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Patrick Steptoe 1913 - 1988 Sir Robert Edwards 1925 - 2013 Jean Purdy 1945 - 1985 Developed IVF, leading to the world's first 'test-tube baby' Established a research laboratory here in 1971
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Society of Biology
Location
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6EU

This plaque is at the site of Steptoe, Edwards and Purdy's former research laboratory in Oldham.