This open panel discussion will bring together experienced embryologists and regulatory experts to explore the evolving regulatory landscape within IVF laboratories. From navigating inspections to balancing documentation with patient care, the panel will share real-world challenges and practical insights. Attendees will be encouraged to join the conversation, ask questions, and share their experiences.
Key Themes:
- Compliance challenges across regions
- Preparing for audits and inspections
- Balancing lab efficiency with documentation
- Managing regulatory changes (e.g. AI, genetic testing, PGT)
- Support systems for embryologists under regulatory pressure
Matt Pettit, Chief Scientific Officer at IMT Matcher, and David O’Rourke, Founder, IVF Tribe, will kick things off with a brief introduction on navigating compliance in the IVF laboratory. They will introduce our esteemed panel and lead a series of discussion questions, drawing on diverse perspectives from various geographies and lab sizes, and incorporating real-world examples.
Panellists:
Eva Schenkman, MS,PHD,CC/ALD/ELD/HCLD (ABB) Laboratory Director/Founder, ARTLAB, United States
Rhonda Williams, RN MScMed, Technical Director Health and RTAC, Certification Partner Global (Aust) Pty Ltd, Australia
Sharon Fensome-Rimmer, Chief Inspector, HFEA, United Kingdom
