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Episode 3: Fertility Education

 

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Hosted by Olivia Moir, this week's topic focusses on Fertility Education with the lovely Professor Joyce Harper. She has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for over 30 years and is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health. We discuss the the lack of fertility education in school systems, how this might be overcome, and why it's so important to be taught about topics relating to Fertility from a young age.

About the Guest 

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Professor Joyce Harper is a researcher of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London. She is head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group and leads the International Women’s Day events at the Institute. She has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for over 30 years.  She is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health but especially at three key stages: the menstrual cycle, the fertile years and the menopause. 

Throughout her career, Professor Harper has published over 200 scientific papers, book chapters, and reviews, and has presented her research at conferences and universities worldwide. Her latest book – Your Fertile Years – was published in 2021. In addition to her research, she is also a dedicated teacher and mentor, and has trained numerous students and early career researchers.

We invite you to learn more about Professor Harper’s research and achievements on her website, and to contact her with any questions or inquiries joyce.harper@ucl.ac.uk 

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