About the Book
Preface
Table of Contents
Contributing Authors
Part I. Introduction
1. Historical Background on Gamete and Embryo Cryopreservation
Jaffar Ali, Naif H AlHarbi, and Nafisa Ali
Part II. Basics and Advanced Biology2. Utility of Animal Models for Human Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation
Seul Ki Kim, Jung Ryeol Lee, and S.Samuel Kim3. Current Challenges in Immature Oocyte Cryopreservation
Ri-Cheng Chian, Yixin Xu, and Dana Keilty4. Role of Antioxidants and Antifreeze Proteins in Cryopreservation/Vitrification
Seul Ki Kim, Hye Won Youm, Jung Ryeol Lee, and Chang Suk SuhPart III. Methodology5. Slow Freezing of Human Sperm
Ashok Agarwal and Eva Tvrda6. Technology of Aseptic Cryoprotectant-free Vitrification of Human ICSI Spermatozoa
Vladimir Isachenko, Raul Sanchez, Peter Mallmann, Gohar Rahimi, and Evgenia Isachenko7. Human Epididymal and Testicular Sperm Cryopreservation
Pankaj Talwar and Sarabpreet Singh8. Human Oocytes Slow-rate Freezing: Methodology
C. Zacà and A. Borini9. Slow Freezing and Thawing of Human Cleavage Stage Embryos
David H. Edgar, Janell Archer, and Debra A. Gook10. Human Oocyte Vitrification
Laura Rienzi, Ana Cobo, and Filippo Maria Ubaldi11. Human Embryo Vitrification
Juergen Liebermann12. Human Ovarian Tissue Slow Freezing
Debra A. Gook13. Human Ovarian Tissue Vitrification
Sherman Silber14. Establishing an Oocyte Cryo Bank Network
James Graham, Josh Lim, and Michael Tucker15. Development of a Nationwide Network for Ovarian Tissue Crypreservation
Jana Liebenthron and Markus Montag
Part IV. Advances in Cryotechnology, Research, and Animal Models16. Directional Freezing of Ovarian Tissue and Freeze-drying of Stem Cells for Fertility Preservation
Amir Arav and Natan Yehudit17. Sterile Plate-Based Vitrification of Adherent Human Pluripotent Stem Cells and Their Derivatives Using the TWIST Method
Julia C. Neubauer, Frank Stracke, and Heiko Zimmermann18. Vitrification: A Reliable Method for Cryopreservation of Animal Embryos
B. Singh, G. Mal, and S. K. Singla19. Cryopreservation Effect on Genetic Function: Neonatal Outcomes
Vanesa Robles, Marta F. Riesco, and David G. Valcarce20. Gavi-Automated Vitrification Instrument
Tammie K. Roy, Susanna Brandi, and Teija PeuraPart V. AppendicesA. Cryotec(R) Vitrification Thawing
Goral Gandhi, Masashige Kuwayama, Sakina Kagalwala, and Priyanka PangerkarB. Solid Surface Vitrification
Mohan S. Kamath and Muthukumar K.C. Automated Vitrification of Mammalian Embryos on a Digital Microfluidic Device
Jun Liu, Derek G. Pyne, Mohamed Abdelgawad, and Yu SunD. Irvine Scientific(R) Vitrification System
Matthew VerMilyea and Amber BrewerE. Rapid-i: Closed Vitrification Device by Vitrolife
Mark LarmanF. Quinn's Advantage Embryo Freeze Kit
Kiri Beilby and
About the Author: Dr. Ashok Agarwal is the Head of the Clinical Andrology Center, which over the years under his leadership, has become a center of excellence in the United States for the diagnosis of male infertility and fertility preservation of men with oncological conditions. He is board certified as a Clinical Laboratory Director in Andrology by the American Board of Bioanalysis and an Inspector for the College of American Pathologists "Reproductive Laboratory Program" for accreditation of Andrology & IVF Laboratories. Dr. Agarwal is the recipient of several awards, such as the 2011 Innovator Award from Cleveland Clinic Innovations for the development of "Remote Sperm Banking Kits." His current research interests are identifying biological markers of oxidative stress, DNA damage, and apoptosis using proteomic research tools and bioinformatics analysis, as well as preserving fertility in patients with cancer.
Zsolt Peter Nagy, M.D., Ph.D., is the Scientific Director at Reproductive Biology Associates (RBA), in Atlanta, GA, USA. He has acquired distinctive knowledge and experience on embryo science. He is well known for his contributions to oocyte vitrification and the development of the largest donor oocyte cryo-bank in North America. Dr. Nagy is a member/officer of several national and international professional societies, including ASRM, ESHRE, Alpha, ISFP and AFP, as well as a reviewer and editor. He is the author and/or co-author of over 200 publications, book chapters, and books.
Dr. Alex C. Varghese is the Scientific and Laboratory Director at Astra Fertility group in Mississauga, Canada. His proficiency and vast experience in clinical embryology and academics earned him a reputation in the ART community. He is well regarded for his passion to disseminate knowledge through online platforms and also as a leader of embryology society. He has helped many units establish training programs and affordable batch IVF units in many South Asian Countries. His area of interest is in developing automated systems for assisted reproduction. Dr. Varghese believes in "responsible reproduction" through ethical practices, low-cost IVF for the masses, quality management, and safe practices that safe guard the health of IVF children.
