
| 10.00h | H. Von Hertzen (WHO) | Emergency contraception | |
| 11.00h | D. Griffin (WHO) | Immunocontraception | |
| 14.00h | M. Rice (WHO) | Communication techniques in training | |
| September 24, 1998 * | 09.00h | H. Bathija (WHO) | Female sterilization |
| 10.00h | H. Bathija (WHO) | Control of fertility in adolescence and premenopause | |
| 11.00h | M. Mbizvo (WHO) | Male contraception | |
| 14.00h | M. Boulvain (Geneva) | Protocol development | |
| September 25, 1998 | 09.00h | A. Campana (Geneva) | Definition, prevalence and etiology of infertility |
| 10.00h | A. Campana (Geneva) | Evaluation of the infertile couple | |
| 11.00h | A. Campana (Geneva) | Spontaneous abortion | |
| September 28, 1998 | 09.00h | P.G. Bianchi (Geneva) | Diagnostic methods in female infertility |
| 10.00h | D. Chardonnens (Geneva) | Hormonal treatment of female infertility | |
| 11.00h | G. de Candolle (Geneva) | Surgical treatment of female infertility | |
| 14.00h | G. Benagiano (Geneva) | Reproductive health: a new dimension for gynecologists | |
| September 29, 1998 | 09.00h | R. Martin-du-Pan (Geneva) | Diagnostic methods in male infertility |
| 10.00h | A. de Agostini (Geneva) | Semen analysis | |
| 11.00h | G. de Boccard (Geneva) | Treatment of male infertility | |
| September 30, 1998 | 09.00h | A. Stalberg (Geneva) | Assisted reproductive technologies |
| 10.00h | F. Urner (Geneva) | Embryo development in vitro | |
| 11.00h | J. Philippe (Geneva) | Diabetes and reproduction | |
| October 1, 1998 | 09.00h | D. de Ziegler (Geneva) | The menopause |
| 10.00h | D. de Ziegler (Geneva) | Hormone replacement therapy | |
| 11.00h | J.-Ph. Bonjour (Geneva) | Osteoporosis |
| October 2, 1998 | 09.00h | S. Nazeer (Geneva) | Cancer screening programmes - Basic principles |
| 10.00h | E. Megevand (Geneva) | Treatment of cervical dysplasia. (Grade to treat - Methods of treatment) | |
| 11.00h | S. Nazeer (Geneva) | Reproductive Tract Infections. (Classification - Diagnostics and Treatment - Syndromic Management) | |
| October 5, 1998 | 09.00h | F. Beguin (Geneva) | Labor and delivery |
| 10.00h | P. Hohlfeld (Lausanne) | Operative obstetrics | |
| 11.00h | M. Boulvain (Geneva) | Maternal morbidity | |
| 14.00h | H. Bossart (Lausanne) | Obstetrics: past, present and future | |
| October 6, 1998 | 09.00h | Y. Vial (Lausanne) | Ultrasounds in obstetrics |
| 10.00h | Ph. Extermann (Geneva) | Prenatal diagnosis | |
| 11.00h | O. Irion (Geneva) | Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia | |
| October 7, 1998 * | 09.00h | R. Guidotti /M. Usher-Patel (WHO) | Safe Motherhood Initiative. General Review |
| 10.00h | R. Guidotti /M. Usher-Patel (WHO) | Introduction to country case work | |
| 11.00h | Groups created to discuss country case work | ||
| October 8, 1998 * | 09.00h | Group work on country case work | (Supported by WHO Secretariat) |
| October 9, 1998 * | 09.00h | Group I presentation | |
| 09.20h | Panel discussion | ||
| 09.45h | Group II presentation | ||
| 10.10h | Panel discussion | ||
| 10.30h | Short break | ||
| 11.00h | Group III presentation | ||
| 11.20h | Panel discussion | ||
| 11.45h | Group IV presentation | ||
| 12.10h | Panel discussion |
NOTE :
The lecture plan is divided in modules. Each person in charge of a module will present it the first day and a student will make a summary at the end of the module.
Pre-screening of students to determine specific interests (clinical or research). On the basis of this procedure, tentative groups and topics allocation will be determined.
Lectures will end on October 9, 1998.
During the course the students will be asked to prepare a research project on a topic of personal interrest chosen among those proposed. For initial assistance the student can contact the tutor responsible for the topic. The student will combine a bibliographic research with the research project.
Each student should deliver his research project at the latest Friday October 9, together with a diskette.
The student will present the results of this bibliographic research review after the course in an oral presentation.
The presentations will take place on October 12 and on October 13
A written examination consisting in a multiple choice test and 2 open questions will be held on October 14, 1998.
This bibliographic research review and its presentation will contribute with the multiple choice test to the final evaluation of the students.