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New Publication Online: Animal age, weight and estrus cycle stage impact the quality of in vitro grown follicles
May 4, 2012
In a publication from Human Reproduction, Oncofertility Consortium researchers investigate how common patient-specific variables, such as age, weight, and stage in the menstrual cycle, may affect the culture of ovarian follicles. Authors, Hirshfeld-Cytron, Duncan, Xu, Jozefik, Shea, and Woodruff examined how in vitro follicle growth…
Response Piece in Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology from Oncofertility Researcher, Gwendolyn Quinn
May 3, 2012
The field of adolescent and young adult oncology (AYAO) is developing and evolving, providing fertile ground for debate, discussion and the exchange of opinions. In the “Controversies” feature of the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology, the editors pose a key AYAO question to…
Oncofertility Consortium Members, Jessica Hornick, Francesca Duncan, Lonnie Shea and Teresa K. Woodruff, Publish New Study in the Journal of Human Reproduction
May 1, 2012
In this new study, the authors used the characteristic architecture of the rhesus macaque ovary, which is similar to the human ovary in terms of morphology and physiology, to devise robust isolation and culture methods for primate primordial follicles. Primordial follicles are con- fined to…
New Publication by Oncofertility Consortium Researchers, Gwendolyn P. Quinn, Caprice Knapp, Devin Murphy, Kelly Sawczyn and Leonard Sender
May 1, 2012
Survival takes precedence for adolescent patients with cancer and their families. Patients may not discuss their treatments’ potential to damage their reproductive capacity, which has significant psychological late effects in survivorship. This new study aims to identify whether a health-related quality of life (HRQoL) instrument intended…
NEW STUDY: Are you 13-29yrs old, have a history of cancer, and love playing video games? Sign up!
April 5, 2012
Recently on the OHSU Effect Talk Radio Show: Preserving Fertility During Cancer with Mary Zelinski, PhD
March 23, 2012
Oncofertility Consortium researchers David M. Lee, MD, and Mary B. Zelinski, PhD discuss battling cancer while maintaining the ability to have kids on The OHSU Effect: Inside Health & Science news radio show. Mary Zelinski is an Associate Scientist in the Division of Reproductive Sciences at Oregon Health and Science…