Bruce's Story

05/31/23 • 25 min

Bruce and Jim's journey to parenthood was a rollercoaster ride of challenge and ultimate triumph. From battling societal norms to navigating the complex world of IVF and surrogacy.

Their story is a testament to their unwavering passion, patience, and perseverance, which paid off in the form of their dream reward: two healthy babies to call their own.

CooperSurgical® employee, Bruce addresses the insufficient resources that underrepresented communities could face in accessing direct support and encouragement during the IVF process. He hopes that sharing this story will empower same-sex families who are considering or undergoing IVF, reminding them: 'you can do this!'

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Bruce and Jim's journey to parenthood was a rollercoaster ride of challenge and ultimate triumph. From battling societal norms to navigating the complex world of IVF and surrogacy.

Their story is a testament to their unwavering passion, patience, and perseverance, which paid off in the form of their dream reward: two healthy babies to call their own.

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Live from PGDIS with our genomics experts

Join us live at PGDIS 2023 with our genomics experts Colleen Lynch, Tony Gordon and Lauren Isley as they discuss the research presented and their main conference highlights.

Lauren discusses the use of PGT-M for monogenic disease plus HLA compatibility, and Colleen about her work on the analysis of incidental aneuploidy in PGT-SR trophectoderm biopsy samples, exploring if there is a link or not to inter-chromosomal effect.

Tony speaks about the exciting sessions he attended, including updates on the data presented from the mosaicism registry.

Enjoy this episode recorded live from the conference venue!

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A Discussion: ASRM GC Professional Group Opinion on PGT-M (Pt1)

In the first episode of this two-part podcast, Jenna Miller, MS, CGC, Senior Clinical Science Specialist, speaks with Elizabeth Cameron, MS, CGC Director of International and Operational Genetic Counseling and Dina Nusblat, MS, CGC, Lab genetic counsellor, about ASRM’s Genetic Counseling Professional Groups most recent committee opinion: Indications and management for preimplantation genetic testing for monogenic conditions.

Elizabeth explores the reasons behind the increased update of PGT-M testing. Dina explains the ASRM professional counselling group and its goal to guide other genetic counsellors and professionals in the ART field.

To learn more about our international team of genetic counsellors, you can head to: https://fertility.coopersurgical.com/genomics/genetic-counseling/

To download and read the committee opinion, you can head to: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028223002108?dgcid=author

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