The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks (2010).Her name was Henrietta Lacks.She is known to most scientists simply as HeLa. In fact, she's known on an even simpler scale: she is not a person to most modern researchers, rather, she is an "immortal" line of cultured cells. The … Read More »
In the News
Research, stories, announcements, and other news items pertinent to the infertility community.
The John Locke Approach to Infertility
Yesterday I was in a very glowy, lovey-dovey mood. It was our leather anniversary - how could I not be? Wait, that sounded a bit too kinky, let me clarify: it was our third wedding anniversary. It's amazing how quickly the time flies. I think we're officially on the tail end of … Read More »
Dear Media: You’re Not Helping
Warning: ranty post ahead.The media has never really been kind to infertility. Then you get movies like Baby Momma and the ever horrifying The Backup Plan that kind of muck things up once in awhile. Only recently have we started seeing more empowering coverage such as Self … Read More »
Night of Hope Recap
Night of Hope was simply amazing. Held at the very swanky Guastavino's in New York City on Tuesday, September 28, RESOLVE put on one classy gala celebration. Here are my pics from the night. The lady in red? That's me. That classy lookin' guy in the suit? That's Larry. The fancy … Read More »
Video Clip: Night of Hope
Night of Hope was simply amazing. I'll have a more detailed post in the next couple of days, but here is the footage of me accepting the Hope Award for Best Viral Video last night. Keiko Zoll at Night of Hope 2010 from Keiko Zoll on Vimeo. More details and pics soon - promise! … Read More »
Gearing Up for Night of Hope
Night of Hope is tomorrow night, sponsored by RESOLVE. I've got the dress. I've got the shoes. And more importantly, I've got the Award (well, at least on paper - no plaque yet). Then why do I feel so woefully unprepared for tomorrow night? Why am I so nervous? I've always been … Read More »
MA Infertility Mandate Update Signed Into Law!
Gov. Deval Patrick signs the Infertility Mandate updates into law on August 10, 2010. (Photo courtesy of Davina Fankhauser.)A little late on posting about this, but a major victory was achieved in Massachusetts last Tuesday, August 10: Governor Deval Patrick signed MA … Read More »
I’m a Night of Hope Award winner!
I've been holding on to this news for over a month, and now that the eUpdate has been sent out by RESOLVE, I can finally spill the beans...RESOLVE has awarded me Best Viral Video for their annual Night of Hope Awards! I am floored, honored, and truly humbled. RESOLVE described … Read More »
Women’s Health Matters: Period.
Sit tight: this post is a doozy. I'm a Vagina Warrior. I realize this is quite a startling way to begin my post, but being a Vagina Warrior drives me, it shapes the way I look at the world, and fuels my passion for women's health advocacy. What exactly is a Vagina … Read More »
Calling All Bay State IF Bloggers!
Do you live in Massachusetts?Are you living with infertility or have struggled with infertility in the past?Do you blog?I am looking for you!I'm working to create a network of Massachusetts-based infertility bloggers. We are extraordinarily lucky to live in a state with … Read More »
