Alumni
Timely Topics: The Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Fertility Treatment
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
In a recent study, OHSU researchers discovered unhealthy air quality from wildfires may negatively impact fertility treatment outcomes. Join the study’s lead author, Molly Kornfield, M.D., R ’21, for a deep dive into the research and what it means for individuals trying to conceive.
We’ll cover:
- Findings from OHSU’s study of IVF patients during the 2020 Oregon wildfires
- Impacts of unhealthy air quality on reproduction
- Interventions to optimize fertility treatment outcomes
- What’s next for this research
About the presenter:
Molly Kornfield, M.D., R ’21, is a reproductive endocrinologist and OB/GYN with clinical expertise in infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, fertility preservation, and genetic testing. Her research interests include environmental impacts on fertility, early pregnancy loss, and minimizing the obstetric complications of in vitro fertilization. Her academic interests include multimedia curriculum development for residents and students. She also co-hosts a monthly podcast for fertility providers.
