Dr. David Jareño Martínez
Senior Embryologist, CHIREC IVF Laboratory
Board Member, Belgian Society for Reproductive Medicine (BSRM)

In Belgium — a country known for its highly developed healthcare system within Europe — the CHIREC (Centre Hospitalier Interrégional Edith Cavell) Hospital Group is committed to advancing comprehensive and innovative medical care across a wide range of disciplines.
Belgium is also recognized as the birthplace of ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection), where the world’s first successful procedure was performed.* Building on this spirit of innovation, CHIREC’s IVF (in vitro fertilization) laboratory is dedicated to providing sophisticated and personalized fertility treatments tailored to each patient.

Now, Nikon’s motorized inverted microscope ECLIPSE Ti2-I, designed for ICSI/IMSI procedures, is poised to bring new possibilities in this clinical setting.
We spoke with Dr. David Jareño Martínez, Senior Embryologist at CHIREC’s IVF laboratory for over 16 years, about his impressions of the microscope’s optical performance, automation functions, and the potential impact these may have on treatment outcomes.

* The world’s first ICSI procedure was successfully performed at UZ Brussel.
https://brusselsmorning.com/thirty-years-ago-the-very-first-icsi-baby-was-born-in-uz-brussel/20731/

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Shoko Ieda
Embryology Laboratory Manager
Minatomirai Yume Clinic

Sumi Shimamura
Chief Embryologist
Minatomirai Yume Clinic

In April 2022, insurance coverage for infertility treatment started in Japan, making it easier for couples who want to conceive to receive ICSI treatment. However, in general, there is still a belief that “infertility is not a disease”, so there are many patients who suffer from anxiety or feel impatient during treatment. We interviewed Shoko Ieda and Sumi Shimamura of the Minatomirai Yume Clinic, who say that they find it rewarding to acknowledge these emotions and help such patients with the birth of their babies, about their impressions of using “ECLIPSE Ti2-I”.

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Tatsuya Kobayashi, Ph.D.
Fujita Health University
Fujita Medical Innovation Center Tokyo
The Center for Advanced Reproductive Medicine
Department of Regulatory Science
Associate Professor

The declining birth rate presents a critical social issue that demands attention. Advancements in assisted reproductive technology (ART) are further anticipated to play a key role in addressing this issue. Fujita Medical Innovation Center Tokyo (FMiC) is committed to clinical practice, and the ongoing research and development of ART to help more people wishing to become parents. Nikon’s motorized inverted microscope for ICSI/IMSI, the ECLIPSE Ti2-I, plays a key role in this process. To gain deeper insights into its implementations and practical applications, we spoke with Dr. Tatsuya Kobayashi, an embryologist and Associate Professor at Fujita Health University’s Department of Regulatory Science.

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Eun-Kyung Kim, Ph.D
CHA University Medical Center
Global CHA Embryolab Academy
Fertility Training Center Director

Declining birth rates are a major global issue, and the need for training of embryologists — specialists who handle oocytes, sperm, and fertilized embryos — has become increasingly urgent to help address this problem. The CHA Biomedical Group in South Korea has established the Global CHA Embryolab Academy (GCEA), a specialized institution that systematically trains embryologists to support assisted reproductive technology (ART). 

At GCEA, Nikon’s ECLIPSE Ti2-I motorized inverted microscope for ICSI and IMSI plays a vital role for embryologists. Dr. Eun-Kyung Kim, a highly experienced embryologist and director of the Fertility Training Center at the institute, shared insights on the microscope’s operation and the benefits of its implementation. 

*This article contains interviews with healthcare professionals regarding our products. However, these interviews do not guarantee the efficacy, effectiveness, or performance of the products, nor do they constitute an official endorsement, recommendation, advice, or selection by the featured professionals.