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Dr. Clark: Female Germ Cells Differentiation

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Categories: Blog, Cancer, Conferences, fertility, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, Research
Dr. Amander Clark of UCLA reviewed how differentiation of germ cells can be achieved from induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS). She reviewed how cells from the inner cell mass develop into the epiblast, which develop into all somatic cells including the primordial germ cell which differentiates into…
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Dr. Zelinski: Ovarian Vitrification

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, fertility, Oncofertility, Research, science
Dr. Mary Zelinski of Oregon Health Sciences University spoke about advances in vitrification of ovarian tissue and follicles in primates. She reviewed her lab’s technique for vitrification in a closed system which has been shown to preserve primordial, primary and secondary follicles in Macaques. Since,…
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Dr. Woodruff: Advances in Ovarian Follicle Development

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, General, Oncofertility, Research, science
The morning session, advances in bench research, began with a stimulating and thorough review on ovarian follicle development in vitro by Dr. Woodruff. Attendees learned that human follicle culture in vivo using a two-step, growth-stage-dependent maturation process is associated with greater success. New data on…
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Streaming live from the 2015 Oncofertility Conferece

Author image - Leah Bressler By: Leah Bressler -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, General, Oncofertility
Today, we’re excited to introduce a new blog series streaming live from the 9th annual Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond, which focuses on pediatric oncofertility and is attended by physicians and scientists from all over the globe. First a quick introduction from…
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November 5th: Breakout Sessions

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Education, Oncofertility
This week, Oncofertility Consortium is excited to offer FREE breakout sessions for attendees of our 9th Annual Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond on Thursday, November 5th. Detailed information will also be included in your conference programs.  Please plan to attend if you’re still in…
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Sponsor Highlight: Corner Bakery

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
The Oncofertility Consortium is so lucky to have the support of a number of sponsors for our upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond. Today, we’d like to highlight Corner Bakery for their generous donation of lunch on November 3rd and Snacks on November 4th.…
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Sponsor Highlight: SurvivorVision

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
The Oncofertility Consortium is so lucky to have the support of a number of sponsors for our upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond. Today, we’d like to highlight SurvivorVision for their generous sponsorship.  We thank them for their consistent work with cancer survivors! **************************************************
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Sponsor Highlight: SeventyK

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
The Oncofertility Consortium is so lucky to have the support of a number of sponsors for our upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond. Today, we’d like to highlight SeventyK for their generous sponsorship.  We thank them for their consistent advocacy for adolescent and young adult cancer…
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Sponsor Highlight: EMD Serono

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
The Oncofertility Consortium is so lucky to have the support of a number of sponsors for our upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond. Today, we’d like to highlight EMD Serono for their generous sponsorship.  We thank them for their consistent support and collaboration! **************************************************
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Sponsor Highlight: Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Cancer, Conferences, Oncofertility
The Oncofertility Consortium is so lucky to have the support of a number of sponsors for our upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond. Today, we’d like to highlight the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center for their generous sponsorship.  The funds provided by the…
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November 4th: Keynote Highlight

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing the speaker bio for our November 4th, 2015 Keynote, Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD ************************************************** Brandon Hayes-Lattin, MD, Medical Director,…
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November 4th: Afternoon Session Highlights

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing speaker bios for the Afternoon Session on November 4th, 2015 which focuses on Survivorship ************************************************** Terri L. Woodard,…
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November 4th: Afternoon Panel Session Highlights

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing speaker bios for the Afternoon Panel Session on November 4th, 2015 which focuses on Survivorship and Psycho-social issues and is…
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November 4th: Morning Panel Session Highlights

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing speaker bios for the Morning Panel Session on November 4th, 2015 which focuses on Gender Dysphoria and is…
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November 4th: Morning Session Highlights

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing speaker bios for the Morning Session on November 4th, 2015 which focuses on Critical Topics Beyond the Oncobox…
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November 3rd: Global Perspectives Highlight

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing the speaker bio for the November 3rd Global Perspectives presentation by Antionette Anazodo, MD. ********************************************************* Antoinette Anazodo,…
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November 3rd: Afternoon Panel Session Highlight

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing speaker bios for the Afternoon Panel Session on November 3, 2015 which focuses on clinical fertility preservation topics…
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November 3rd: Afternoon Session Highlights

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the upcoming Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing speaker bios for the Afternoon Session of November 3, 2015 which focuses on clinical research updates. ********************************************************* Gracia,…
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November 3rd: Morning Session Highlights

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Oncofertility
We’re now less than a month away from the 9th Annual Oncofertility Conference, Critical Conversations in Oncofertility: Pediatrics and Beyond.  In the coming days and weeks, we will highlight different sessions of the meeting and our wonderful speakers. Today, we’re sharing speaker bios for the…
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inviTRA: International Fertility Fair

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Education, fertility, Fertility Preservation, General, Global Partner
Last month, Spain hosted the first assisted reproduction trade fair for patients, inviTRA. The best national and international clinics participated in the free event with exhibitors able to directly address patients during seminars.  Attendees received access to the associated magazine, Assisted Reproduction which has over 500,000 monthly…
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2014 OncofertilIty Consortium Conference

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, In the news, Oncofertility
The 2014 Oncofertility Consortium Conference was a great success! For two days, researchers, clinicians, students, and trainees from around the globe transcended on Northwestern University and participated in lectures, panel discussions, and hands-on training programs to learn about the advances in the field of fertility…
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OCC 2014 Speaker Bio: Dr. Daniel Green

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Cancer, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, Research
The 2014 Oncofertility Consortium Conference is less than a month away! We’re excited to introduce Dr. Daniel Green from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His talk “Fertility and Pregnancy Outcome After Childhood Cancer” will be the culmination to our exciting morning session on day 1…
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Monqiue Hinchcliff, MD, MS, Oncofertility Consortium Conference Speaker

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, General, Oncofertility, Research
Dr. Monique Hinchcliff is the Associate Clinical Director and the Director of Translational Research for the Northwestern Scleroderma Program.  Her research interests include the use of high-throughput, unbiased, approaches to define clinically relevant molecular subsets of systemic sclerosis/scleroderma.  Since 2008, she has led the effort…
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