Sherman J. Silber

Sherman J. Silber is a prominent American physician and pioneering fertility specialist known for his work in reproductive medicine. He is best recognized for developing and advancing techniques in in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and for his contributions to the treatment of infertility. Silber founded the Infertility Center of St. Louis and has authored numerous studies and books on reproductive health. His innovations include the use of cryopreservation, which allows eggs, sperm, and embryos to be frozen for future use, significantly improving the success rates of assisted reproductive technologies.