Professor Robert Edwards, the British scientist known as the father of IVF for pioneering the development of "test-tube babies" died today at the age of 87.
The Briton who won the Nobel medicine prize for his achievement in 2010 died after a long illness, Cambridge University said.
A statement by the College stated, "It is with deep sadness that the family announces that Prof. Robert Edwards, Nobel prize winner, scientist, and co-pioneer of IVF, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10th April, 2013 after a long illness. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues. Please respect the family's privacy at this sad time."
Professor Robert Edwards, the British scientist known as the father of IVF for pioneering the development of "test-tube babies" died today at the age of 87.
The Briton who won the Nobel medicine prize for his achievement in 2010 died after a long illness, Cambridge University said.
A statement by the College stated, "It is with deep sadness that the family announces that Prof. Robert Edwards, Nobel prize winner, scientist, and co-pioneer of IVF, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 10th April, 2013 after a long illness. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues. Please respect the family's privacy at this sad time."
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