XIIIth International Symposium on Spermatology

This Symposium had 7 main themes with invited speakers, 17 free oral presentations and 44 poster presentations. Morning sessions were separated from afternoon sessions by a two-hour lunch break to inspire to spontaneous interaction between participants. The long, bright evenings of early May with a generous weather also contributed to the intended atmosphere of scientific and social interchange.

• Are Sperm at the Verge of Extinction?
• Sperm DNA - protection and deliv­ery of a complete and undamaged genome
• Sperm Competition, Evolution and Sperm-Egg Interaction
• Genetic aspects of sperm production and performance and its effects on the offspring
• CASA - Advances and Challenges
• Challenges for Sperm Function In Vitro
• Heterogeneity of Sperm Morphology and Laboratory Techniques to Overcome Assessment Challenges
• Sperm Motility (Free Poster Theme)
• Fertility and Infertility (Free Poster Theme)