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New Papers from Australia

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Categories: Blog, Cancer, Global Partner, Oncofertility, Publication, Research
Congratulations to our colleagues in Australia who recently published two new review papers in the Journal of Psycho-Oncology. Read the abstracts below and click the links to read the full text.  Clinician provision of oncofertility support in cancer patients of a reproductive age: A systematic…
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CCSS Career Development Award

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Categories: Blog, In the news, Research
Tags: announcement, award, CCSS, junior faculty, trainees
See below for information regarding the CCSS Career Development Award. This announcement is directed to both junior faculty and trainees. All of the information regarding this award is included below. Best of luck with your application! CCSS Career Development Award https://ccss.stjude.org/ The CCSS Career Development…
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Abstract Awards Available!

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Meetings, Oncofertility, Research
Tags: abstract awards, Awards, OCC 2017, posters
We are now accepting abstract submissions for the upcoming Oncofertility Conference!  Abstract submission deadline is September 29, 2017.  You will be notified on October 6th of acceptance.  Note that conference registration and attendance is required for all poster presenters. Abstract awards are available to the three strongest…
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May VGR Now Online

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Cancer, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, Patient Stories, Research, Virtual Grand Rounds
The May VGR, delivered by Dr. Angela Lawson, is now available online. Dr. Lawson's talk Balancing Hope and Loss: Psychological Aspects of Gamete Cryopreservation in Cancer Patients explored the psychological aspects of infertility and oncofertility and she discussed her approach to counseling these patients. There were a number of engaging questions…
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2017-2018 VGR Schedule Now Online!

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Categories: Blog, Fertility Preservation, Global Partner, Oncofertility, Research, science, Virtual Grand Rounds
Tags: 2017-2018 Virtual Grand Rounds Series, VGR, VGRs, virtual classroom, virtual grand rounds, virtual learning
The 2017-2018 Virtual Grand Rounds schedule is now available online. The series Oncofertility Practice Building will focus on the multifaceted approach to setting up an oncofertility practice, both domestically and aboard, and discuss practical ways to develop and implement an oncofertility program. Click here to learn more…
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2017 Oncofertility Conference Agenda Now Available!

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, Conferences, Fertility Preservation, Global Partner, Meetings, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility, Research, science
Tags: 2017 oc meeting, 2017 OCC, annual conference, Conference, OCC, Oncofertility conference
The agenda for the 2017 Oncofertility Conference is now online! We are so excited to host the 11th annual meeting of the field on November 14-16, 2017 in Chicago, IL. The agenda is filled with a full-day of education sessions including a hands-on training course and…
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Publication in PNAS

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Categories: Blog, In the news, Publication, Research, science
Dr. Francesca Duncan and her colleagues recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).  This paper "mTORC1/2 Inhibition Preserves Ovarian Function and Fertility during Genotoxic Chemotherapy" is significant for the following reasons: "A major unresolved issue for premenopausal women undergoing chemotherapy is…
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New Report in Toxicological Sciences

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Categories: Blog, Publication, Research
Drs. Teresa Woodruff and Shuo Xiao recently published in Toxicological Sciences, which is one of the top journals in toxicology field. This paper examined doxorubicin and its effect on follicle function and oocyte health. Here is more information about the paper from its author Dr. Shuo Xiao:…
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A New You, That’s Who

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Categories: Blog, children, Communication, Research
Tags: a new you, animations, childhood reproductive education, fertiloons, that's who, videos
The Oncofertility Consortium is excited to announce the release of ‘A New You, That’s Who’, part of the Childhood Reproductive Education Project.  In collaboration with faculty from Northwestern’s School of Communication, including Ellen Wartella, PhD, Alexis Lauricella, PhD, Lisa Hurwitz, and Eric Patrick, MFA, the team worked…
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New Oncofertility Publication in JARG

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Categories: Blog, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility, Publication, Research, science
Dr. Monica Laronda and colleagues recently published a paper in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction entitled "Good manufacturing practice requirements for the production of tissue vitrification and warming and recovery kits for clinical research​" . The main objective of this study was to establish an easy-to-use kit…
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Increasing Awareness and Access to Oncofertility Care

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Categories: Advocate, Blog, Fertility Preservation, Global Partner, In the news, Oncofertility, Publication, Research
Oncofertility colleagues, Drs. Richard Anderson and Melanie Davies from the UK recently published an editorial in The BMJ encouraging specialists across the UK to standardize fertility preservation interventions since awareness about fertility preservation remains relatively low. Despite national guidelines, obstacles still remain in terms of…
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Stay Connected!

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Categories: Blog, Communication, Fertility Preservation, General, Global Partner, In the news, Meetings, National Physicians Cooperative, Oncofertility, Publication, Research, science
Are you getting the latest information from the Oncofertility Consortium?  Click here to have blogs delivered directly to your inbox. Sign up or connect with us on social media for all the latest oncofertility news and updates.  Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Find us…
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TEDxNorthwesternU 2016: Beyond Boundaries

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Research
On April 9th, Woodruff Lab member Monica Laronda, PhD participated in TEDxNorthwesternU 2016: Beyond Boundaries.  During this day-long event, speakers discussed the creativity and ingenuity that drives innovation at Northwestern and around the world.   Monica’s TEDx talk described current innovations at NU that advances the…
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Earn a Masters Degree in Reproductive Science and Medicine

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Categories: Blog, Education, In the news, Research, science
Tags: Master of Science, Masters Degree, Masters Program, NU-MSRM, Reproductive Science and Medicine
The Center for Reproductive Science at Northwestern University is proud to announce a new Master of Science in Reproductive Science and Medicine program offered under the direction of Dr. Teresa Woodruff and management of Drs. Francesca Duncan and Elizabeth Sefton! This is an exciting opportunity…
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Presentations from the 2015 Conference- James Smith, MD

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Meetings, Research
Tags: 2015 Conference, boys, Fertility Preservation, James Smith, OCC 2015, sterilization
James Smith, MD, was a featured speaker at the 2015 Oncofertility Consortium Conference to discuss fertility preservation in the male population. Dr. Smith is an Associate Professor and Director of the UCSF Male Reproductive Health practice where he cares for infertile men, boys and men needing…
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Presentations from the 2015 Conference- Irene Su, MD, MSCE, and Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD

Author image - Lauren Ataman-Millhouse By: Lauren Ataman-Millhouse -
Categories: Blog, children, Conferences, ethics, Research
Tags: 2015 Conference, 2015 OCC, adolescents, ethics, Irene Su, Lisa Campo-Engelstein, Ovarian Stimulation
The next presentations in our 2015 Oncofertility Conference series discuss the Medical and Ethical Considerations in Ovarian Stimulation of Adolescents. Dr. Irene Su, MD, MSCE presentation focused on the medical considerations and Dr. Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD, discussed the ethical considerations. Dr. Su is an Associate…
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Presentations from the 2015 Conference- Clarisa Gracia, MD, MSCE

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Meetings, Research
Tags: 2015 Conference, Clarisa Gracia, cryopreservation, OCC 2015, OTC, vitrification
Clarisa Gracia, MD, MSCE, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinologist, University of Pennsylvania, delivered the first talk during the afternoon Clinical Research Updates session during the 2015 Oncofertility Conference. Her interests include the study of hormonal and symptomatic changes during the natural menopausal…
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New Publication on LGBTQ cancer survivors’ outlooks

Author image - Brigid Martz Smith By: Brigid Martz Smith -
Categories: Blog, Fertility Preservation, Oncofertility, Publication, Research
There is an exciting new publication in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship from authors Andrea M. Russell, Kathleen M. Galvin, Maya M. Harper, and Marla L. Clayman.  The article, A comparison of heterosexual and LGBTQ cancer survivors' outlooks on relationships, family building, possible infertility, and patient-doctor…
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Presentations from the 2015 Conference- Amander Clark, PhD

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Meetings, Research, science
Tags: 2015 Conference, Amander Clark, iPS, OCC 2015
Dr. Amander Clark, PhD (Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology, Director of the Embryonic Stem Cell Derivation laboratory and Key member of the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative and Stem Cell Research at the University of…
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Presentations from the 2015 Conference- Mary Zelinski, PhD

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Categories: Blog, Conferences, Meetings, Research, science
Tags: 2015 Conference, follicles, OCC 2015, ovarian tissue, primates
Dr. Mary Zelinski is an Associate Scientist in the Division of Reproductive & Developmental Sciences, and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Oregon Health & Science University. Her research centers on understanding the development and function of primate ovarian follicles.   She is…
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Global Partner in the News!

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Categories: Blog, Global Partner, In the news, Research, science
Tags: BOC, Brazil, global partners, Jhenifer Rodrigues
Leader of the Brazilian Oncofertility Consortium Wins a Recognized Research Prize in Brazil Dr. Jhenifer Rodrigues recently was awarded a prestigious prize for her PhD disseration. Below is a blog from Dr. Rodrigues highlighting her success: By Jhenifer Rodrigues, PhD The researcher and leader of…
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