What is recorded here

This commemorative plaque records: Human in-vitro fertilisation followed by the world's first successful pregnancy was performed at this hospital by Mr Patrick Steptoe, Dr Robert Edwards and their supporting staff in November 1977. Recorded plaque organisation: Society of Biology.

Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards were British medical pioneers who, along with their team, achieved the world's first successful human in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) leading to the birth of Louise Brown in 1978, marking a revolutionary advancement in fertility treatment.

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