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 Prof. Dr. 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 & Registration
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 & Registration
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 & Registration
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 & Registration
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
NYRA x ORCHID-NET Webinar
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