Presenting the First Test-Tube Baby: The Edwards and Steptoe Lecture of 1979

ISBN-13: 9781009211031 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 160 str.

James Owen Drife

Opis

Presenting for the first time, in original detail, Drs Edwards and Steptoe's breakthroughs leading to the birth of Louise Brown.

Recenzje

'What an incredible read! A page-turner full of fascination if not suspense, providing a wonderful and comprehensive account of the genesis of IVF which has transformed the lives of many millions in ways that cannot be over-exaggerated, and is succinctly summed up in Louise Brown's introduction: 'This publication provides an important record for the future, capturing aspects of the early days of IVF that might otherwise be lost forever as time moves on.' This is a truly wonderful record and one that should be read by everyone in the field of reproductive medicine.' Adam Balen, MBBS, M.D., DSc, FRCOG; Professor of Reproductive Medicine and Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals; Former Chair of the British Fertility Society and Council member of the RCOG

Spis treści

1. Introduction: presenting the first test-tube baby Fiona Kisby Littleton, Susan Bewley and James Owen Drife; 2. From Oldham and Cambridge to the rest of the world: the contexts and contents of the lecture, 1978–80 Fiona Kisby Littleton; 3. The lecture, 1979: pregnancies following implantation of human embryos grown in culture Fiona Kisby Littleton and Susan Bewley; 4. The professional reminiscence, 2019: retired fellows look back Fiona Kisby Littleton, Susan Bewley and James Owen Drife; 5. The local reminiscence: an Oldham journalist remembers Janice Barker; 6. The legacy: 2019 and beyond Peter Braude and Martin Johnson.