Robert Edwards

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Scientist
gptkbp:alma_mater gptkb:University_of_Edinburgh
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Nobel_Prize_in_Physiology_or_Medicine
gptkb:Lasker_Award
gptkb:Copley_Medal
gptkb:Gairdner_Foundation_International_Award
gptkb:Queen's_Anniversary_Prize
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Royal Society Fellow
Honorary Doctorate from University of Edinburgh
Honorary Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
gptkbp:birth_date 1925-09-27
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Manchester,_England
gptkbp:children 2
gptkbp:collaborated_with gptkb:Patrick_Steptoe
gptkbp:contribution development of IVF techniques
gptkbp:death_date 2013-04-10
gptkbp:field gptkb:medical_research
gptkb:Genetics
human genetics
obstetrics and gynecology
biomedical science
reproductive medicine
reproductive endocrinology
clinical research.
clinical embryology
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Robert Edwards
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:Assistive_technology
fertility specialists
IVF legislation
global reproductive health policies
modern reproductive technology
IVF protocols
IVF success rates
fertility preservation methods
fertility research funding
fertility treatments worldwide
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:John_Rock
gptkbp:known_for in vitro fertilization
advocacy for reproductive rights
impact on family planning
advancements in reproductive health
pioneering work in reproductive biology
first successful IVF baby, Louise Brown
contributions to reproductive ethics
ethical discussions in reproductive technology
pioneering embryo transfer techniques
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:British
gptkbp:notable_students Graham Mc Kinnon
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Doctor
gptkbp:research_focus fertility treatments
human reproduction
egg retrieval techniques
fertility assessment
infertility treatments
embryo culture
embryo selection techniques
sperm retrieval methods
gptkbp:research_institutes gptkb:University_of_Cambridge
gptkb:Royal_Free_Hospital
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Cambridge,_England
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Ruth_Edwards
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Intruders
gptkb:Ian_Wilmut
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4