『Season 2 Episode 12 | The Science of Oncofertility and Reproductive Health | Dr. Irene Su, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center』のカバーアート

Season 2 Episode 12 | The Science of Oncofertility and Reproductive Health | Dr. Irene Su, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

Season 2 Episode 12 | The Science of Oncofertility and Reproductive Health | Dr. Irene Su, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center

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In this episode of “The Science Of,” the students are joined by reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist Dr. Irene Su of UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center. Dr. Su explains how oncofertility helps young cancer patients understand and protect their reproductive health, and discusses research, community partnerships, and telehealth approaches aimed at making fertility care more accessible and equitable.Guest BackgroundIrene discussed her Taiwanese American background, nationwide education and training, and transition from East Asian Studies to medicine.She credited her family and her mother’s principle of choosing options that preserve the most future choices.Oncofertility CareCancer treatments can preserve life while harming fertility and reproductive function.Patients need clear counseling, screening, specialist referral, and survivorship support.Telehealth and community partnerships can reduce travel and access barriers.Research and InnovationAt-home AMH testing helped identify post-treatment reproductive opportunities.Future research may use whole-ovary freezing models, stem-cell-derived gametes, shared datasets, AI, and machine learning to improve risk prediction and access.Community PilotThe Create Partnership connected UC San Diego, SDSU, and the Cancer Resource Center of the Desert.The pilot used culturally and linguistically adapted English and Spanish resources, local screening, and virtual specialist care.Insurance PolicyFertility-preservation mandates vary by state and may exclude Medicaid patients or omit essential services.Inconsistent implementation and high cost-sharing continue to limit access.Research-to-practice efforts should pair clinical evidence with advocacy channels and constituent-focused policy messaging.Future VisionIrene expects advances in ovarian preservation, stem-cell biology, and implementation science to expand equitable reproductive care."The Science Of" is a student-produced podcast. The team members are Kelsey Lewis, Evan Sosa, Max Arola, August Ou, Danielle-Elizabeth Mensah-Baah, Zahraa Munaim, Josue Castillo, Sasha Goldschmied, and Noor Munaim. The students who appeared on this episode and/or produced the episode are Danielle-Elizabeth Mensah-Baah, Zahraa Munaim, Max Arola, Sasha Goldschmied. The episode was engineered / mixed / mastered by Christelle Auzas from Cloudcast Media. About Cloudcast MediaAs the national leader in local podcasting, Cloudcast Media proudly produces "The Science Of" throught its SchoolCAST platform to help amplify, augment, and accelerate the mission and reach of community social impact organizations. For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit their website at CloudCast Media. About UCSD Moores Cancer CenterEstablished in 1978, Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health is one of just 57 National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States, and the only one in the San Diego region. Such centers are prominent among the leading institutions in the nation dedicated to scientific innovation and clinical excellence. From research in molecular genetics to the most advanced treatments, Moores Cancer Center is at the forefront of the fight against cancer, developing promising new therapies and making them available to cancer patients throughout the region. Our cancer services were ranked #1 in San Diego, with 10 specialties ranking nationally by U.S. News & World Report in its 2023-2024 "Best Hospitals" survey. For more information, please visit https://moorescancercenter.ucsd.edu/.About Jackie Robinson Family YMCAThe Jackie Robinson Family YMCA serves over 20,000 youth and families each year through a wide variety of educational, recreational and sports programs. In one of San Diego's most critical communities, we have a daily opportunity to make a significant impact on thousands of lives. YMCA programs teach kids character values and valuable skills that will help them grow into responsible, successful adults. For more information, please visit https://www.ymcasd.org/locations/jackie-robinson-family-ymca.About the Elementary Institute of ScienceThe Elementary Institute of Science (EIS) is a nonprofit organization committed to increasing lifelong opportunities for students of southeast San Diego through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Our after-school, weekend and school partnership programs broaden access to quality STEM experiences, foster critical thinking, expand technical skills and encourage students to pursue STEM careers. For more information, please visit https://eisca.org/.
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