Today's Women's News/Fengwang News (Reporter Li Shiyun, Correspondent Hong Lei, Dong Lei)On June 7, the 2025 Academic Annual Meeting of the International Society of Reproductive Genetics (ISRG) and the Academic Annual Meeting of the Reproductive Medicine Professional Committee of Hunan Medical Association were grandly opened in Changsha, Hunan. The annual meeting gathered more than 20 top scholars and more than 800 industry experts around the world, covering 9 academic forums, and deeply discussed the core issues and cutting-edge progress in the field of reproductive genetics.

As an international event in the field of reproductive medicine and genetics, this annual conference was held in central my country for the first time, which is of milestone significance. The conference is sponsored by the International Society of Reproductive Genetics and co-organized by the Hunan Medical Association, the Hunan Medical Association's Reproductive Medicine Professional Committee and CITIC Xiangya Reproductive and Genetics Specialty Hospital. The annual meeting not only provides a high-level academic exchange platform, but also promotes the dissemination of global reproductive genetics technology and promotes international cooperation and innovative development in this field in Hunan and even the whole country.

The convergence of cutting-edge technologies, and the "Changsha Model" demonstrates the power of science and technology

Professor Lu Guangxiu, one of the founders of my country's human reproductive engineering, and professor at Central South University and chief scientist of CITIC Xiangya Reproductive and Genetics Hospital, published a report titled "Changsha Model for Comprehensive Prevention and Control of Hereditary Tumors and Rare Diseases" after the opening ceremony. Professor Lu pointed out: "Without the Human Genome Project, the preimplantation diagnosis, genetic testing and other technologies we have made today cannot be realized." Her sharing demonstrates the huge potential of technology in the prevention and control of genetic diseases, and further reveals the great value of reproductive genetics in the field of medicine.

Global big names discuss the story, drawing a blueprint for the future of reproductive medicine

The holding of this annual meeting not only provides a platform for in-depth communication for the academic community, but also contributes new impetus to the development of global reproductive genetics. The wonderful report session of the conference attracted the attention of many experts.

Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering Qiao Jie discussed "micro-life decoding promotes the development of clinical disciplines", pointing out that gene research has a profound impact on clinical practice. In his report, Huang Hefeng, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, shared an important study on "Chronic Disease Genetic Risk Assessment and Source Prevention and Control", and proposed that the genetic mechanism and prevention strategies of chronic diseases provide new directions for public health.

In addition, Professor David Albertini, a chair professor of molecular medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center, shared research results on the determinants of somatic cells' developmental potential in oocytes, and explored the delicate balance between genetics and environment. Academician Xie Xiaoliang of the Chinese Academy of Sciences introduced the non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing of embryonic genome based on culture medium at the meeting, demonstrating the latest breakthrough in assisted reproductive technology.

"The holding of this annual meeting is of far-reaching significance. It not only provides Hunan's reproductive medicine experts with opportunities to communicate with international peers, but also demonstrates China's technological innovation and scientific research strength in the field of reproductive genetics." Professor Lingo revealed in the interview that the next annual meeting will be moved to Thailand and plans to continue to be held in the United States and Europe to promote academic exchanges and cooperation around the world. In the future, with the continuous advancement of technologies in the fields of reproductive medicine and genetics, global population health will usher in brighter prospects.

Editor: Yiren