News and Events
Stay up to date with the latest developments in male fertility preservation and restoration.
On this page, you can find news and information about upcoming and previous conferences, workshops, meetings, and interviews relevant to the ORCHID-NET community. Please note that not all events listed here are hosted by ORCHID-NET, we also highlight external events that may be of interest to our members.
Interview
Meet Stefan Schlatt
About: We are excited to introduce you to Stefan Schlatt. He is currently Full University Professor and Director of the Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology at the University of Münster. In this interview, he shares insights into his scientific career and the milestones that have shaped his research.
Interview
Meet Kirsi Jahnukainen
About: We are excited to introduce you to Kirsi Jahnukainen, Professor of Pediatrics at University of Helsinki and senior consultant at Helsinki Children’s Hospital. In this interview, Prof. Dr. Kirsi Jahnukainen shares her journey into the field of fertility preservation and reflects on the experiences that have shaped her career as a pediatric hematologist-oncologist and researcher.
Workshop
European Testis Workshop 2027
When: 15-18 March 2027, Where: Soltau, Germany, About: The European Testis Workshop (ETW) brings together researchers, clinicians, and early-career scientists to discuss the latest advances in testis biology, reproductive medicine, and fertility research. This 3 day workshop provides a unique platform for scientific exchange, interdisciplinary collaboration, and networking within the testis research community. Through keynote lectures, scientific presentations, and interactive discussions, participants will have the opportunity to share knowledge, foster collaborations, and contribute to advancing the field of reproductive science. Website & Registration
Interview
Meet Britt Balvers
About: We are excited to introduce you to Britt Balvers, a PhD student in Male Fertility at the University of Amsterdam.
Interview
Meet Nina Neuhaus
About: We are excited to introduce you to Nina Neuhaus, she is heading the research group ‘Germline Stem Cells’ at the Centre of Reproductive Medicine and Andrology (CeRA) in Münster, Germany.
Interview
Meet Emma Kearney
About: We are excited to introduce you to Emma Kearney, a PhD student in Reproductive Health at the University of Edinburgh.
Interview
Meet Rod Mitchell
About: We are excited to introduce you to Rod Mitchell, a coordinator of ORCHID-NET. Currently, Rod is Professor of Developmemtal Endocrinology at the University of Edinburgh and a Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh.
Funding opportunity
Grant for a scientific stay in Flanders
When: Permanent call, About: The FWO Grant for a Scientific Stay in Flanders supports short research visits by international researchers to Flemish institutions. The grant funds travel costs and provides a daily allowance for stays of 1–3 months, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange. More information
Congress
14th European Congress of Andrology
When: 16 - 18 September 2026, Where: Modena, Italy, About: The congress is one of the most important conferences in the field of male health, typically drawing specialists in andrology, urology, fertility treatments, as well as basic scientists interested in the biology of male reproduction. Website & Registration
Meeting
18th NYRA meeting
When: 25-27 May 2026, Where: Barcelona, Spain, About: The NYRA brings together early-career researchers and leading experts in Andrology to establish networks and promote an exchange of methodologies and expertise in the field of Andrology and Reproduction. Website
Meeting
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Andrology
When: 18-21 April 2026, Where: Scottsdale, Arizona, About: The American Society of Andrology is organizing its annual meeting, entitled “Sink or Swim: Harnessing Next-Generation Technology for Male Reproduction.” Building on the collaborative spirit of the society, the meeting offers an exciting program highlighting cutting-edge advances in male reproductive research and clinical practice. Website
Workshop
The XXVIIIth North American Testis Workshop
When: 15-18 April 2026, Where: Scottsdale, Arizona, About: The American Society of Andrology is organizing the North American Testis Workshop, entitled “Of Flies, Mice, and Men: Novel Models That Are Changing Our Understanding of Testis Biology.” The ASA brings together a unique and inspiring mix of physicians, researchers, and andrology laboratory professionals. Website
Workshop
ESHRE Campus 2026
Challenges of fertility preservation in children
When: 26 - 27 March 2026, Where: Lisbon, Portugal, About: Pregnancy risks in child cancer survivors, autotransplantation and how to resolve disagreements between patients and parents in decision-making are among the hot topics to be discussed at this Campus on the management and latest research on fertility preservation in boys and girls. Website
Webinar
NYRA x ORCHID-NET Webinar
When: 17 September 2025, Where: Online, About: We (ORCHID-NET) and NYRA hosted a webinar togheter entitled: “From bench to bedside: Advances in Spermatogonial Stem Cell Transplantation and Career journeys in Reproductive Science”. More information
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