ICSI Micromanipulation
Injection technique, needle handling, oocyte orientation and post-injection assessment.
- Needle handling
- Oocyte orientation
- Post-injection assessment
Stop Sending Your Biggest Cases Out
Master Program in Advanced ICSI & Embryo Biopsy
Every PGT case your lab outsources is a skill — and a salary — walking out the door.
Bengaluru · Live embryology bench · 1:1 expert supervision
Bengaluru1:1 Bench supervisionWhat is the Master Program in Advanced ICSI & Embryo Biopsy?
A hands-on training program for embryologists at Vriksh Fertility Academy, Bengaluru. It covers ICSI micromanipulation, Day-3 and trophectoderm biopsy, genetic-lab validation, and embryo culture and grading, with 1:1 expert supervision at the bench — so your lab can perform PGT biopsy in-house instead of outsourcing it.
The Cost of Outsourcing
Why do fertility labs still outsource embryo biopsy?
The samples leave the lab, turnaround slips, margin leaves with them — and the team never builds the skill.
The case leaves the building
Biopsy is sent out, and with it your clinical control over timing and handling.
The cost repeats every cycle
Outsourcing is a per-case charge that never converts into an in-house capability.
The skill never comes back
Embryologists don't get bench hours on biopsy, so the lab stays dependent.
Built For
Who is this program for?
- Practising embryologists
- IVF lab technicians moving into biopsy
- Clinical embryology graduates seeking bench hours
- Lab directors planning to bring PGT in-house
- Andrologists expanding into micromanipulation
The Curriculum
What will the curriculum cover?
Trophectoderm & Day-3 Biopsy
Blastocyst and cleavage-stage biopsy technique, laser use, tubing and cell handling.
- Laser use
- Tubing technique
- Cell handling
Genetic-Lab Validation
Sample integrity, labelling, documentation and coordination with the genetics lab.
- Sample integrity
- Labelling & documentation
- Genetics-lab coordination
Embryo Culture & Grading
Culture conditions, morphology assessment and grading consistency.
- Culture conditions
- Morphology assessment
- Grading consistency
Expert 1:1 Supervision
Supervised bench time with structured feedback on your own technique.
- Supervised bench time
- Structured feedback
- Technique correction
Bring biopsy back in-house — and stop paying to outsource it.
One trained embryologist changes what your lab can offer.
Your Outcomes
What will you be able to do after this program?
- Perform ICSI with controlled, repeatable technique
- Execute Day-3 and trophectoderm biopsy
- Prepare and validate samples for the genetics lab
- Grade embryos consistently
- Support your lab's transition to in-house PGT
FormatTo be announced
DurationTo be announced
Batch sizeTo be announced
LocationBengaluru
Next intakeTo be announced
Your Mentor
Who will you train under?
Mr. Anbu Kumar R
Scientific Director & Chief Embryologist
Chief Embryologist and IVF Laboratory Director with over 16 years of experience in clinical embryology and IVF laboratory leadership — including 20,000+ ICSI procedures and contributions to 10,000+ successful IVF treatments, with hands-on fellowship teaching.
View full profileThe Difference
In-house biopsy vs outsourced biopsy — what changes?
| Outsourced biopsy | In-house after training | |
|---|---|---|
| Case turnaround | Depends on courier & third-party lab schedules | Managed on your own lab's timeline |
| Control over handling | Samples leave your lab's control | Full control over timing and handling |
| Cost per case | A recurring per-case charge | A capability you build once, in-house |
| Team capability | The team never gains biopsy skill | Embryologists build lasting expertise |
| Patient communication | Answers depend on an external lab | Direct, in-house answers for patients |
Case turnaround
OutsourcedDepends on courier & third-party lab schedules
In-house after trainingManaged on your own lab's timeline
Control over handling
OutsourcedSamples leave your lab's control
In-house after trainingFull control over timing and handling
Cost per case
OutsourcedA recurring per-case charge
In-house after trainingA capability you build once, in-house
Team capability
OutsourcedThe team never gains biopsy skill
In-house after trainingEmbryologists build lasting expertise
Patient communication
OutsourcedAnswers depend on an external lab
In-house after trainingDirect, in-house answers for patients
Good To Know
Frequently asked questions
The program is designed for practising embryologists, IVF lab technicians, clinical embryology graduates, andrologists and lab directors. A background in embryology or a related life-science field is expected. If you're unsure whether your profile fits, send us an enquiry and our admissions team will advise you.
It is a hands-on, bench-based program. You work directly at the embryology bench under 1:1 expert supervision, practising ICSI and biopsy technique yourself rather than only observing.
Batches are kept small so every participant gets substantial supervised bench time. The exact batch size and bench hours are confirmed at enquiry — please reach out and our team will share the current details for your intake.
Prior ICSI experience is helpful but not mandatory. The program builds micromanipulation skills from the fundamentals through to advanced biopsy, so both newer and experienced embryologists can benefit. Tell us your background when you enquire and we'll guide you.
All training is conducted onsite at Vriksh Fertility Academy in Bengaluru, at a live embryology bench.
Yes — the program is built around exactly that goal. It covers biopsy technique, sample validation and coordination with the genetics lab, so a trained embryologist can help your lab perform PGT biopsy in-house instead of outsourcing it.
Fill in the enquiry form on this page or call us. There are no fees payable at enquiry — our admissions team will call you back to discuss eligibility, the current intake and the next steps.
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