Dr. Robert Edwards

Dr. Robert Edwards was a pioneering British biologist best known for developing in vitro fertilization (IVF), a groundbreaking medical technique that allows fertilization to occur outside the human body. His work, which began in the 1960s, helped couples facing infertility conceive children. Edwards collaborated closely with physiologist Patrick Steptoe, and their efforts led to the birth of the first "test-tube baby," Louise Brown, in 1978. For his contributions to reproductive medicine, Edwards received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2010. His innovations have since helped millions of families worldwide realize their dream of having children.