August 7 to 10th, 2024
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Registration
IIRRM members save up to USD $75 off early bird rates, and general attendees save up to $50.
Deciding between attending in person or online? Early Bird is EXTENDED until May 15 to give you more time for arranging your travel plans.
Members also save on both pre-conference courses – consider applying for membership here.
Accommodation On Campus
IIRRM has secured discounted internal rates on campus for a wide range of room styles.
The campus has all amenities and is surrounded by mountains, beach and ocean and is within walking distance to all the all congress activities.
Congress Programme
The International Congress will open on Thursday at 5:30 PM with a complimentary reception, welcoming addresses, and patient testimonies.
Friday and Saturday run from approximately 8 AM to 6 pm.
All times shown are local time (PDT).
Hybrid & Multilingual
The International Congress is offered live online and in person, with simultaneous Spanish and French translation available on Zoom or by call-in. All participants will receive self-paced/recording access with CME credits valid for up to 6 months.
We will offer additional languages with enough interest (at least 10 interested in an additional language) or an interpretation sponsor.
Present Your Research
Submit an abstract for presentation as a research poster. Very last day to submit is July 1. Second Wave of submissions closes June 1, 2024.
Gain recognition for your work, receive valuable input, and establish connections within the RRM community.
Learn more
Exhibit & Sponsor
NEW! Femtech & Fertility Restoration Expo – targeted engagement opportunities & custom solutions.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to showcase your new product and brand.
Pre-Congress Courses
August 7 & 8: RRM Approach to PCOS
Enhance your clinical expertise and empower your practice and patients to tackle PCOS effectively. Explore PCOS pathophysiology, diagnostic approaches, treatment modalities, and patient support strategies through this comprehensive course from RRMed ™.
August 8: Advanced RRM with NeoFertility
Join Dr. Phil Boyle for an advanced RRM program with practical clinical applications. To provide a firm foundation on which to build, NeoFertility is also offering its online training course at a 25% discount when purchased with this conference.
Friday Evening Banquet
Unwind and connect with colleagues and friends over a 3-course dinner of West Coast cuisine and local wine with panoramic views of the North Shore Mountains and Georgia Straight. Hosted with SAGE on campus, wander in the UBC Rose Garden pathways or patio extension between courses or drinks.
We warmly invite family members and spouses to join and partake in this memorable experience! Tickets can be purchased separately or with congress registration.
Celebrating 20 Years
Thursday evening hosts a complimentary reception for all delegates in Allard Hall as we honour 20 years of excellence and growth in RRM!
Pick up your commemorative glass and enjoy wine, cheese, and other appetizers/beverages as you connect with colleagues and forge new friendships.
There will be open addresses from the IIRRM Trustees and inspiring testimonies from patients whose lives have been transformed by Restorative Reproductive Medicine. It will be a casual evening as delegates arrive or have finished their pre-conference activities.
Featured Talks & Speakers
The International Scientific and Clinical Congress for Restorative Reproductive Medicine brings experts from across the globe. Our Congress last year saw delegates from 46 different countries join online or in person, and we look forward to an even larger turnout this year!
View our esteemed speakers and learn more by clicking on their image below.
Jerome Check, M.D., Ph.D.
Methods To Induce Ovulation In Women With Premature Menopause
Phil Boyle, MD.
DHEA supplementation & Estradiol during pregnancy
Lynn Keenan, MD.
Impact of Sleep on Reproductive Health
Katarzyna Jankowska, MD, PhD.
Andrology & Immunology
Paul Yong, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Endometriosis surgery to restore anatomy: goals, evidence, and controversies
Michelle Grey, R.Pharm, C4 HRT Specialist
Balancing Hormones For Life
Gretchen Marsh, DO.
The Endocannibinoid System and Its Role in the Reproductive System
Manuel Donoso, M.D, Gynecologyst
Endometriosis: Prevention, Diagnosis and Timely Treatment.
Luis Chiva, MD, PhD.
Postcoital testing
April Lind MD, IFMCP.
Transforming growth factor β signalling in uterine development and function
Maria Wolfs, MD, MHSc.
2024 PCOS Update
José Antonio Arraztoa, MD, MSc.
A tailored medical approach based in Fertility Charting to handle PCOS patients
Thomas Bouchard, MD.
Quantitative hormone monitoring of the menstrual cycle
Nora Pope, FCP.
Merging Naturopathic Medicine with Restorative Pharmacology: Harnessing Drug-Herb Interactions to Restore Fertility
Jessica Liu, ND.
Merging Naturopathic Medicine with Restorative Pharmacology: Harnessing Drug-Herb Interactions to Restore Fertility
Craig Turczynski, Ph.D. ALS-P(AAB)
Restorative and Technological Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility: Pro et Contra.
Maria Bizečki, BSP ACPR CFCP CFCPhC.
Role of Oxidative Stress & N-acetylcysteine
Tracey Parnell, MD.
RRM Vision 2050
& RRMaP: RRM Approach to PCOS
Joseph Stanford, MD, MSPH.
RRM Vision 2050
& IIRRM Annual General Meeting
Feature Your Research!
Present, discuss, and get recognized for your RRM research & projects in our poster gallery
Abstract Submissions are Open
Join us in Vancouver
This conference provides a unique platform to share your findings and contribute to the growing body of knowledge in Restorative Reproductive Medicine. Gain recognition for your work, receive valuable input, and establish new connections.
Second wave deadline is June 1, 2024. Late submission deadline is July 1 2024.
Accommodation
at UBC
Stay on campus! We are pleased to have secured affordable accommodation with the University of British Columbia on the conference site minutes from the classrooms and lecture halls. We encourage attendees to book early. Hotels can be VERY expensive in Vancouver during the summer months and hard to come by. UBC is surrounded by ocean and forest, within walking distance from the beach, and has grocery, restaurants, and coffee shops on site. There is also free campus wifi.
Download this handout to learn more about the accommodation selections and types.
Gage Suites
West Coast Suites
Orchard Commons
Book Online
Location
UBC Conferences & Accommodation
5961 Student Union Boulevard
Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 2C9
Email or Call to Book
T (604) 822-1000 | TF 1-888-822-1030
Mention group code: G240806B
Jerome Check, M.D., Ph.D., FACOG.
Methods To Induce Ovulation In Women With Premature Menopause
Dr. Check is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Division Head of Reproductive Endocrinology at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Dr. Check holds a Ph.D in Reproductive Biology and is a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist. He has published over 800 research papers and editorials in peer-reviewed journals and has over forty years of experience in the field of infertility.
Katarzyna Jankowska, MD, PhD.
Andrology & Immunology
Dr. Katarzyna Jankowska is an assistant professor at the Endocrinology Clinic of the Medical Center for Postgraduate Education at the Bielański Hospital in Warsaw.
She is a clinical endocrinologist and andrologist, Immunologist and Consultant in Endocrinology at Bielanski Hospital, Warsaw, Poland
Lynn Keenan, MD
Impact of Sleep on Reproductive Health
Dr. Lynn Keenan is board certified in Sleep and Internal Medicine. She has been practicing RRM since being trained as a medical consultant in NaProTechnology in 2000, and has had further training with Dr Phil Boyle in NeoFertility. She recently retired from her position as Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco after serving over 30 years as faculty. She developed the Sleep Medicine Fellowship Program at the Fresno campus, where she served as program director for 9 years. She has served on the boards of the IIRRM, CANFP and IRRMA.
Craig Turczynski, PhD. ALS-P(AAB) (Andrology Laboratory Scientist-Provisional)
Restorative and Technological Approaches for Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility: Pro et Contra.
Dr. Craig Turczynski completed a B.S. in Animal Science at Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Physiology of Reproduction at Texas A&M University, and a post-doctoral fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at the Women’s Research Institute in Wichita, KS. He then became an Assistant Professor of ObGyn at Louisiana State University Medical School-Shreveport, where he developed and directed their clinical hormone, andrology, and IVF laboratories. After 7 years, he left the IVF field due to conflicts with the aggressive use of the technology. Subsequently, he received training in the Creighton Model and the Billings Ovulation Method®. To rekindle his science career, Craig completed the FEMM medical management training, conducted a fellowship in restorative reproductive medicine with Dr. Phil Boyle, and recertified as an andrology laboratory scientist. He believes in the intersection of virtue and science and aligns himself with organizations that seek the root cause of disease and therapeutic cures. Currently, he consults the male spouse of infertility patients on telehealth platforms from My Catholic Doctor and FEMM. His experience performing semen testing and IVF gives him a unique understanding of gamete physiology.
Maria Wolfs, M.D., MHSc, FRCPC.
2024 PCOS Update
Endocrinologist and Clinician educator at St. Michael’s Hospital and Program Director for Adult Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Toronto. Her clinical and research interests are in Medical Education and Endocrine Disorders in Pregnancy.
Phil Boyle, MB, BCh, NUI, MICGP, MRCGP.
Estradiol & DHEA
Dr. Boyle is the founder and director of NeoFertility and is a co-founder of the ChartNeo fertility app. He has helped over 3,500 couples achieve successful pregnancies, many after years of infertility, repeated miscarriage, and failed IVF.
Dr. Boyle is a member of the Irish Fertility Society and is currently president of the International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine. He developed NeoFertility in 2016 after 20 years experience with NaPro Technology Fertility treatment.
Jessica Liu, ND.
Merging Naturopathic Medicine with Restorative Pharmacology: Harnessing Drug-Herb Interactions to Restore Fertility
Dr. Jessica Liu, ND, in naturopathic practice since 2006, is the clinical director at Lakeside Natural Health Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, and is the creator of the Creating Vibrant Fertility Patient Program. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and McMaster University. She has advanced training in Bio-identical Hormone Therapy and Pharmacology.
Dr. Liu is also a regular speaker at the Canadian Fertility Show, known for her special interest in unexplained infertility, fertility stress and PTSD.
In 2020, Nora and Jessica co-founded Fertility Continuing Education, an online learning platform for healthcare professionals seeking further training in cycle charting and integrative restorative fertility.
Nora Pope, FCP.
Merging Naturopathic Medicine with Restorative Pharmacology: Harnessing Drug-Herb Interactions to Restore Fertility
Nora Pope, FCP, has been creating, producing, and hosting Continuing Medical Education programs since 2003. She is a Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner and practiced naturopathic medicine from 2002-2019. She is a graduate of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and McGill University. She completed advanced training in NaProTechnology as a Medical Consultant Intern and has published articles on Cycle Charting in NDNR and Midwifery Today.
In 2020, Nora and Jessica co-founded Fertility Continuing Education, an online learning platform for healthcare professionals seeking further training in cycle charting and integrative restorative fertility.
José Antonio Arraztoa, MD, MSc., FACOG.
A tailored medical approach based in Fertility Charting to handle PCOS patients
Dr. Jose Antonio Arraztoa received his medical degree from the University of Chile. He specialized in obstetrics and gynaecology (CONACEM) and completed a master’s degree in medical sciences, with a focus on reproductive biology, from the University of Chile. Subsequently, he conducted research in reproductive endocrinology at NICHD/NIH (2000-2002) and received medical consultant training at NFP (Creighton University).
Since 1996, he has been a professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Universidad de los Andes, where he has developed his academic career, currently holding the position of Full Professor. He is the founder and current director of the Program for the Care and Study of Fertility (PROCEF) at the Universidad de los Andes. This program provides clinical assistance for Natural Family Planning and restorative reproductive health services, including medical and surgical treatments.
Complementing his clinical work, he completed a master’s degree in health management and has served as Director of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University. In 2013, he implemented and directed the Obstetrics and Gynecology Service at the nascent Clinic of the Universidad de los Andes. He currently serves as the Deputy Medical Director of the Universidad de los Andes Clinic. Dr. Arraztoa is an associate of the Chilean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, where he served as director for two terms, and is a member of ACOG. He also serves on the Board of Directors of IIRRM and on the IIRRM International Advisory Committee. Dr. Arraztoa conducts academic and community talks on topics such as sexuality and couples communication, infertility and endocrinology, and natural methods of fertility recognition.
He has authored and coauthored scientific articles published in reproduction and perinatology. In the area of NFP, his publications also include an efficiency study of the method and a study on the impact of NFP on marital functioning.