CTC in Learning: Less is more: the ART and science in reproductive medicine

About this event:

From its origins in early case reports to the cutting-edge techniques of today, assisted reproductive technology (ART) has transformed the lives of millions of families worldwide over the past four decades. While ART has faced criticism for its sometimes-wobbly evidence base, we are now witnessing a surge of large randomized trials and meta-analyses that are reshaping the field. In this talk, we will explore a few landmark trials and meta-analyses in ART, highlighting the emerging science behind the “less is more” philosophy in reproductive medicine.

This presentation will cover:

The history of ART: case reports
The developments: wobbly evidence base
The surge of large randomized trials in ART
Challenges and opportunities

About the speaker:

Dr Rui Wang is a Senior Research Fellow and NHMRC EL Fellow, co-leading the Next Generation Evidence Synthesis team at the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University Sydney. Prior to his current role, he led the evidence-based reproductive medicine research program at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Monash University. Rui’s research interests include reproductive health, women’s health, randomised trials and evidence synthesis. He is also appointed as Deputy Editor for Human Reproduction, and an editorial board member for British Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and the Cochrane Gynaecology and Fertility Group.

About CTC in Learning

CTC in Learning is an NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre (CTC) led education initiative aimed at FMH and University of Sydney staff as well as external academics and clinical research professionals. The program provides a convenient and unique forum for academics, researchers and clinical trials professionals to learn from experts in clinical trials science, methodology, and operational research.