Welcome
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 4th World Congress on Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproduction to be held from 14-16 January 2011 in Kolkata, India!
As the world’s leading platform advocating mild and more physiological approaches to Assisted Reproduction the 4th Congress too shall focus on mild, simpler, safer and more affordable ART with greater accessibility to a larger cross section. We have tried to present a varied and interesting scientific program to cater to the needs of all delegates. Lectures, seminars, symposia and debates will address cutting edge areas of research and innovation like IVM, Vitrification, fertility preservation, OMICS and stem cell science. Important areas such as PCOS, ultrasound and fertility enhancing surgery will be extensively discussed. Outcome driven post-graduate courses in key areas of reproductive medicine are an important feature of this year’s edition. Special emphasis will be given to topics particularly relevant to developing nations such as improved feto-maternal health outcome, ethics and regulation.
Science City has been chosen to be the congress venue. Being India’s largest science museum and convention centre it provides delegates with unique opportunities to explore its dinosaur parks, enjoy stunning views from the aerial gondolas, take an exhilarating journey through time, experience its 3-D space theatre or simply wander through vast parks and dancing fountains. The venue lies surrounded by Kolkata, the cultural capital of India. This historic city was once the capital of the British empire in India as well as the heart of the Indian Renaissance. Architectural masterpieces stand mingled with colourful bazaars, galleries, museums and restaurants. In close proximity to the city lie the allure of the majestic Himalayas, the Sunderban mangrove forests (home to the Royal Bengal Tiger), wildlife sanctuaries, idyllic sea resorts and the tranquil traditional University town of Shantiniketan, home to Noble laureate Poet Shri Rabindranath Tagore. The organizers have also arranged unique cultural extravaganza and themed evenings. Come, discover Indian tradition, heritage and hospitality in the city of Joy!
I am confident that this shall be a most memorable congress and a landmark event in our subject in India and the sub-continent. Look forward to see you in January!
Sudarsan Ghosh Dastidar, M.DCongress President
Congress Secretariat
