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2010 Distinguished Research Award from ASRM awarded to Richard Stouffer, PhD
Wed November 3 2010

Richard Stouffer, PhD, Senior Scientist and Head of the Division of Reproductive Sciences at the Oregon National Primate Research Center, member of the Oncoferitlity Consortium and PI of the Bioengineering Primate Follicles: From Immature Eggs to Live Births project, won the 2010 Distinguished Research Award from the Am

Oncofertility at the National Science Fair
Fri October 29 2010

October 23rd and 24th were exciting days to be at the National Mall in Washington, DC, where the USA Science and Engineering Festival was held. More than 850 leading science organizations presented their wares in a national effort to reinvigorate youth in science and engineering, including the Oncofertility Saturday Academy. Two members of the Oncofertility Consortium, Miranda Bernhardt and Cathryn Smeyers, manned a booth at the event and provided interactive activities for many of the more than 1 million fairgoers.

Oncofertility on TIME Healthland
Thu October 28 2010

TIME Magazine has published a companion piece to its first article about Oncofertility, which highlighted the oncofertility story of Holly Trandel. The newer article discusses the personal story of Lindsay Beck, the founder of a fertility preservation advocacy group, Fertile Hope, which is now part of LIVESTRONG. Beck is also a member of the Oncofertility Consortium's Community Advisory and Action Board. Both articles are available here:

San Diego Honors OSA Teacher-Best of Year!
Sun October 17 2010

Five teachers in San Diego, California were named "Teachers of the Year" during an evening gala on Saturday, October 16th, 2010. The annual televised event honored outstanding public school teachers in San Diego County. Ericka Senegar-Mitchell, PhD was one of the honored teachers. "Dr. Ericka," as her students call her, is a biology teacher at Junipero Serra High School and runs an after school program called Science in the City.

New Oncofertility Book Available on Amazon.com!
Fri October 15 2010

The Oncofertility Consortium® is pleased to announce that the second volume of its Oncofertility series is now available on

Oncofertility Article in TIME Magazine
Tue October 5 2010

In an article titled "Saving for a Family," TIME Magazine discusses new techniques in oncofertility, patient stories, and the ethical considerations for this dynamic field. It also includes interviews with multiple members of the Oncofertility Consortium. The article is available on the TIME website. 

Irish Independent covers Oncofertility
Mon August 23 2010

Ireland's largest selling daily newspaper, the Irish Independent, recently reported on the fertility of cancer patients. The article published on August 23, 2010 is titled "Real Life: Don't be Afraid to ask," discusses recent fertility advances and interviews Oncofertility Consortium® members. 

Oncofertility Research Presented at Goombay Bash!
Fri August 13 2010

The 2010 Goombay Bash raised more than $570,000 for cancer research and aired a video showing how funds from the event are used to advance science. They highlighted Dr. Teresa Woodruff and her ability to leverage a donation from the H Foundation into a multi-million dollar grant from the National Institutes of Health for the Oncofertility Consortium. Watch the Goombay Bash video!

Oncofertility Consortium Joins OMG! Mod Squad
Mon August 2 2010

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Slate Magazine Interviews Teresa Woodruff
Tue July 27 2010


A recent article in Slate magazine highlights the lack of scientific and medical research on females. In preparing for the piece, author Melinda Wenner Moyer talked with Teresa Woodruff about this issue and the necessary inclusion of both sexes in research in order to achieve truly personalized medicine.