RMA of New York

We tagged along with Anate Aelion Brauer MD, MS, FACOG as she picked up her bib and geared up for this Sunday’s NYC Marathon! The RMA of New York team can’t wait to cheer you — and the thousands of inspiring runners — on! 🙌🏽 And a gentle reminder: infertility is a marathon, not a sprint. 💙

Infertility is a marathon, not a sprint. 💪 This weekend, eight RMA of New York team members are showcasing their grit and determination, as they pound the pavement for the NYC Marathon! The energy in the city is particularly electric on marathon day — and we cannot wait to cheer on the team. Good luck, all, you’ve got this!! Track our RMANY team members - and cheer extra loud when they pass through your borough: 1. Danielle Soltesz (O'Brien) 2. Anate Aelion Brauer MD, MS, FACOG 3. Dr. Rachel Danis 4. Morgan Baird, MPH 5. Michele Perez 6. Amanda Luke 7. Emma Collister 8. Rena Gower

Happy Halloween from RMA of New York - Brooklyn!! 🎃 Per usual, the Albee Square team brought the creativity to the holiday celebration. This year, they were decked out as different decades! Any guesses to which is which?! ✉️: tag us in your Halloween costumes! We love seeing RMANY families dressed up for the holiday and celebrating in style.

American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM was a success! Over the course of three packed days, the RMA of New York, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and US Fertility team presented 29 abstracts on topics ranging from 'Optimal Number of Thawed Eggs to Maximize Early Embryo Creation' to long-term results for chemotherapy-treated patients. Explore the individual studies here: https://lnkd.in/e9k_9TRe and stay tuned for more in-depth breakdowns of what was presented and how the findings will impact patient care.

Dr. Rachel Danis of our Brooklyn practice kicks off the first in our series of American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM focused podcasts! These episodes highlight the team's contributions to scientific advancements, which were formally presented this past week to medical professionals at the annual conference. In this episode of 'Fertility Forward', hosts Rena Gower and Dara Godfrey dive into the science of single euploid embryo transfers and Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) and how this technology is revolutionizing fertility treatments, plus what it means for parents hoping to eliminate the risk of passing on genetic diseases. You won't want to miss it: https://lnkd.in/ePV85tpP

This week, Dr. Keri Bergin, a third-year Fellow at RMA of New York at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, presented 'Assessing the Reproductive Potential of Late Mature Oocytes in Egg Freezing Cycles' at American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM and was honored with the 2024 ASRM In Training Award. The retrospective cohort study assessed the reproductive potential of oocytes found to have delayed maturation. Dr. Bergin concluded that while late mature oocytes show lower fertilization rates compared to controls, those that do fertilize had high reproductive potential in terms of oocyte thaw survival, blastulation, and ploidy results. Patients, therefore, can be reassured that oocytes with delayed maturation can serve to benefit future family-building. Shoutout to the inspiring team behind the study: Rick Slifkin, MS, Carlos Alberto Hernández Nieto MD, Morgan Baird, MPH, Dmitry Gounko, B.S., M.A., Joseph Adam Lee, Chelsea Canon, Lucky Sekhon, M.D., and Alan B. Copperman, MD, FACOG. Stay tuned for more updates from ASRM!

Our dedicated research team, consisting of medical professionals from fertility clinics across the nation, is committed to advancing fertility care and improving treatment outcomes. We are proud to share that members of the US Fertility network will present 65 abstracts at #ASRM2024—more than any other network! “As the largest partnership of physician-owned fertility practices in the United States, US Fertility is at the forefront of reproductive medicine research,” shares Kate Devine, M.D., Medical Director and Chief Research Officer at US Fertility. “Our dedicated research team is committed to producing groundbreaking studies that enhance success rates for our patients, drive innovation in our practices and beyond, and propel the field of reproductive medicine forward.” Visit our newsroom to learn more: usfertility.com/newsroom/

A groundbreaking study conducted by RMA of New York, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and US Fertility's research team provides insights into the optimal number of eggs to thaw to increase the likelihood of forming 2 or more blastocysts. Just one of the 29 studies by the team at the 80th American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM, this research addresses the growing demand to thaw frozen eggs as more patients return to fertility clinics to build families after planned egg freezing. The study analyzed data from 502 egg freeze-thaw cycles. Researchers aimed to identify the threshold number of eggs to thaw to maximize blastocyst formation. “This research offers a clearer path forward for patients who have undergone egg freezing and are now ready to build their families,” shares Emily Auran Clarke, M.D., lead author and RMA New York Fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Our findings empower fertility specialists to make more informed decisions about the number of eggs to thaw, potentially minimizing excess embryo creation while optimizing future fertility options for their patients.” Read on here for the full breakdown: https://lnkd.in/dqdvftrk. ___ Carlos Alberto Hernández Nieto MD, Michelle Bayefsky, MD, Morgan Baird, MPH, Rick Slifkin, M.S., Joseph Adam Lee, Christine Briton-Jones, PhD, and Alan B. Copperman, MD, FACOG

Tomorrow night, members of the RMA of New York team will join non-profit The Chick Mission as they celebrate their Sixth Annual Gala in New York City! Through their Hope Grant Program, the organization gives young adult cancer patients hope for a brighter life post-treatment, by giving them access to fertility preservation ahead of chemotherapy and radiation therapies. RMANY is proud to be a partnering clinic, as we remain fiercely devoted to providing outstanding oncofertility care. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eDzzuK-4

I am so proud of our physicians and scientists for their relentless curiosity and unwavering dedication. Our team's annual American Society for Reproductive Medicine - ASRM research contributions help improve care on a global level. From the molecular to the patient to the community, our understanding of reproductive science and our commitment to providing access to care is creating meaningful, positive impact. Our team at RMA of New York, US Fertility, and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai presented 29 abstracts at the 80th annual ASRM conference. Our topics range from accessing reproductive potential of oocytes found to have delayed maturation to success factors for same-sex female couples and long-term results for chemotherapy-treated patients. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gAgTQJRu