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May 28, 2026 at 5:30pm

We are pleased to invite you to our second CARA meeting of 2026, taking place on Thursday, May 28th. This meeting is generously sponsored by Vitrolife. Featuring a presentation by Brett Glaza, M.S. speaking on "Confessions of a Media Manufacturer".

Hosted at The Summer House Santa Monica 1954 N Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60614
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Upcoming Events  

EMBRYOLOGY EVENTS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

MRSI Symposium

The 2026 Annual Midwest Reproductive Symposium will be held from July 26-29th at the Drake Hotel, Chicago. For CARA members ONLY, enjoy an Interactive Workshop on Sunday July 26th for only $25 using the "Non-Member's Embryology Panel" option within the registration form on the MRSI website. CARA members also enjoy a discounted admission price for the symposium in its entirety using the code XXX during registration. For questions, email us at Info@cara-chicago.com or reference below for an in depth tutorial on how to register. 

Step 1: 

Navigate to the MRSI website's registration form or click the button below.
MRSI REGISTRATION FORM 

Step 2:

The registration form will open with a plethora of registration options. Locate the option that states "Non-Member Embryology Panel". When you enter your email to begin registration this is what you'll look for.

Step 3:

Select Non-Member Embryology Panel when registering for the symposium. If you are planning to attend the entire symposium, this discount does not apply.
If you are looking to attend the symposium as a whole (July 26-29th), use Code XXX during registration to get XX off.

Past Meetings

  Explore highlights and speakers from previous CARA meetings.  

First Quarter 

JAN 29, 2026

Sponsored by CooperSurgical

Featuring a presentation by Leonard LaPetina, speaking on "The Road to Improving Cryopreservation". Hosted by Gibsons Steak House in Rosemont Illinois.

Second Quarter 2025

MAY 15, 2025

Sponsored by Nexpring Health

Featuring presentations titled "Embryo Grading Reimagined, Artificial Intelligence Tools for the Embryology Laboratory" and "Fixed or Movable: Laser Best Practices" by Dr.Michael Fenton of Alife and Mike Magee of Nexpring Health. Hosted at Carmine's, Rosemont.

Third Quarter 2025

JULY 24, 2025

Sponsored by Kitazato

Featuring a presentation titled “Oocyte Vitrification and Warming” by Wayne Caswell, highlighting best practices and advancements in cryopreservation techniques within the embryology laboratory. Hosted at Lou Malnati's, Chicago.

Fourth Quarter 2025

Nov 13, 2025

Sponsored by Vitrolife & Cryofuture

Featuring a presentation titled “Quality and Efficiency with Embryoscope+” by Mary Rawlins, Medical Scientific Liaison at Vitrolife Group. Sharing insights on time-lapse imagine products improve lab efficiency and embryo assessment. Hosted at Carlucci, Rosemont. 
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