THE MIRROR: World's first 'test tube baby' turns 40 in landmark anniversary for IVF
Press/Media: Expert comment
Description
Professor Daniel Brison, a reproductive biology expert from the University of Manchester, said: “IVF has changed the world, thanks to the work of Steptoe, Purdy and Bob Edwards at Dr Kershaws.
“The first NHS-funded IVF service was also established in 1983 at St Marys Hospital here in Manchester.
"Since then, IVF babies now total over 6 million and make up more than 2% of all UK births.”
Media contributions
| Title | World's first 'test tube baby' turns 40 in landmark anniversary for IVF |
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| Media name/outlet | The Mirror |
| Media type | Web |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| Date | 25/07/18 |
| Description | Professor Daniel Brison, a reproductive biology expert from the University of Manchester, said: “IVF has changed the world, thanks to the work of Steptoe, Purdy and Bob Edwards at Dr Kershaws. “The first NHS-funded IVF service was also established in 1983 at St Marys Hospital here in Manchester. "Since then, IVF babies now total over 6 million and make up more than 2% of all UK births.” |
| URL | https://www.mirror.co.uk/science/worlds-first-test-tube-baby-12972925 |
| Persons | Daniel Brison |