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In the News
The Oncofertility Consortium Reaches 1,000 Followers on Twitter
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Monday, April 22, 2013
New Chemo Drug Found to be Gentler on Fertility, Tough on Cancer Developed by Northwestern Oncofertility Researchers
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
A new gentler chemotherapy drug in the form of nanoparticles has been designed by Northwestern Medicine® scientists to be less toxic to a young woman’s fertility but tough on cancer. This is the first cancer drug tested while in development for its effect on fertility using a novel in vitro test.
New Publication from Oncofertility Consortium Members: Future Directions in Oncofertility and Fertility Preservation: A Report from the 2011 Oncofertility Consortium Conference
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Friday, March 15, 2013
The Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology recently published a report by Oncofertility Consortium® members, Kate E. Waimey, PhD, Francesca E. Duncan, PhD, H. Irene Su, MD, Kristin Smith, Harlan Wallach, MFA, Kemi Jona, PhD, Christos Coutifaris, MD, PhD, Clarisa R. Gracia, MD, MSCE, Lonnie D. Shea, PhD, Robert E. Brannigan, MD, R. Jeffrey Chang, MD, Mary B. Zelinski, PhD, Richard L. Stouffer, PhD, Robert L. Taylor, and Teresa K.
New Publication from Oncofertility Consortium Members: Morphological and Functional Preservation of Pre-Antral Follicles after Vitrification of Macaque Ovarian Tissue in a Closed System
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Oncofertility Consortium® members, Ting AY, Yeoman RR, Campos JR, Lawson MS, Mullen SF, Fahy GM, Zelinski MB, published a paper in Human Reproduction entitled, Morphological and functional preservation of pre-antral follicles after vitrification of macaque ovarian tissue in a closed system.
Teresa K. Woodruff, PhD Speaks to the Huffington Post About Looming NIH Budget Cuts
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Friday, March 1, 2013
The National Institutes of Health will be forced to reduce its spending by 5.1 percent, or about $1.6 billion this year, beginning today (3.1.2013) if President Barack Obama and Congress don't strike a deal. Research labs in universities across America are preparing for the cuts, which they predict will slow down progress on vital projects, including fertility preservation research. Teresa K.
Oncofertility Consortium Member, Laxmi Kondapalli, MD, MSCE, in the Spotlight!
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Monday, February 4, 2013
Oncofertility Consortium® member, Laxmi Kondapalli, MD, MSCE, was recently featured in an article about her impressive work in Oncofertility at the University of Colorado Cancer Center in Denver, Colorado. Dr. Kondapalli did her Oncofertility training at both Northwestern University and the University of Pennsylvania, and now she is the leader of the Oncofertility Program at CU Cancer Center. Read Doctor Spotlight: Laxmi Kondapalli, MD MSCE.
Teresa Woodruff, PhD, Speaks to the Chicago Tribune About Oncofertility
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Friday, February 1, 2013
Dr. Woodruff sits down with the Chicago Tribune to discuss oncofertility, the term she coined in 2006 to describe the emerging subfield that bridges oncology and reproductive research to explore and expand options for the reproductive future of cancer survivors. Also featured in the article are Fertility Preservation Patient Navigator, Kristin Smith, Oncofertility Consortium® member and Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Northwestern's Feinberg School, Ralph Kazer, MD, and Consortium regular and young adult cancer survivor, Jenna Benn.
New Oncofertility Publication: Lives in the Balance: Women With Cancer and the Right to Fertility Care
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Tuesday, January 29, 2013
In a new publication in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Oncofertility Consortium® members Clarisa Gracia, MD, and Jacqueline Jeruss, MD, discuss the importance of fertility preservation communication among oncology providers and newly diagnosed young female cancer patients so that an informed choice about whether or not to pursue fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment can be made.
Now accepting applications for a Reproductive Health Science – Post-Doctoral Associate
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Reproductive Health Science – Post-Doctoral Associate
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is recruiting a full-time, Post-Doctoral Associate to join an established and successful academic unit. Successful candidate will have completed a doctorate in biology from a credentialed institution and will have demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed publications. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience. Substantial experience in ovarian biology (including mammalian oocyte collection and ovarian culture) and micromanipulation/microinjection is preferred. The start date for the position will be whenever a suitable candidate is found.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is located on the downtown Chicago campus of Northwestern University.
Interested candidates should forward curriculum vitae by 1/31/2013 for fullest consideration to:
Teresa Woodruff, PhD
Vice Chair, Research
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
303 E. Superior Street, Suite 10-121
Chicago, IL 60611
woodruff-office@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Open Now: Earn Continuing Medical Education Credits in Oncofertility
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Monday, December 3, 2012
The Oncofertility Consortium® is proud to announce the launch of Oncofertility Online, a virtual continuing medical education program for healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, and physicians assistants.
