Robert Edwards (physiologist)

Sir Robert Geoffrey Edwards (Template:IPA-en; 27 September 1925 – 10 April 2013) was a British physiologist and pioneer in reproductive medicine, and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) in particular. Along with the surgeon Patrick Steptoe, Edwards successfully pioneered conception through IVF, which led to the birth of Louise Brown, the first "test-tube baby" on 25 July 1978. They founded the first IVF program for infertile couples and trained other scientists in their techniques. Edwards was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2010 for the development of in-vitro fertilisation.

Etymology

The name Robert is of Old German origin, meaning "bright fame". The surname Edwards is of Old English origin, meaning "son of Edward". The name Geoffrey is of Old French origin, meaning "peace".

Related Terms

Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
Reproductive Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with prevention, diagnosis and management of reproductive problems.
In-Vitro Fertilisation: A complex series of procedures used to help with fertility or prevent genetic problems and assist with the conception of a child.
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: One of the six Nobel Prizes established by the will of inventor Alfred Nobel in 1895, awarded annually (without interruption) by the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Robert Edwards (physiologist)