Oocyte Retrieval Short Course
Expand your expertise in bovine Ovum Pick-Up (OPU) with this comprehensive short course, offered in two parts: a foundational presentation followed by intensive hands-on trainingExpand your expertise in bovine Ovum Pick-Up (OPU) with this comprehensive short course, offered in two parts: a foundational presentation followed by intensive hands-on training
Course Overview
Topics covered
Part 1: Basic Information Presentation (60 minutes) covers an introduction, a general presentation of the OPU technique including anatomy, physiology, equipment, a description of the process, factors interfering with production, as well as equipment and variations.
Part 2: OPU Procedure Training (15–18 hours) provides hands-on training that includes equipment setup, ovary control and follicle positioning, needle assessment, and practice exercises.
Meet Your Instructor
Dr. André Dayan. Also known as “The OPU Guy”
Dr. Dayan holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Paulista (Brazil, 1994) and a Master’s degree in Biotechnology Applied to Animal Reproduction from Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho (Brazil, 2008).
With over 20 years of experience in bovine OPU, Dr. Dayan currently serves as:
- Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University
- Collaborator with major industry partners in Bovine OPU
- Regular conductor of OPU workshops
Professional affiliations:
- International Embryo Technology Society (IETS)
- American Embryo Transfer Association (AETA)
Pricing
1 student = $3,700. Each additional student (up to 3 total) +$1,000 per student
Note: Travel, lodging, and meals are not included in the price. All materials for the OPU training are provided.
