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On The Cover
At last, we are back on track
to present the FSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting at the International Convention Centre
in Sydney from 30 January to 2 February 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic forced several deferrals
of the meeting, but high vaccination rates and easing of travel restrictions means that we can look forward to getting together in Sydney to learn from and engage with a star- studded cast of speakers and enjoy a fantastic social program.
CONTENTS
Cover picture: International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney)
See Pages 6 and 7
President’s Report: Emerging from COVID restrictions 2-3 ANZARD data: IVF success rates continue to rise 5 ‘Hibernation’ to end with our Sydney 2022 meeting 6-7 Vaccination advice in pregnancy and breastfeeding 8-9
NZ review of ‘outdated’ surrogacy laws Remote auditing of IVF units progressing well Counsellors busy on legislative reforms FSANZ Research Foundation Grant awardees Queen’s Birthday Honours recipients
FNA and SIRT Professional Group reports
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Luk Rombauts
Monash IVF
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