Reproduction Team of WHZJU Attends the The 14th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2025)
The 14th Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE 2025) was held from 1 May to 4 May 2025 in Singapore. Reproductive clinicians and scholars from all over Asia-Pacific region, including China, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Australia etc. were invited to attend this gorgeous conference. The theme of this conference was “Teaming Together: ASPIRE-ing to Excellence”. Dr. Qitao Zhan and Dr. Mingyue Tang attended the congress.
Dr. Qitao Zhan gave an oral presentation titled “The role of maternal endometriosis in the genome stability of IVF offspring”. Corresponding author is Prof. Jin Fan. Previous studies indicated that endometriosis disrupted the normal physiological processes of oocyte, and epidemiological studies have linked endometriosis to adverse obstetric outcomes. But it's unclear how it impacts offspring's genetic stability and long-term health. In this study, genome DNA was extracted from blood samples of 1020 individuals, and whole-genome sequencing was conducted. The results suggested that women with endometriosis undergoing IVF was an independent risk factor for increasing genome instability in the offspring generation.
Dr. Ming yue Tang gave an oral presentation on "Cognitive function of children born to women with polycystic ovarian syndrome after assisted reproductive technology". Corresponding author is Prof. Zhu Yimin. Previous studies suggest that polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) exposure is associated with various adverse outcomes in offspring. However, existing evidence on the cognitive development of children born to women with PCOS is limited. This study aimed to explore the impact of PCOS exposure on cognitive function in PCOS-offspring in childhood, which based on an ART offspring cohort within a university-affiliated reproductive center. In this study, they found offspring of PCOS mothers have comparable cognitive function with offspring of non-PCOS mothers in childhood. However, long-term studies are needed to evaluate the cognitive development of offspring born to PCOS mothers.
They also engaged in academic exchanges with the section chair and audience members from various countries. International professionals and academics have consistently praised reproductive endocrinology department's research accomplishments and expertise.
Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) is an academic organization dedicated to promoting the development and advancement of reproductive medicine in the Asia-Pacific region, and the ASPIRE Annual Meeting has become an important platform for Asia-Pacific countries to understand and share advances in fertility and reproductive medicine. The conference has curated a distinctive and invigorating agenda, emphasizing state-of-the-art advancements in fundamental reproductive sciences, embryology, and clinical reproductive medicine, with the objective of delivering an exhilarating experience for physicians in the Asia-Pacific region.
