The Connecticut Convergence Institute hosts free science cafes with the Kavli Foundation on different scientific topics. Our science cafe series aims to bring science to members of the community in an engaging and informal way.

For this October event, attendees will hear from the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services, an Academic Affiliate of UCONN School of Medicine, about research pertaining to fertility preservation for young women and those with cancer, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and screening, advancements in lab techniques of embryo biopsy and vitrification, and more. This event is free and all are invited to attend. Food and beverages will be provided.

Speakers (all from the Center for Advanced Reproductive Services and UConn Ob&Gyn):

• Dr. Evelyn Neuber
• Alison Bartoluuci
• Dr. Claudio Benadiva
• Dr. Andrea DiLuigi

Topic: Infertility: Challenges, Research & Innovation

When: Friday, October 26th, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Where: Butterfly Restaurant,  831 Farmington Ave, West Hartford, CT 06119

RSVP: Please use this link to RSVP for this science cafe.

For questions please contact Noehren@uchc.edu.

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