SIFC-25
SEHA International
Fertility Conference 2025
Modern Practices and Innovations in Reproductive Medicine and Surgery
DAY 1: Friday, 25 April 2025
TIME
SPEAKER
DURATION
TOPIC
REGISTRATION
09:00 - 10:00
1.00
Registration
OPENING CEREMONY
10:00 - 10:05
0.15
National Anthem
10:05 - 10:10
0.15
SEHA Promotional Video
10:10 - 10:30
0.15
Conference Opening
​Dr. Salma Al Ameri
Prof. Mostafa Metwally
10:30 - 11:00
0.15
Introductory Talk
Mr. James Barr
CEO-IVF, SEHA
11:00 - 11:30
0.25
History of IVF in the UAE
Dr. Salma Al Ameri
12:30 - 14:00
2.00
Lunch Break and Friday Prayers
Session 1:
RECENT INNOVATION IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE
Moderators: Prof. Yacoub Khalaf, Dr. Carol Coughlan, Dr. Raquel Loja Vitorino
14:00 - 14:20
0.20
The Immunology of Embryo Implantation
Dr. Zahraa Alyahyaee
14:20 - 14:40
0.20
Latest Clinical Evidence on Embryo Transfer: Overview of ESHRE Guidelines
Prof. Arianna D’Angelo​
14:40 - 15:00
0.20
The Role of PRP in Patients with Infertility
Dr. George Botros
15:00 - 15:20
0.20
AI in Reproductive Medicine: A Game-Changer or Ethical Dilemma
Dr. Cristina Hickman
15:20 - 15:40
0.20
Impact of Caesarean Section Niche on Fertility
Dr. Braulio Peramo
15:40 - 16:00
0.20
PGT P-Future of Pre Implantation Genetic Testing?
Dr. Cristina Hickman
16:00 - 16:30
0.30
Question and Answer Session
16:30 - 16:45
0.15
Coffee Break
KEYNOTE LECTURE
Moderators: Dr. Cristina Hickman, Dr. Bohaira El Geyoushi, Prof. Mostafa Metwally​​​
16:45 - 17:15
0.30
Lessons Learned from 5 Decades of IVF Research and Practice
Prof. Yacoub Khalaf
17:15 - 17:30
0.15
Question and Answer Session
Session 2:
REPRODUCTIVE SURGERY AND ENDOMETRIOSIS
Moderators: Prof. J. Richard Smith, Dr. Saad Ghazal-Aswad, Dr. George Botros
17:30 - 17:50
0.20
Fibroids and Infertility: An Update
Prof. Mostafa Metwally
17:50 - 18:10
0.20
Endometriosis Unraveled-Exploring Recent Advances
Dr. Sallwa Meshbeb Alshehre
18:10 - 18:30
0.20
Personalised Management of Endometriosis-Tailoring Treatment Plans
Dr. Omaema Omar Al Baghdadi
18:30 - 18:50
0.20
Tubal Surgery in the Age of IVF
Prof. Mostafa Metwally​​​
18:50 - 19:00
0.10
Question and Answer Session
End of Day 1