Fertility pioneers at conference open to all

One of the two pioneers responsible for the birth of the first IVF baby thirty years ago is to speak at a conference open to all this Summer.

Professor Robert Edwards and his colleague Patrick Steptoe worked together to bring about the birth of Louise Brown in July 1978. Now, thirty years on, he will mark the occasion with a special address at the bi-annual National Infertility Day conference in London.

Other speakers at the conference will be addressing a variety of issues linked to infertility, and amongst them will also be Professor Andre Van Steirtehem who developed the technique of injecting sperm right into eggs known as ICSI. ICSI has transformed the prospects for men with sperm problems, many of whom have been able to father their own children thanks to the process.

Bookings are already open for National Infertility Day, and you can find all the latest news and developments on the website, www.nationalinfertilityday.com