Robert Edwards (Scientist)

Robert Edwards was a British scientist and pioneering reproductive biologist best known for his role in developing in-vitro fertilization (IVF). Born in 1925, he collaborated with physician Patrick Steptoe to successfully create the first human embryo outside the body, leading to the birth of Louise Brown in 1978, the world's first "test-tube baby." Edwards's work revolutionized infertility treatment and has helped millions of couples conceive. For his groundbreaking contributions, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2010. His legacy continues to impact reproductive medicine today.