Dr Molly Johnston

Translation for last year PhD students: You want to watch the ARC webpage tomorrow to see who will be looking for postdocs in 2026

This new survey-based study from @mollyljohnston.bsky.social et al. highlights patient challenges, emotional distress and limits to autonomy around decision-making regarding their surplus frozen eggs.

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#ReproductionTechnologyAndSociety #EggFreezing

but also can we talk about how PHENOMENAL Fox looks!!

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In paper 2, we report on the factors that make decisions about the fate of frozen eggs difficult and propose strategies for improving this experience and facilitating egg disposition and donation.

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In paper 1, we argue that providers promoting egg freezing need to address the collateral problem: that surplus eggs can become a significant emotional burden, a source of moral distress, and present substantial logistical issues.

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Two new papers just published from our egg disposition project! These papers report on the patient experience of surplus frozen eggs, including the barriers and enablers of egg disposition and donation.

thanks to my wonderful colleagues and collaborators for their efforts on this project 🤗

Great to see, especially considering the ALRC is reviewing the law on surrogacy at the same time. I hope to see some much-needed reform to the regulation of third-party reproduction which centres the interests of those born as a result 🤞

Looking for a sperm donor online? 4 things to think about first Fertility clinics are not for everyone. So many people are going online to look for a sperm donor. But that comes with risks. Here’s what to think about first.

A rising number of people are seeking sperm donors through online channels and bypassing fertility clinics. Here are four things to think about if considering this option:

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