Something different is coming to ASRM 2026
CooperSurgical is heading to Baltimore this October, and this year, we’re bringing something new. Register your interest below to be the first to hear what we have planned.
ASRM 2026 Scientific Congress and Expo
October 24–28, 2026 | Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD
An Experience Built
Around Innovation
At ASRM 2026, we’re building an interactive, immersive experience rooted in our Ecosystem of Innovation: a connected suite of solutions designed to support every stage of the fertility journey.
We can’t reveal everything just yet. But we can tell you it’s going to be hands-on, forward-looking, and built around the people who show up every day to push reproductive medicine forward.
More details are coming. Make sure you’re first to hear them.
Will You Be Attending
ASRM 2026?
Let us know by completing the short form below. Once you register, you’ll receive updates directly to your inbox, including:
- The full booth schedule of live demonstrations and expert talks
- Details on hands-on opportunities and on-demand custom sessions
- Early access to product announcements and news from our team
- The chance to connect with our sales team ahead of the event
Register Now
Don’t miss what’s coming. Register your interest today and we’ll keep you updated as the full ASRM 2026 experience takes shape.
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Explore Our Latest Innovations
Our booth will showcase key products and services from across our Ecosystem of Innovation, including:
The NEW Wallace® Aspiration Pump
is easy to operate and navigate with minimal setup required.1It is designed to maintain consistent negative pressure during oocyte aspiration to help preserve oocyte integrity.2,3
ViaBL™ Super-Fast Blastocyst Vitrification Kit*
is designed to vitrify blastocysts in 2.5 minutes. Our complete ViaBL Super-Fast vitrification and warming solutions can save up to 26 minutes.4,5
*Available in selected countries.
RI Witness® Electronic Witnessing System
is now faster than ever and continually evolving to meet your changing needs.
Select Syndrome Screen℠ test
Harness the power of a comprehensive test with PGT-A and Select Syndrome Screen to receive insights on aneuploidy, mosaicism and select de novo errors. Delivers additional clinical insight and more informed embryo prioritization.
And there’s more we haven’t announced yet.
ASRM 2026 Drop-in Sessions
Drop-in sessions with our experts are available most of the day, with time for breaks during live sessions and preparation.
- Try a mouse trophectoderm biopsy (TE) on our RI Integra 3™ micromanipulator
- Work with our experts to help achieve optimal results in biopsy cell tubing to help avoid “no-results”
- Try to load our Wallace® catheter with beads
- Try an embryo transfer with our Wallace® Sure-Pro® catheter on our simulator
- Work with our experts on the setup and use of SpermSlow™ medium and the PICSI® dish to select sperm for ICSI
- Try the RI Witness® system, helping to secure and monitor every step of your laboratory protocols
- Try our ZyMōt® Multi Sperm Separation Device for sperm preparation
- Try loading beads onto a VitriGuard® carrier
Speakers
Professional Education and Clinical Support, CooperSurgical, Inc.
Jason St. Pierre, PhD, HCLD, ELD,
Associate Director of Professional Education and Clinical Support
Clinical Application Scientists,
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Leonard LaPetina, MS,
Clinical Application Scientist
Bess Hetzler, BS,
Clinical Application Scientist
David Shelley, BS,
Clinical Application Scientist
Digital Application Scientists,
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Joaquin Blanco Sanchez, BME,
Global Director – Digital Application Services
Ashley Raup, MS, MLS,
Digital Application Specialist
CooperSurgical, Inc.
Rita Vassena, DVM, PhD,
Medical Director, Fertility Solutions
Colleen Lynch, PhD,
Senior MSL, Fertility Solutions
Jennifer Luque, MGC, CGC,
Manager, Reproductive Genetics,
Donor Egg Bank USA & California Cryobank
Monday, October 26
| Activity | Title | Time (CET) | Speaker | Description |
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| Booth Talk | Built for the lab: the science and data behind super-fast vitrification | 10:20-10:45 |
Rita Vassena, DVM, PhD
Medical Director, Fertility Solutions, CooperSurgical, Inc.
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Join us for an engaging talk on our new super-fast vitrification. Discover the latest advances in super-fast vitrification. Rita Vassena will present new data and explore how this approach can streamline laboratory workflows. |
| Live Demo Including a Talk | Next-Generation Aspiration Live: Utilizing the new state-of-the-art Wallace® Aspiration Pump for efficient oocyte retrieval | 10:45-11:15 |
Leonard LaPetina, MS
Clinical Application Scientist, CooperSurgical, Inc.
David Shelley, BS
Clinical Application Scientist, CooperSurgical, Inc.
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Join us for a live demonstration and discover how advanced aspiration technology can help support efficient, controlled oocyte collection. |
| Live demo Including a Talk | Key factors in achieving optimal results in embryo transfer (ET), including embryo loading (blue beads) and a simulator demonstration | 12:20-12:45 |
Jason St. Pierre, PhD, HCLD, ELD
Associate Director of Professional Education & Clinical Support, CooperSurgical, Inc.
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Hear best practice guidance to achieve the optimal results for ET using our Wallace® Sure-Pro® catheters, followed by a hands-on simulator demonstration that you are welcome to try yourself. |
| Demo Drop-in Session | Embryo transfer simulation | 12:45-1:30 |
PECS and CAS
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Drop in and discuss embryo transfer with our experts and try this yourself with our simulator. |
| Booth Talk | Rethinking Donor Screening and Risk Reduction: Experience Developing and Implementing a Novel Preventative Genetic Screening Initiative | 2:50-3:15 |
Jennifer Luque, MGC, CGC
Manager, Reproductive Genetics, Donor Egg Bank USA and California Cryobank
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Learn how California Cryobank’s genetics team developed our new “Preventative Genetic Screening” donor profile feature and the research behind it. We’ll share findings presented at ASRM and explore how this new donor information can help intended parents make more informed decisions. |
| Drop-in Demo Session |
Embryo transfer with a simulator Sperm selection using the PICSI® dish and SpermSlow™ medium ZyMōt® Multi Sperm Separation Device Trophectoderm biopsy and cell tubing |
3:15-4:30 |
PECS and CAS
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Drop in and try sperm selection using the PICSI® dish and SpermSlow™ medium, or practice embryo transfer using the simulator. Have the opportunity to work through ZyMōt® sperm preparation or get guidance on trophectoderm biopsy and cell tubing. |
Tuesday, October 27
| Activity | Title | Time (CET) | Speaker | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth Talk | ZyMōt® Multi Sperm Separation Device: Review of Recent Clinical Studies and Evolving Evidence | 10:20-10:45 |
Colleen Lynch, PhD
Senior MSL, Fertility Solutions, CooperSurgical, Inc.
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Join us for a review of recent clinical studies and evolving evidence supporting ZyMōt® technology. Discover the latest data that demonstrates how the ZyMōt Multi Sperm Separation Device reduces DNA fragmentation and supports the development of more euploid embryos. We will examine these findings and discuss their potential implications for laboratory practice and fertility treatment outcomes. |
| Live Demo | ZyMōt® Multi Sperm Separation Device | 10.45-11:15 |
PECS and CAS
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Come work with our experts on the ZyMōt® Multi Sperm Separation Device. |
| Demo Drop-in Session | Best practice in trophectoderm biopsy and cell tubing | 12:15-1:30 |
Jason St. Pierre, PhD, HCLD, ELD
Associate Director of Professional Education & Clinical Support, CooperSurgical, Inc.
Bess Hetzler, BS
Clinical Application Scientist, CooperSurgical, Inc.
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Watch a live trophectoderm (TE) biopsy performed on mouse embryos, with practical strategies for the most common challenges. This is followed by a live cell tubing demonstration – and a chance to try it yourself. |
| Booth Talk | Going Above and Beyond: Rooted in Excellence | 2:30-3:15 |
Leonard LaPetina, MS
Clinical Application Scientist, CooperSurgical, Inc.
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Join us to hear about CooperSurgical’s deep commitment to quality and how we strive to go beyond industry standards to set new benchmarks in care and innovation. |
| Drop-in Demo Session | RI Witness® ART management system hands-on | 3:15-4:00 |
PECS, CAS and DAS
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Drop in and discuss the RI Witness® system with our experts. Learn how this system helps to secure and monitor every step of your laboratory protocols. |
Wednesday, October 28
| Activity | Title | Time (CET) | Speaker | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drop-in Demo Session |
Embryo transfer with a simulator ZyMōt® Multi Sperm Separation Device ViaBL™ Super-Fast Vitrification Solutions VitriGuard® Carrier |
All morning |
PECS and CAS
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Drop in and discuss embryo transfer with our experts and try this yourself with our simulator. Come and work with our experts on the ZyMōt® Multi Sperm Separation Device. Watch and discuss ViaBL™, our new vitrification and warming solutions or load beads onto a VitriGuard® Carrier. |
Join us as we continue to grow our ecosystem, for generations to come.
Scientific Program
Oral Abstracts
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Donor Perspectives on Predisposition Genetic Testing in Gamete Donor Programs: Are Donors Ready to Take Part?
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Elevated Occurrence and Associated Loss of Heterozygosity Observed in Preimplantation Embryos Screened for Select Microdeletion and Microduplication Syndromes
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From Request to Connection: Adult DCP Contact Requests in a Gamete Bank Dataset – Request Trends, Donor Responsiveness, and Connection Outcomes
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Posters
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Can Biopsy Cell Number Be Inferred From Sequencing Profiles and Optimized Through Real Time Vision Guided Trophectoderm Biopsy to Ensure Consistent PGT-A Data Quality?
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Intended Parents’ Perspectives on How Sperm Donor Regulations Affect Donor Diversity and Reproductive Choice
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Discrepancies Between Donor Application and Genetic Consultation in Routine Donor Screening at a Large US Based Sperm Bank Highlight the Necessity of Professional Risk Assessment
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Sperm Donors’ Perceptions of Burden, Privacy, and Safety Under Proposed US Sperm Donation Laws
Learn More
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The Impact of Fertility Preservation Insurance Mandates on Utilization Rates Amongst Men Diagnosed With Cancer: A Code-based Analysis of Clinical Records
Learn More
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Whole Chromosome, Segmental, and Mosaic Aneuploidy Across 250,000 Embryos Supports Potential Mechanisms and Clinical Implications for PGT-A
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Segmental Deletions Identified By PGT-A: Parental Origin and Chromosomal Trends in 23,500 Embryo Biopsies
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Simultaneous Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT-M) Test Optimization and Testing of Biopsied Samples is Not Associated With an Increased Risk of Inconclusive Results
Learn More
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IVF Cycle Trajectory and Re-biopsy Outcomes Reveal Sustained Opportunity for Euploid Embryo Identification
Learn More
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References
- Cohen, J., et al. (1986) Follicular aspiration using a syringe suction system may damage the zona pellucida. Journal of In Vitro Fertilization and Embryo Transfer. 3, pp.224–226.
- CooperSurgical data on file.
- ESHRE Working Group on Ultrasound in ART, D’Angelo, A., et al. (2019) Recommendations for good practice in ultrasound: oocyte pick up. Human Reproduction Open, (4), hoz025.
- Ebinger, E., et al. (2026) Shortened blastocyst vitrification achieves live birth rates comparable to standard protocols: an analysis of 3168 cryotransfers. medRxiv, pp 1-22.
- Ebinger, E., et al. (2025) Efficacy and safety of a one-step warming protocol of vitrified blastocyst stage embryos. F S Rep, 2666-3341.
