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Installing oncofertility programs for common cancers in limited resource settings (Repro-Can-OPEN Study): An extrapolation during the global crisis of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Installing oncofertility programs for common cancers in limited resource settings (Repro-Can-OPEN Study): An extrapolation during the global crisis of Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2020 Jun 27;: Authors: Salama M, Ataman-Millhouse L, Braham M, Berjeb K, Khrouf M, Rodrigues JK, Reis FM, Silva TC, Sánchez F, Romero S, Smitz J, Vásquez L, Vega M, Sobral…

Zinc Dynamics during Drosophila Oocyte Maturation and Egg Activation.

Zinc Dynamics during Drosophila Oocyte Maturation and Egg Activation. iScience. 2020 Jun 16;23(7):101275 Authors: Hu Q, Duncan FE, Nowakowski AB, Antipova OA, Woodruff TK, O'Halloran TV, Wolfner MF Abstract Temporal fluctuations in zinc concentration are essential signals, including during oogenesis and early embryogenesis. In mammals, zinc accumulation and release are required…

Testicular organoid formation is a property of immature somatic cells, which self-assemble and exhibit long-term hormone-responsive endocrine function.

Testicular organoid formation is a property of immature somatic cells, which self-assemble and exhibit long-term hormone-responsive endocrine function. Biofabrication. 2020 Jun 03;: Authors: Edmonds ME, Woodruff TK Abstract Testicular organoid models are tools to study testicular physiology, development, and spermatogenesisin vitro. However, few side-by-side comparisons of organoid generation method have been…

Counseling and surveillance of obstetric risks for female childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: recommendations from the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group.

Counseling and surveillance of obstetric risks for female childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer survivors: recommendations from the International Late Effects of Childhood Cancer Guideline Harmonization Group. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Jun 02;: Authors: van der Kooi ALF, Mulder RL, Hudson MM, Kremer LCM, Skinner R, Constine LS, van Dorp W, van Dulmen-den Broeder E, Winther…

Distinct follicular and luteal transcriptional profiles in engineered human ectocervical tissue dependent on menstrual cycle phase.

Distinct follicular and luteal transcriptional profiles in engineered human ectocervical tissue dependent on menstrual cycle phase. Biol Reprod. 2020 Apr 21;: Authors: McKinnon KE, Getsios S, Woodruff TK Abstract To investigate genomic pathways that may influence physiology and infectivity during the menstrual cycle, RNA sequence analysis was performed on patient-matched engineered…

Survey of Fertility Preservation Options Available to Patients With Cancer Around the Globe.

Survey of Fertility Preservation Options Available to Patients With Cancer Around the Globe. JCO Glob Oncol. 2020;6: Authors: Rashedi AS, de Roo SF, Ataman LM, Edmonds ME, Silva AA, Scarella A, Horbaczewska A, Anazodo A, Arvas A, Ramalho de Carvalho B, Sartorio C, Beerendonk CCM, Diaz-Garcia C, Suh CS, Melo C, Yding Andersen C, Motta E, Greenblatt…

Building Oncofertility Core Competency in Developing Countries: Experience From Egypt, Tunisia, Brazil, Peru, and Panama.

Building Oncofertility Core Competency in Developing Countries: Experience From Egypt, Tunisia, Brazil, Peru, and Panama. JCO Glob Oncol. 2020;6: Authors: Salama M, Ataman L, Taha T, Azmy O, Braham M, Douik F, Khrouf M, Rodrigues JK, Reis FM, Sánchez F, Romero S, Vega M, Woodruff TK Abstract Purpose: Little is known…

Barriers and Opportunities of Oncofertility Practice in Nine Developing Countries and the Emerging Oncofertility Professional Engagement Network.

Barriers and Opportunities of Oncofertility Practice in Nine Developing Countries and the Emerging Oncofertility Professional Engagement Network. JCO Glob Oncol. 2020;6: Authors: Salama M, Ataman-Millhouse L, Sobral F, Terrado G, Scarella A, Bourlon MT, Adiga SK, Udupa KS, Mahajan N, Patil M, Venter C, Demetriou G, Quintana R, Rodriguez G, Quintana T, Viale L, Bonilla YAR, Noguera…

Survey of Third-Party Parenting Options Associated With Fertility Preservation Available to Patients With Cancer Around the Globe.

Survey of Third-Party Parenting Options Associated With Fertility Preservation Available to Patients With Cancer Around the Globe. JCO Glob Oncol. 2020;6: Authors: Rashedi AS, de Roo SF, Ataman LM, Edmonds ME, Silva AA, Scarella A, Horbaczewska A, Anazodo A, Arvas A, Ramalho de Carvalho B, Sartorio C, Beerendonk CCM, Diaz-Garcia C, Suh CS, Melo C, Andersen CY,…

Engineered reproductive tissues.

Engineered reproductive tissues. Nat Biomed Eng. 2020 Apr 06;: Authors: Gargus ES, Rogers HB, McKinnon KE, Edmonds ME, Woodruff TK Abstract Engineered male and female biomimetic reproductive tissues are being developed as autonomous in vitro units or as integrated multi-organ in vitro systems to support germ cell and embryo function, and…

Lessons from bioengineering the ovarian follicle: a personal perspective.

Lessons from bioengineering the ovarian follicle: a personal perspective. Reproduction. 2019 Dec;158(6):F113-F126 Authors: Woodruff TK Abstract The ovarian follicle and its maturation captivated my imagination and inspired my scientific journey - what we know now about this remarkable structure is captured in this invited review. In the past decade, our knowledge…

Preserving fertility in female patients with hematological malignancies: a multidisciplinary oncofertility approach.

Preserving fertility in female patients with hematological malignancies: a multidisciplinary oncofertility approach. Ann Oncol. 2019 Nov;30(11):1760-1775 Authors: Salama M, Anazodo A, Woodruff TK Abstract Oncofertility is a new interdisciplinary field at the intersection of oncology and reproductive medicine that expands fertility options for young cancer patients. The most common forms of…

Scaffold-free endometrial organoids respond to excess androgens associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Scaffold-free endometrial organoids respond to excess androgens associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2019 Oct 16;: Authors: Wiwatpanit T, Murphy AR, Lu Z, Urbanek M, Burdette JE, Woodruff TK, Kim JJ Abstract CONTEXT: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent disorder in reproductive aged women associated with a…