Oncofertility Consortium Research

The Oncofertility Consortium has developed a comprehensive research program for addressing the needs of young cancer patients who want to preserve their fertility. To meet its goals, the Consortium has undertaken a number of diverse projects and established core resources that reach across several diverse disciplines.

Novel Methods for Cryopreservation and Recovery of Female Follicles

Development and optimization of methods for successful cryopreservation and thawing of nonhuman primate ovarian tissue

Bioengingeering Primate Follicles: From Immature Eggs to Live Births

Application of an alginate 3-D culture system to the maturation of primate follicles in vitro and delivery of pro-angiogenic agents to autotransplanted ovarian tissue

Preservation and Growth of Human Follicles

Application of tissue engineering principals to human ovarian tissue preservation, follicle growth, and oocyte maturation in vitro

An Interdisciplinary Perspective: A Social Science Examination of Oncofertility

Examination of the emergent ethical, legal, economic, and communication issues related to oncofertility

Administrative Core

Organization and support of interdisciplinary Consortium members through administrative governance and facilitation of communication and data sharing

Pilot Project Program

Various high-risk, high-gain projects that launch early-stage ideas into fundable grants

Biomaterials Core

Testing of unmodified and matrix-modified biomaterials, administering quality control guidelines, and providing materials to support the work of individual Consortium projects

National Physicians Cooperative to Preserve Fertility for Female Cancer Patients

Collection and distribution of human ovarian tissue to Consortium researchers to facilitate the translation of basic reproductive science to clinical medicine

Learning Modules in Oncofertility

Development of an oncofertility professional education network for fellows and physicians-in-practice and administration of the Oncofertility Saturday Academy

Training the Globally Ready Scholar

Advancement of training opportunities for the interdisciplinary, globally prepared oncofertility scholar, including site-specific exchange of investigators

Measures of Fertility in Young Cancer Patients

Investigation of novel and cutting-edge technologies, tools, and training activities for assessing fertility status and the sequelae of adverse fertility outcomes in pediatric cancer patients