From Policy to Practice: Regulatory and Operational Challenges in Human Biobanking
Date: 5 October 2026
Time: 1:00pm EDT / 5:00pm UTC
Moderators: Adriana Invitti, Naoko Sasamoto
Speakers: Omero Benedicto Poli Netto, Elise Courtois and Danielle Luciano
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Multidisciplinary Team Meetings in Endometriosis and Adenomyosis Care: From Consensus to Clinical Practice
Date: 24 September 2026
Time: 1:00pm EDT / 6:00pm CET
Moderator: Berivan Guzelbag
Speakers: Adrien Crestani, Laurin Burla
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Surgical Management of Adenomyosis and Endometriosis: Techniques, Efficacy, and Clinical Outcomes
Date: 26 August 2026
Time: 8:00am EDT / 8:00pm CST
Moderator:Dr. Zhixing Jin
Speakers: Professor Xishi Liu ( Fudan University – CN) – Laparoscopic Adenomyomectomy: How to do it? And its efficacy without post‑operative medication
Dr Alexander Kopelman(Federal University of Sao Paulo) – Surgical Management of Endometriosis in Women with Infertility
Applications are open for the WES Early Career Investigator Awards 2027.
Six grants of $20,000 CAD are available to early-career researchers working in endometriosis and adenomyosis.
Applications close: 30 September 2026.
Full details and to apply, please click here.
It is with deep sadness that the World Endometriosis Society shares the passing of Professor Asgerally “Asgi” Fazleabas. Asgi had been a WES Ambassador since 2011 and a valued member of our Mentor Program, where he served as a bridge between generations of endometriosis researchers – generously offering his time, wisdom, and encouragement to emerging scientists around the world. His warmth and collaborative spirit exemplified the very best of our Society’s mission, and his presence at WES events inspired all who had the privilege of knowing him. The loss of his guidance and friendship leaves a profound void in our international community.
Asgi was a transformative figure in endometriosis science. As University Distinguished Professor and Foundation Professor at Michigan State University – the highest honors that institution bestows – he pioneered the baboon model of endometriosis, enabling the study of disease etiology and progression from its very onset. His laboratory explored the progressive epigenetic and gene expression changes in the eutopic endometrium driven by the presence of endometriosis and enhanced understanding of the development of progesterone resistance and the roles of angiogenesis, microRNAs, and neurogenesis. This work, funded continuously by the National Institutes of Health since 1986, carried profound translational relevance for understanding endometriosis-associated infertility. His contributions were recognized with the NIH Beacon Award, election as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Society for the Study of Reproduction’s Research Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Carl G. Hartman Award. He served as SSR President (2008–2009) and as Lead Director and Chair of the Board of Scientific Advisors of the prestigious Frontiers in Reproduction Course at Woods Hole for over two decades.
The World Endometriosis Society extends our heartfelt condolences to Asgi’s family, friends, trainees, and colleagues around the world. We honor his extraordinary legacy by continuing the work he championed – advancing endometriosis research, fostering global collaboration, and nurturing the next generation of scientists as he did throughout his career. He will be remembered not only for his scientific leadership but for the countless lives and careers he shaped with his kindness and dedication to improving women’s health. He will be deeply missed.
Stepwise Endometriosis Imaging: know normal, recognize disease, diagnose correctly
Date: 29 June 2026
Time: 12pm EDT / 6pm CEST
Moderator: Anneke Schreurs
Speakers: Sabrine Kol, Razvan Petru Derihaci
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We are pleased to announce that WES in collaboration with the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) and the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE) have worked on a new Good Practice Recommendations for Adenomyosis paper, which is now ready for stakeholder review.
Adenomyosis is a benign but debilitating gynaecological disorder, with an estimated prevalence that varies significantly among populations. This Good Practice Recommendations paper critically assesses current methodologies for diagnosing adenomyosis, spotlighting the heterogeneity in the literature concerning its terminology, classification, and diagnostic approaches.
The purpose of this paper is to provide recommendations which can aid in the reduction of this observed heterogeneity, aiming to improving diagnosis and disease management in the future.
The Good Practice Recommendations paper is open for review until 23 June 2026, and we are sharing this with our WES Community for your consideration and comments.
We ask that you read the draft recommendations available here, download the reviewer form, complete your comments on the form and return it guidelines@eshre.eu before 23 June 2026.
We thank you in advance for your contribution.
WES is pleased to announce following the great success of WCE2025 in Sydney, the 17th World Congress on Endometriosis will be held 2-5 June 2027 in Istanbul, Turkey.
For more information visit the WCE2027 website by clicking the image below. Be sure to register your interest to receive more information.
At the World Congress of Endometriosis in Sydney in May this year, the announcement of the $50 million Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) was made and is now a reality. AERI is a basic research Institute, centred at UNSW Sydney, with partner organisations at other Australian Universities. The Institute will undertake scientific research that leads to translational changes for all people with endometriosis. This will include programs such as pre-clinical models for endometriosis, drug repurposing and a ‘blue-sky’ program to progress the challenges that endometriosis presents.
AERI’s ‘5 C’ philosophy of Collaboration, Clinical Care, Community, Coordination and Capacity building drive AERI to ensure a program of research that is progressive, directed and adaptive. The 10-year philanthropic gift that underpins AERI provides the surety for researchers willing to take on challenges for now, and challenges for the future.
We are undertaking a global search for AERI, who will play a key leadership role by leading an internationally recognised, innovative and impactful program of translational research focused on endometriosis. The AERI mission of ‘cause and cure’ has been determined by people with endometriosis as the most meaningful outcomes that will change their lives. Changing our fundamental understanding of endometriosis and how it impacts individuals, their families and society can and will be achieved.
This is a fulltime (35 hours a week) role based at UNSW, Sydney Australia for a level D-E academic (Associate Professor/Professor) who has the technical skills, passion and vision to lead AERI. The chair appointment will be 5 years initially, plus a continuing substantive Professorial appointment and has an attractive salary package.
Further information:
Please see LinkedIn or Jobs UNSW for detailed description and job application.
Enquiries:
Prof Jason Abbott, Interim Director AERI for more information
Merita O’Connell, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW, Sydney
E: merita.oconnell@unsw.edu.au
