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PGS (preimplantation genetic screening)
PGS (preimplantation genetic screening) is a test that can be carried out on IVF embryos, to ensure that only embryos with no obvious chromosome abnormalities are returned to the woman's womb.
Now known as PGT-A or preimplantation testing for aneuploidy.
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Testing, Testing 1, 2, 3: PGS and PGD |
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13 September 2016 6pm (registration), 6.30pm-8.30pm (discussion) Institute of Child Health, University College London, 30 Guilford Street, London WC1N 1EH |
The Progress Educational Trust's FREE-to-attend event about testing and screening human embryos is taking place TOMORROW EVENING - book NOW. The event will be chaired by Dr Sue Avery, with speakers including Dr Tony Gordon, Dr Christine Patch, James Lawford Davies and Professor Michael Parker... |
Reproductive Medicine: Causes and Treatment of Infertility |
10 September 2009 Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK |
An event addressing current issues and latest developments in fertility, clinical embryology and reproductive biology... |