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Anne McLaren

British developmental biologist (1927-2007) · United Kingdom · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80

Dame Anne Laura Dorinthea McLaren, was a British scientist who was a leading figure in developmental biology. She paved the way for women in science and her work helped lead to human in vitro fertilisation (IVF). She left an enduring legacy marked by her research and ethical contributions to the field.

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2007Died7 July 2007March of Dimes Prize in Developmental BiologyAward2002Japan PrizeAward2001L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in ScienceAward1998Fellow of the Academy of Medical SciencesAward1993Dame Commander of the Order of the British EmpireAward1990Royal MedalAward1989Ellison-Cliffe LectureAward1975Fellow of the Royal SocietyAward1927Born26 April 1927

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March of Dimes Prize in Developmental Biology2007
Japan Prize2002
L'Oréal-UNESCO Award For Women in Science2001
Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences1998
Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire1993
Royal Medal1990
Ellison-Cliffe Lecture1989
Fellow of the Royal Society1975

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She received many honours for her contributions to science, including election as fellow of the Royal Society.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2007 · aged 80

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