Our company introduces MICROPTIC Masterclass: a series of webinars about different topics in order to disseminate our knowledge to professionals in the field.
Webinar #12: Spermatology as a tool in the conservation of wildlife
Lack of basic information on sperm characteristics in wildlife species; Importance of using CASA to objectively quantify sperm traits in; A wide range of species including the endangered black footed ferret, African elephant, lions, leopard, naked mole rat, ostrich and several other species; Applications for the propagation of these species. By Prof Gerhard van der Horst (PhD, PhD).
Thursday 30 September 2021.
Webinar #11: Do sperm functional tests inform us about potential fertility in humans?
Basics of sperm function and sperm functional tests; Sperm functionality as it relates to challenges in the female reproductive system; Which tests? Sperm mucous penetration, hypo-osmotic swelling test, hyperactivation, acrosome reaction, assessment of centrioles; Do these tests inform us about potential male fertility? By Gerhard van der Horst (PhD, PhD) and Liana Maree (PhD).
Thursday 1 July 2021.
Webinar #10: Importance of Microscopy for Spermatologists
Theoretical aspects of microscopy/optics and their practical use; Correct settings for optimal automated analysis; Demonstration of phase contrast microscopes, Nomarski Differential Interference and Fluorescence microscopes. By Prof Gerhard van der Horst (PhD, PhD).
Thursday 18 March 2021.
Webinar #9: Quality Control in semen analysis
Why is it so necessary to get reliable results? What are the benefits of detecting systematic errors and deviations? What is the External Quality Control and Internal Quality Control?, by Ms Glòria Martínez, biologist.
Thursday 10 December 2020.