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New Publication: Legal Designations for Ovarian Transplantation
January 31, 2011
Oncofertility Consortium bioethicist Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD, recently published an article, “Gametes or organs? How should we legally classify ovaries used for transplantation in the USA?” The scholarship in the Journal of Medical Ethics covers the legal nuances of donating an organ that also has the…
Chemistry of Life Processes Institue Covers Increased Rates of Oncofertility Consultations
January 28, 2011
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…
Chicago Magazine Includes Oncofertility in “Breakthroughs in Women’s Health”
January 21, 2011
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…
New Publication: Infertility, Cancer, and Changing Gender Norms
January 17, 2011
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.
Special Article in Mayo Clinic Proceedings on Fertility Preservation
January 6, 2011
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…
New Publication: In Vitro Techniques Produce Mature Oocytes from Luteal Phase Primate Ovary
December 10, 2010
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…