EMKO0811p Cryopreservation - lecture

Faculty of Medicine
spring 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
prof. MVDr. Aleš Hampl, CSc. (lecturer)
doc. Ing. Michal Ješeta, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Drahomíra Kyjovská (assistant)
Guaranteed by
prof. MVDr. Aleš Hampl, CSc.
Department of Histology and Embryology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Supplier department: Department of Histology and Embryology – Theoretical Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable
Mon 23. 2. 15:00–16:40 KOM S116, Mon 9. 3. 15:00–16:40 KOM S116, Mon 23. 3. 15:00–16:40 KOM S116, Mon 20. 4. 15:00–16:40 KOM S116, Mon 4. 5. 15:00–16:40 KOM S116, Mon 18. 5. 15:00–16:40 KOM S116
Prerequisites
EMAR0731c Methods of Assisted Reproduction I - practice && EMEM0731p Embryology I - lecture
EMAR0731c EMEM0731p
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Abstract
“The course will introduce students to the basic principles and practical aspects of cryopreservation performed within the framework of assisted reproduction.”
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will: Know the theoretical foundations of cryobiology; Interpret findings in clinical practice; Be familiar with the organizational aspects of long-term cryopreservation of tissues and cells.
Key topics
Cryobiology (basic physical principles, cold damage, cryoprotectants) History of cryopreservation Slow freezing and vitrification (principles, efficiency, advantages, and disadvantages) Closed and open systems, types of carriers, risk of contamination Cryopreservation of sperm, embryos, and oocytes Cryopreservation of ovarian and testicular tissue, transplantation Indications for cryopreservation of gametes, embryos, and reproductive tissues Long-term storage of biological material (safety, legislation, documentation, costs, transport) Donor program (donor screening, quality criteria, safety, usage limits, legislation), cryobanks, registries Demonstration and practical training will be conducted within the Assisted Reproduction Methods course.
Study resources and literature
    recommended literature
  • Chian RC, Quinn P.: Fertiliy Cryopreservation, 1st ed. Cambridge 2010.
  • Porcu E, Ciotti PM, Venturoli S: Handbook of Oocyte Cryopreservation. 1st ed, Cambridge 2013.
Approaches, practices, and methods used in teaching
lecture
Method of verifying learning outcomes and course completion requirements
written exam
Language of instruction
Czech
Teacher's information
Demonstrations and practical training will be carried out as part of the Assisted Reproduction Methods course.
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms spring 2024, spring 2025, spring 2027.
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