Year: 2011

Paul Lauritzen Ph.D., and Andrea Vincini S.J., recently published Oncofertility and the Boundaries of Moral Reflection. The scholarship in Theological Studies reflects on advances in fertility preservation in relation to magisterial teaching. The authors focus specifically on ovarian tissue transplantation (OTT) and argue that this…

Watch the Virtual Grand Rounds presentation on John Rock, a doctor and scientist, whose treatement of infertile couples led to the first sucessful fertilization of a human egg outside of the body. Drs. Margaret Marsh and Wanda Ronner further discuss their research on Rock who…

Northwestern University’s Chemistry of Life Processes Institute recently highlighted the dramatic increase in fertility preservation consultations for young cancer patients through Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. The institute, which promotes scientific advances by reducing traditional barriers between chemical, physical, engineering, and life sciences, discussed how the interdisciplinary mission…

The January 2011 issue of Chicago Magazine includes a special section on medial breakthroughs that are changing the face of women’s health in Chicago and the world. The article discusses the impact of the Oncofertility Consortium and includes an interview with Dr. Teresa Woodruff. Read…

  Congratulations to Shauna Gardino, Sarah Rodriguez, PhD, and Liza Campo-Engelstein, PhD, on their article, “Infertility, Cancer, and Changing Gender Norms,” in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship. Learn more about the publication on our blog or read the whole article.

The January 2011 edition of Mayo Clinic Proceedings includes a special article discussing reproductive topics for cancer patients. The piece, “Fertility Preservation,” examines the impact of cancer treatment on future fertility and existing options for patients. The authors, Jensen, Morbeck, and Coddington, further identify potential…