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The Oncoferility Consortium is proud to be a new member of the LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance (AYA). LIVESTONG AYA is made up of more than 140 research, clinical education, and advocacy organizations nationwide dedicated to making advances in cancer treatment for people aged 15 to…

A new article by members of the Oncofertility Consortium identified conditions to improve non-human primate secondary follicle growth in a three-dimensional alginate matrix. The study, "Secondary follicle growth and oocyte maturation during encapsulated three-dimensional culture in rhesus monkeys: effects of gonadotrophins, oxygen and fetuin," found…

  On February 14, 2011, California state assembly member Anthony Portantino introduced legislation, AD 428, which would mandate that health insurance plans cover the cost of fertility preservation. The legislation would cover patients in California suffering from conditions whose treatment plans, such as chemotherapy, could…

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…

An electronic version of the Biology of Reproduction includes a recent paper by Oncofertility Consortium researchers, titled, “In Vitro Oocyte Maturation and Preantral Follicle Culture from the Luteal Phase Baboon Ovary Produce Mature Oocytes.” While traditional IVF procedures are options for some female cancer patients to undergo fertility…

Every year, the Oncofertility Consortium provides funding for pilot studies to investigate emerging aspects of oncofertility. The results of one pilot study termed the Survey for Preservation of Adolescent Reproduction (SPARE) were just published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics by Oncofertility Consortium…

The Winter 2010 edition of the Journal of Law, Medicine, and Ethics includes a discussion by Oncofertility Consortium researchers Daniel Basco, Lisa Camp-Engelstein, Ph.D., and Sarah Rodriguez, Ph.D. Many states have existing mandates that require health insurance companies to cover the costs of infertility treatments. This article…

Doody’s Publishers’ Club, which provides reviews for recent publications in the health sciences, rated the Consortium’s new book, Oncofertility: Ethical, Legal, Social, and Medical Perspectives, a 97 out of 100. This glowing review assesses that the book is, “useful for all who work in any aspect of cancer,…

In early September, Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD, talked with reporter Claudia Kalb about reproductive options for young cancer patients. An article published on November 8, 2010 in Newsweek Magazine discusses the current and experimental techniques that can help childhood cancer patients preserve their fertility more…

The American Association of Cancer Research discusses fertility in the Fall issue of the CR Magazine. The series, written by Alanna Kennedy explores fertility options before and after cancer treatment with a special section on “Preserving Your Child’s Fertility.” Two members of the Oncofertility Consortium, Drs. Marla…

Richard Stouffer, PhD, Senior Scientist and Head of the Division of Reproductive Sciences at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, member of the Oncoferitlity Consortium and PI of the Bioengineering Primate Follicles: From Immature Eggs to Live Births project, won the 2010 Distinguished Research Award…

October 23rd and 24th were exciting days to be at the National Mall in Washington, DC, where the USA Science and Engineering Festival was held. More than 850 leading science organizations presented their wares in a national effort to reinvigorate youth in science and engineering,…

TIME Magazine has published a companion piece to its first article about Oncofertility, which highlighted the oncofertility story of Holly Trandel. The newer article discusses the personal story of Lindsay Beck, the founder of a fertility preservation advocacy group, Fertile Hope, which is now part…

Five teachers in San Diego, California were named “Teachers of the Year” during an evening gala on Saturday, October 16th, 2010. The annual televised event honored outstanding public school teachers in San Diego County. Ericka Senegar-Mitchell, PhD was one of the honored teachers. “Dr. Ericka,”…

The Oncofertility Consortium is pleased to announce that the second volume of its Oncofertility series is now available on Amazon.com! Fertility preservation is an emerging field not only in the basic and clinical sciences, but also in the social sciences and humanities.  Oncofertility: Ethical, Legal,…

In an article titled “Saving for a Family,” TIME Magazine discusses new techniques in oncofertility, patient stories, and the ethical considerations for this dynamic field. It also includes interviews with multiple members of the Oncofertility Consortium. The article is available on the TIME website. 

Ireland’s largest selling daily newspaper, the Irish Independent, recently reported on the fertility of cancer patients. The article published on August 23, 2010 is titled “Real Life: Don’t be Afraid to ask,” discusses recent fertility advances and interviews Oncofertility Consortium members. 

The 2010 Goombay Bash raised more than $570,000 for cancer research and aired a video showing how funds from the event are used to advance science. They highlighted Dr. Teresa Woodruff and her ability to leverage a donation from the H Foundation into a multi-million…