Inaugural · July 3—5, 2026 · Royal Society of Medicine

OriginElle International Symposium

on Reproductive Medicine

Programme

Three days designed as an experience, not a timetable.

Day 1 · July 3

Founders' Welcome Reception & International Networking Evening

17:00 — 22:00

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Early badge collection, informal introductions and orientation for in-person and Zoom faculty.

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A concise opening to frame the inaugural symposium, London 2026 and the Howard Jacobs legacy.

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Guided introductions with senior faculty, fellows, society leaders and international delegates.

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Short remarks on the OISRM philanthropic mission and the intended UCL fellowship/research-fund pathway.

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A curated reception with regional tables and society meet-ups rather than a generic drinks hour.

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Early-career researchers and poster authors introduce their work in a relaxed format before the scientific sessions.

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Small-group discussions on ovarian stimulation, PCO/PCOS, embryo genetics, third-party reproduction and policy.

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Open networking designed for collaborations, fellowships, visits and ESHRE-week meetings.

Day 2 · July 4

Scientific Programme

08:00 — 17:50

08:30 — 09:00Opening RemarksMr. Hossam Abdalla · Prof. Zeev Shoham · Prof. Seang Lin Tan

Session Description

Welcome remarks that frame OISRM 2026 within the milestones that shaped modern reproductive medicine and explain why London is the natural home for the inaugural meeting.

09:00 — 09:30Classifying Disorders of OvulationProf. Adam H. Balen

09:30 — 10:00Title to Be ConfirmedProf. Zeev Shoham

10:00 — 10:30When Should We Stop IVF?Mr. Hossam Abdalla

Session Description

An opening scientific session on disorders of ovulation, core endocrine thinking, and difficult clinical decisions around the use—and discontinuation—of IVF.

10:50 — 11:20Long-Term Health Outcomes of PCO in Women and ChildrenProf. Seang Lin Tan

11:20 — 11:50Were Waves an Illusion? The Stochastic Nature of Follicle RecruitmentProf. Mustafa Baris Ata

11:50 — 12:20What parameters suggest a poor or suboptimal responder at IVF and a novel protocol to manage the worst of the worst respondersProf. Michael Dahan

Session Description

A focused session on long-term outcomes of PCO/PCOS, the biology of follicle recruitment, and strategies for patients with severely reduced ovarian response.

13:20 — 13:50From Rockstar Doctors to Bland BrandsMr. Stuart Lavery

13:50 — 14:20IUI in 2026: Evidence, Outcomes, and Its PlaceDr. Gulam Bahadur

14:20 — 14:50IVF and Early Pregnancy LossProf. Davor Jurkovic

Session Description

A practice-oriented session examining how ART is positioned and delivered today, from IUI in 2026 to early pregnancy loss after IVF and the wider identity of fertility practice.

15:10 — 15:40Fertility in Advanced Maternal AgeProf. Gamal I. Serour

15:40 — 16:10Comparing 2D and 3D Ultrasound and SIS with HSG and Hysteroscopy in Failed IVF CyclesProf. Botros Peter Rizk

16:10 — 16:40Fertility Issues in DSD and Turner PatientsDr. Jane MacDougall

16:40 — 17:10Ovarian Rejuvenation: Myth or Reality?Dr. Jacques Kadoch

Session Description

Advanced maternal age, imaging in failed IVF, fertility in DSD and Turner patients, and ovarian rejuvenation are considered through the lens of individualised, evidence-based care.

Day 3 · July 5

Closing Half-Day — Onward to ESHRE

08:00 — 12:20

08:00 — 08:30Comparative Legal Systems Governing Third-Party ReproductionDr. Françoise Shenfield

08:30 — 09:00New Developments in IVF Egg Retrieval and ICSIDr. Hans-Peter Steiner

09:00 — 09:30Microbiota in Endocrine DisordersProf. Jie Qiao

09:30 — 10:00Gynecologic Surgery for Benign Disease: Preserving Reproductive PotentialDr. Togas Tulandi

Session Description

A multidisciplinary session spanning third-party reproduction law, technical developments in egg retrieval and ICSI, microbiota in endocrine disorders, and fertility-preserving gynecologic surgery.

10:20 — 10:5040 Years of Research in PCO/PCOSProf. Stephen Franks

10:50 — 11:20Advancing PCOS Subtyping through Global Collaboration: Insights and InnovationsProf. Zi-Jiang Chen

11:20 — 11:50Selecting vs. Treating: The Evolution of PGT in the Genomic EraDr. Svetlana Madjunkova

11:50 — 12:20Redefining Embryo Genetics: Precision GeneticsProf. Clifford Librach

Session Description

The closing scientific session connects four decades of PCOS research with demographic change, modern PGT, and the next frontier in embryo genetics.