Subhash Mukherjee

Scientist who pioneered IVF in India

Subhash Mukherjee - Scientist who pioneered IVF in India
Born

1931
94 years ago

Died

June 19th, 1981
43 years ago — 50 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

India

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An Indian scientist and physician, contributed significantly to reproductive medicine by creating India's first child using in-vitro fertilisation. This achievement marked a pivotal moment in the field, making India one of the early countries to adopt this technology. The groundbreaking work took place during a time when assisted reproductive techniques were still new around the world. The research and application of in-vitro fertilisation not only opened new avenues for fertility treatments in India but also established a framework for future advancements in reproductive health. Mukherjee's contributions remain influential in the medical community and the practice of assisted reproduction.

Created India's first test tube baby in 1978

Contributed to the advancement of IVF techniques

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