Stine Gry Kristensen: Hands On Workshop on Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation 2025
Stine Gry Kristensen, Head of Laboratory of Reproductive Biology at Rigshospitalet, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Join our next hands-on workshop on Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation – August 20–22, 2025 in Copenhagen!
Are you working in fertility preservation or looking to establish ovarian tissue cryopreservation (OTC) at your center? Don’t miss our unique 3-day intensive workshop focused entirely on theory and practice of OTC, hosted by leading experts at Rigshospitalet in Denmark.
What you’ll learn:
- Practical training in slow freezing and vitrification of ovarian tissue using bovine ovaries as a model system
- Thawing protocols and viability assessment techniques
- End-to-end exposure to the full OTC workflow
Expert lectures covering:
- Clinical indications and surgical aspects of OTC and transplantation
- Slow-freezing technique in comparison to vitrification
- Reproductive outcomes from ovarian tissue transplantation
- In vitro maturation (IVM) of oocytes in the OTC setting
- Ethical and oncological considerations (e.g. risk of malignant contamination)
The workshop is led by national and international experts, including:
Kirsten Tryde Macklon · Anette Tønnes Pedersen · Jesús Cadenas · Lotte Colmorn and Andreas Schallmoser
Fee: €2000
Includes all course materials (PowerPoint PDFs, SOPs), daily lunch and coffee, a networking dinner with faculty, and certificate of attendance.
How to Apply:
Submit a CV and application form (scan the QR code on the flyer!) to secure your spot. Spaces are limited!
Whether you’re a clinician, embryologist, or researcher, this workshop is your chance to strengthen your skills in fertility preservation and connect with experts in the field.
Don’t miss out – register now and join us in advancing reproductive science and care!
Visit our website for more information.”

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