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Robert Edwards (physiologist)


 

Robert Geoffrey Edwards, born September 29, 1925 in Leeds, England, is a physiologist and pioneer in reproductive medicine, and in-vitro fertilization in particular.

Consequences

Refinements in technology have increased pregnancy rates and it is estimated that in 2004 about 1.5 million children have been born by IVF.

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Their breakthrough laid the groundwork for further innovations such as intracytoplasmatic sperm injection ICSI, embryo biopsy (PGD), and stem cell research. Edwards and Steptoe founded the Bourne Hall Clinic as a place to advance their work and train new specialists. Steptoe died in 1988. Edwards has continued a productive carrier as a scientist and editor of noted medical journals.

Related Topics:
ICSI - PGD - Stem cell - Bourne Hall - Editor

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◄ Robert Edwards (physiologist): Introduction
Robert Edwards (physiologist): See also ►

~ Table of Content ~

►Introduction
►Early Career
►Human Fertilization
►Consequences
►See also
►Reference

 

 

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