Finding love in a science lab — and building a family with science’s help

<p>This Valentine’s Day we're celebrating a love for science and a special bond between two scientists. <a href='https://feinstein.northwell.edu/institutes-researchers/our-researchers/kim-r-simpfendorfer-phd'>Kim Simpfendorfer, PhD,</a> and Michael Ryan built a relationship while pursuing a career at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. They also discuss their experience of going through <a href='https://www.northwell.edu/obstetrics-and-gynecology/fertility/services/in-vitro-fertilization'>in-vitro fertilization</a>, pregnancy, and the crucial role the Covid vaccine played in building their family.</p> <p><a href='https://www.northwell.edu/find-care/find-a-doctor/maternal-fetal-medicine/dr-sarah-lillian-pachtman-md-11371426'>Sarah Pachtman</a>, MD, a maternal/fetal medicine doctor explains what other couples should know about IVF and how partners can provide support.</p>