Omar Ammar
@omarammar.bsky.social
C. Embryologist | TEDx speaker | #ESHREjc editor & @theESHRE5 | Alum @CheveningFCDO, @Dundeeuni, @UniofOxford | Views own
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🔥 Thank you everyone for attending the #ESHREjc and the first one hosted on Bluesky
Many thanks to our experts for the insightful discussion on the multifaceted role of the oocyte cortex @rvassena.bsky.social @paolavigano.bsky.social
And the # ESHREjc team 💫
Until next time! 👋🏻
Many thanks to our experts for the insightful discussion on the multifaceted role of the oocyte cortex @rvassena.bsky.social @paolavigano.bsky.social
And the # ESHREjc team 💫
Until next time! 👋🏻
Many thanks to all participants, experts, authors and to @gliperis.bsky.social and his team for leading this great first Bluesky edition of the #ESHREjc 🦋
See you next time! 🙌
See you next time! 🙌
January 31, 2026 at 4:05 PM
🔥 Thank you everyone for attending the #ESHREjc and the first one hosted on Bluesky
Many thanks to our experts for the insightful discussion on the multifaceted role of the oocyte cortex @rvassena.bsky.social @paolavigano.bsky.social
And the # ESHREjc team 💫
Until next time! 👋🏻
Many thanks to our experts for the insightful discussion on the multifaceted role of the oocyte cortex @rvassena.bsky.social @paolavigano.bsky.social
And the # ESHREjc team 💫
Until next time! 👋🏻
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What have we been discussing during the #ESHREjc discussion on the oocyte cortex? Have a look at the summaries starting with q1 on its role in maturation 👇🏻
Here’s the summary for Q1 on structural components of the oocyte cortex and GV to MII remodeling #ESHREJC @eshre.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 3:04 PM
What have we been discussing during the #ESHREjc discussion on the oocyte cortex? Have a look at the summaries starting with q1 on its role in maturation 👇🏻
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Until next time! 👋🏻
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January 31, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Here’s the summary for Q1 on structural components of the oocyte cortex and GV to MII remodeling #ESHREJC @eshre.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Here’s the summary for Q1 on structural components of the oocyte cortex and GV to MII remodeling #ESHREJC @eshre.bsky.social
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Q3. Coticchio et al suggest cortical properties (stiffness, viscoelasticity) could be biomarkers of oocyte developmental competence. Which technologies 🧫🔬🤖could realistically be applied in an IVF lab 👩🏻🔬 to measure cortex mechanics and what are the major barriers to clinical 🧑🏻⚕️ translation? #ESHREjc
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January 30, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Q3. Coticchio et al suggest cortical properties (stiffness, viscoelasticity) could be biomarkers of oocyte developmental competence. Which technologies 🧫🔬🤖could realistically be applied in an IVF lab 👩🏻🔬 to measure cortex mechanics and what are the major barriers to clinical 🧑🏻⚕️ translation? #ESHREjc
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Q4:Given that the cortex is a part of the interface between the oocyte and cumulus cells, how might abnormalities in the follicular environment alter cortical signaling or architecture, and how could these changes be detected through non-invasive follicular fluid or cumulus cell biomarkers?
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#ESHREjc
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January 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Q4:Given that the cortex is a part of the interface between the oocyte and cumulus cells, how might abnormalities in the follicular environment alter cortical signaling or architecture, and how could these changes be detected through non-invasive follicular fluid or cumulus cell biomarkers?
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#ESHREjc
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Q2: The paper proposed that cortical dysregulation can lead to blastomeri fragmentation and reduced blastocyst quality. What are the proposed mechanisms by which ectopic chromosomal signaling or cortical instability leads to abnormal cleavage patterns in early embryos? #ESHREjc
January 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Q2: The paper proposed that cortical dysregulation can lead to blastomeri fragmentation and reduced blastocyst quality. What are the proposed mechanisms by which ectopic chromosomal signaling or cortical instability leads to abnormal cleavage patterns in early embryos? #ESHREjc
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The discussion is open for the next 24h until 17:00 CET tomorrow Saturday
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Join the discussion 💫
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January 30, 2026 at 4:11 PM
The discussion is open for the next 24h until 17:00 CET tomorrow Saturday
Join the discussion 💫
Join the discussion 💫
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The discussion will be moderated by the #ESHREjc team:
@juanjo-fraire.bsky.social
@omarammar.bsky.social
@noemisalmeri.bsky.social
@ribeirosara.bsky.social
@mr-att.bsky.social
@dkalaitzopoulos.bsky.social
@fabrizzio-horta.bsky.social
@juanjo-fraire.bsky.social
@omarammar.bsky.social
@noemisalmeri.bsky.social
@ribeirosara.bsky.social
@mr-att.bsky.social
@dkalaitzopoulos.bsky.social
@fabrizzio-horta.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
The discussion will be moderated by the #ESHREjc team:
@juanjo-fraire.bsky.social
@omarammar.bsky.social
@noemisalmeri.bsky.social
@ribeirosara.bsky.social
@mr-att.bsky.social
@dkalaitzopoulos.bsky.social
@fabrizzio-horta.bsky.social
@juanjo-fraire.bsky.social
@omarammar.bsky.social
@noemisalmeri.bsky.social
@ribeirosara.bsky.social
@mr-att.bsky.social
@dkalaitzopoulos.bsky.social
@fabrizzio-horta.bsky.social
Q1. How do the structural components of the oocyte cortex (e.g., actin, myosin-!, pERM, Arp2/3, Fyn kinases) dynamically remodel during the transitions from GV to MIl and how do these changes mechanistically support spindle positioning and polar body extrusion? #ESHREjc
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January 30, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Q1. How do the structural components of the oocyte cortex (e.g., actin, myosin-!, pERM, Arp2/3, Fyn kinases) dynamically remodel during the transitions from GV to MIl and how do these changes mechanistically support spindle positioning and polar body extrusion? #ESHREjc
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Welcome to this month's #ESHREjc moderators 🙌 Have fun!
@gliperis.bsky.social
@noemisalmeri.bsky.social
@omarammar.bsky.social
@mr-att.bsky.social
@juanjo-fraire.bsky.social
@dkalaitzopoulos.bsky.social
@ribeirosara.bsky.social
@fabrizzio-horta.bsky.social
@gliperis.bsky.social
@noemisalmeri.bsky.social
@omarammar.bsky.social
@mr-att.bsky.social
@juanjo-fraire.bsky.social
@dkalaitzopoulos.bsky.social
@ribeirosara.bsky.social
@fabrizzio-horta.bsky.social
January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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For those who have not had the chance to read the paper our moderators have created a great Skytorial 👉 bsky.app/profile/glip...
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January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
For those who have not had the chance to read the paper our moderators have created a great Skytorial 👉 bsky.app/profile/glip...
#ESHREjc
#ESHREjc
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This edition’s paper is “The emerging role of the oocyte cortical domain in maturation, fertilization, and development” published in our academic journal Human Reproduction 👩🎓
🔗 doi.org/10.1093/humr...
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🔗 doi.org/10.1093/humr...
#ESHREjc
The emerging role of the oocyte cortical domain in maturation, fertilization, and development
Abstract. The cell cortex, a cytoskeletal network with regulatory signalling pathways, is localized beneath the cell membrane: it is especially prominent i
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January 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
This edition’s paper is “The emerging role of the oocyte cortical domain in maturation, fertilization, and development” published in our academic journal Human Reproduction 👩🎓
🔗 doi.org/10.1093/humr...
#ESHREjc
🔗 doi.org/10.1093/humr...
#ESHREjc
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🧬 The Oocyte Cortex: Fertility’s Hidden Control Layer
To find out join #ESHREjc on Friday 29/1 starting 17:00 CET.
@paolavigano.bsky.social @rvassena.bsky.social @enricabianchi.bsky.social&authors Giovanni Cotichio and Danilo Cimadomo
Paper ➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41206604/
🧵 #bluetorial 👇🏻
To find out join #ESHREjc on Friday 29/1 starting 17:00 CET.
@paolavigano.bsky.social @rvassena.bsky.social @enricabianchi.bsky.social&authors Giovanni Cotichio and Danilo Cimadomo
Paper ➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41206604/
🧵 #bluetorial 👇🏻
The emerging role of the oocyte cortical domain in maturation, fertilization, and development - PubMed
The cell cortex, a cytoskeletal network with regulatory signalling pathways, is localized beneath the cell membrane: it is especially prominent in mammalian oocytes. As in other cells, the cortex ensures appropriate shape and robustness of oocytes. It is also involved in other key and more specific …
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January 23, 2026 at 5:38 AM
🧬 The Oocyte Cortex: Fertility’s Hidden Control Layer
To find out join #ESHREjc on Friday 29/1 starting 17:00 CET.
@paolavigano.bsky.social @rvassena.bsky.social @enricabianchi.bsky.social&authors Giovanni Cotichio and Danilo Cimadomo
Paper ➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41206604/
🧵 #bluetorial 👇🏻
To find out join #ESHREjc on Friday 29/1 starting 17:00 CET.
@paolavigano.bsky.social @rvassena.bsky.social @enricabianchi.bsky.social&authors Giovanni Cotichio and Danilo Cimadomo
Paper ➡️ pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41206604/
🧵 #bluetorial 👇🏻
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🚨 The #ESHRE journal club is now on Bluesky!
Is the oocyte cortex the hidden key to egg quality, fertilisation, and embryo development?
Join us for the next #ESHREjc
🗓 30–31 January
⏰ 17:00 CET start-stop
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Experts 👉🏻 RitaVassena @paolavigano.bsky.social
Is the oocyte cortex the hidden key to egg quality, fertilisation, and embryo development?
Join us for the next #ESHREjc
🗓 30–31 January
⏰ 17:00 CET start-stop
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Experts 👉🏻 RitaVassena @paolavigano.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM
🚨 The #ESHRE journal club is now on Bluesky!
Is the oocyte cortex the hidden key to egg quality, fertilisation, and embryo development?
Join us for the next #ESHREjc
🗓 30–31 January
⏰ 17:00 CET start-stop
academic.oup.com/humrep/artic...
Experts 👉🏻 RitaVassena @paolavigano.bsky.social
Is the oocyte cortex the hidden key to egg quality, fertilisation, and embryo development?
Join us for the next #ESHREjc
🗓 30–31 January
⏰ 17:00 CET start-stop
academic.oup.com/humrep/artic...
Experts 👉🏻 RitaVassena @paolavigano.bsky.social
Hello Bluesky Community 👋
Fresh platform - same mission! We’re officially on Bluesky and looking forward to connecting with the community here! ✨ Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of reproductive science together.
Follow us @eshre.bsky.social and be part of what’s next. 💙
#ESHRE #ReproductiveHealth
Fresh platform - same mission! We’re officially on Bluesky and looking forward to connecting with the community here! ✨ Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of reproductive science together.
Follow us @eshre.bsky.social and be part of what’s next. 💙
#ESHRE #ReproductiveHealth
December 1, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Dear connections, any expert I have here that has good understanding of the current drought situation of Tigris river in Iraq? Science and geopolitics wise. I wanna do a short interview for my instagram.
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Dear connections, any expert I have here that has good understanding of the current drought situation of Tigris river in Iraq? Science and geopolitics wise. I wanna do a short interview for my instagram.
Whatever you’re offering as an in intervention whether big or small in the MAR world if it doesn’t tick one of these then it’s unnecessary especially if it comes with a fee to pay.
Ticking these requires evidence not a claim.
Ticking these requires evidence not a claim.
June 7, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Whatever you’re offering as an in intervention whether big or small in the MAR world if it doesn’t tick one of these then it’s unnecessary especially if it comes with a fee to pay.
Ticking these requires evidence not a claim.
Ticking these requires evidence not a claim.
Hi everyone, anyone aware of universities accepting researchers to do PhDs by publications (retrospective)? @academic-chatter.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Hi everyone, anyone aware of universities accepting researchers to do PhDs by publications (retrospective)? @academic-chatter.bsky.social
Our new #ESHREjc piece on genomics in POI diagnosis:
•VUS & their clinical challenges
•AI tools for pathogenicity prediction
•Missing genotype–phenotype links
•Equity in genetic testing access
•Personalized genetic counseling
doi.org/10.1093/humr...
•VUS & their clinical challenges
•AI tools for pathogenicity prediction
•Missing genotype–phenotype links
•Equity in genetic testing access
•Personalized genetic counseling
doi.org/10.1093/humr...
April 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Our new #ESHREjc piece on genomics in POI diagnosis:
•VUS & their clinical challenges
•AI tools for pathogenicity prediction
•Missing genotype–phenotype links
•Equity in genetic testing access
•Personalized genetic counseling
doi.org/10.1093/humr...
•VUS & their clinical challenges
•AI tools for pathogenicity prediction
•Missing genotype–phenotype links
•Equity in genetic testing access
•Personalized genetic counseling
doi.org/10.1093/humr...
1-Instead of pushing for equity in science and access to space, this trip risks turning a powerful symbol into a hollow performance. It follows a familiar script: elite women are put on display as signs of “progress” while the women most impacted by systemic barriers remain shut out.
April 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
1-Instead of pushing for equity in science and access to space, this trip risks turning a powerful symbol into a hollow performance. It follows a familiar script: elite women are put on display as signs of “progress” while the women most impacted by systemic barriers remain shut out.