The father of in vitro fertilization techniques died

On April 10, British scientist Robert Edwards, who received the Nobel Prize for Medicine for his pioneering work on in vitro fertilization (IVF), died, aged 87 years.

Professor Robert Edwards. (Photo: Reuters)

The announcement of the University of Cambridge, where Edwards once worked, said Professor Edwards left peacefully while sleeping after a period of illness.

Mr. Louise Brown, Director of IVF Clinic founded by Mr. Edwards and a colleague, assessed Professor Edwards as one of Britain's greatest scientists.

His research work in the early 60s of the last century was a breakthrough that helped improve the quality of life for millions of people around the world. He always left a good impression on colleagues and patients.

Despite the obstruction of the church and some other scientists, Professor Edwards devoted his entire career to studying how to make dreams come true for millions of people with infertility through IVF technical development.

He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine in 2010, exactly five decades after he started IVF testing and nearly three decades after the first child was born with this method.