Human Reproduction 2011

Wendy Kramer

Co-Founder and Director of the Donor Sibling Registry (DSR)

Wendy Kramer is Co-Founder and Director of the Donor Sibling Registry (DSR). The DSR was founded in 2000 to assist individuals conceived as a result of sperm, egg or embryo donation that are seeking to make mutually desired contact with others with whom they share genetic ties. With more than 30,500 current members, the DSR has helped to connect more than 8,500 of those with their half siblings and/or sperm or egg donors. Without any outside support, the DSR has single-handedly pioneered national and international discussions about the donor conception industry and families, with its research, speaking engagements, media appearances and interviews.Wendy has co-authored and published several papers on donor conception, and has also been a peer reviewer for the journals Human Reproduction and RBM Online. Wendy and her son Ryan have appeared on 60 Minutes, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America and many other news shows and publications around the world. Wendy holds a B.A. from Long Island University