The presentation of the Assisted Reproduction Unit (IVF) Institute of Life – IASO, which took place on Wednesday 20 April 2016, in Patras, was a huge success. The event, held at the “Porto Rio Hotel” in Rio, Patras, was attended by Obstetricians, Gynecologists, Urologists and Endocrinologists from the Prefecture of Achaia, who work in the field of Assisted Reproduction.

The speakers, Messrs Panagiotis Psathas, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Ioannis Vassilopoulos, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Eros Nikitos, Embyrologist, Konstantinos Dimitropoulos, Obstetrician/Gynecologist and Petros Stefanis, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, informed the audience on the pioneering services provided in the Unit as well as on the impressive progress made and the number of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) cycles realized since the start of the Unit’s operation, only last September, along with the excellent results delivered.

This is the second event held within the framework of Institute Οf Life – IASO’s information campaign for 2016, and it has already a significant impact on the world of healthcare professionals who are involved in Assisted Reproduction.

A few words about Institute of Life – IASΟ

Institute of Life – IASO is one of the largest and most advanced Assisted Reproduction Centers (IVF) in Europe and it was established within the premises of IASO, the leading Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic in Greece. In its state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology (RI Witness, Time lapse) is used and all innovative therapies and techniques are applied.

The RI Witness system is the most advanced Assisted Reproductive Technology Management System (ART management system). In the field of bio-medical technology, it offers the possibility of monitoring and recording every single step of the procedure, thusly providing the reassurance necessary to all the couples that no mistaken identification shall occur.

In cases of unexplained infertility, apart from the basic investigatory examinations, there is also the possibility of additional investigation with specialized genetic tests, which increase the possibilities of detecting an underlying condition.

The state-of-the-art embryology laboratory, equipped with the most advanced time lapse embryo monitoring systems and combined with the excellent scientific staff, enable Institute of Life – IASO to provide the best there is in this specialized field of modern Medicine and to ensure high and consistent success rates.

The scientific staff at Institute of Life – IASO is fully committed to the individual needs of every couple by carefully and meticulously opting for the most applicable treatment from the whole range of the assisted reproduction techniques, such as:

• Ovarian Stimulation (OS)
• Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
• Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• Egg Donation
• Sperm Donation
• Surrogacy
• Fertility preservation in women with cancer
• Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting (MACS)
• Advanced Genetic Testing
• Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS)
• Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD)

Institute of Life – IASO is the first Assisted Reproduction Unit (IVF) in our country certified by Temos, the highly strict, independent, international certification body, for the quality of its facilities, services and Human Resources.

The Temos certification system constitutes the sole certification system for Medical Service Providers in the world and focuses on the management of International Patients and Medical Tourism.

The creation of the Assisted Reproduction Unit Institute of Life – IASO was based on the joint decision of its members on innovation, by using the optimal practices and methods, in order for the Institute to be established as a Center of Excellence both in Europe and on a global scale.

This vision is strongly supported by its cooperation with EmbryoTools and its leading representatives, the world-renowned embryologist Dr Gloria Calderon, and the laureate embryologist Nuno Costa Borges, a pioneer in the development of laboratory ‘techniques’, holding a multiannual career in Europe.

Institute of Life – IASO conducts extensive research on the application and advancement of new IVF techniques and multi-centered studies, which are presented at scientific events or published.

For more information: www.iolife.eu