IVFA LAB Master Class 2026 SERIES
26-Week ROUNDTABLE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
IVFA LAB Master Class Program
- Program Details
- Live Webinar Series on Thursdays
- 26 Total CEU Credits Available
- This program is presented by the LAB School at IVF Academy USA, as part of the 2026 Andrology and Embryology Roundtable Educational Series.List Item
- Description:
The IVFA Lab Master Class is a FREE 26-week structured roundtable educational program designed for embryologists and andrology professionals. The program integrates technical mastery, quality systems, scientific literacy, expert insights, ethical practice, research review, and professional development. Live events are hosted by Dr. Tony Anderson, D.H.Sc., ELD (ABB), and regularly feature special guest speakers and research paper review.
- Attendees can claim one (1) FREE CEU Credit for each live event.
- Live events are held bimonthly on Thursdays from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CST
- Master Class runs from January 15, 2026, through January 14, 2027.
- Registration:
Register for individual sessions below. Check back for new registration links added monthly.
PAST
Week 1: ICSI Optimization & Best Practices – January 15 View Video Recording
Week 2: Oocyte Maturity & Morphology – January 29 View Video Recording
Week 3: Sperm Preparation Techniques – February 12 View Video Recording
Week 4: Vitrification & Warming Mastery – February 26 View Video Recording
Week 5: Blastocyst Grading Harmonization – March 12 View Video Recording
Week 6: The A.R.T. of Empathy in IVF – March 26 View Video Recording
Week 7: Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis Systems – April 9 View Video Recording
Week 8: Preventing Errors in the Lab: Deviation Review – April 23 View Video Recording
UPCOMING
Week 9: Time-Lapse Morphokinetics – May 7 REGISTER
Week 10: Embryo Culture Conditions – May 21 REGISTER
Week 11: Managing Patients with Infectious Disease – June 4 REGISTER
Week 12: Cryopreservation QC – June 18 REGISTER
Week 13: Sperm DNA Fragmentation – July 2
Week 14: Automation in IVF – July 16
Week 15: Media Lot Validation – July 30
Week 16: QC: QC/QM/QA – Lab Incubators & Environment – August 13
Week 17: Stimulation Protocols & Lab Impact – August 27
Week 18: Male Endocrinology – September 10
Week 19: TESE / mTESE Processing – September 24
Week 20: Embryo Ethics & Disposition – October 8
Week 21: Lab Flow & High-Risk Case Triage – October 22
Week 22: Cryo Survival Troubleshooting – November 5
Week 23: Noninvasive Embryo Assessment – November 19
Week 24: Leadership Workshop – Communication & Soft Skills – December 3
Week 25: Proficiency Testing – December 17
Week 26: Innovation & Future Vision – January 14, 2027
ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Tony Anderson is a distinguished figure in the realm of fertility, renowned for his ground-breaking contributions and visionary leadership. As a founding partner of Pozitivf Fertility; founder and CEO of IVF Academy USA (formerly EmbryoDirector) and Dean of The Laboratory School, Dr. Anderson’s impact on the field is both profound and enduring. With over 25 years of consulting experience in embryology, Dr. Anderson has been pivotal in shaping the direction of assisted reproductive technologies. His latest venture, Pozitivf Fertility, is a dynamic startup dedicated to integrating Toyota Production Systems into fertility care, ensuring cost-effective treatments and improved accessibility.