The toxic effects of cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation can cause infertility.
Through hands-on labs with scientists, doctors, and patients, explore the exciting new field of oncofertility that is giving cancer survivors hope of having their own genetic child. Examine the reproductive system through histology, dissection of animal reproductive organs and a pregnant monkey ultrasound. Learn how tissue bioengineering, cryopreservation and transplantation surgery are preserving fertility in survivors. Discuss cancer patient case studies, ethical issues in reproductive technology and careers in biomedical research.