The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) was founded in 1985 by
Robert Edwards (
University of Cambridge
, mottoeng = Literal: From here, light and sacred draughts.
Non literal: From this place, we gain enlightenment and precious knowledge.
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, other_name = The Chancellor, Masters and Schola ...
) and J. Cohen (
Paris
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), who felt that the study and research in the field of
reproduction
Reproduction (or procreation or breeding) is the biological process by which new individual organisms – "offspring" – are produced from their "parent" or parents. Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all known life; each individual or ...
needed to be encouraged and recognized. It is currently headquartered in
Belgium
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.
Aims
The aims of the society are:
* to promote the understanding of reproductive biology and embryology
* to facilitate research and the subsequent dissemination of research findings to the public, scientists, clinicians and patient associations
* to inform politicians and policy makers in Europe.
The society further engages in medical education activities, the development of data registries, and the implementation of methods to improve safety and quality in clinical and laboratory procedures.
Structure
The society consists of:
* General Assembly, comprising all its members, made up of diverse sub-special interest groups, such as
andrology, reproductive genetics,
ethics
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and
law, and
paramedics;
* Executive Committee, comprising 13 members or more, and having various sub-committees, such as the Finance Subcommittee, Training Subcommittee, Annual Meeting Subcommittee, the Committee of National Representatives, and the Communications Committee.
Medical journal
The official journal of the society is ''
Human Reproduction''. It is made up of three individual publications: ''Human Reproduction'', ''Human Reproduction Update'' and ''Molecular Human Reproduction''.
European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology > Publications
Retrieved June 2010
See also
*American Society for Reproductive Medicine
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) is a nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization for advancement of the science and practice of reproductive medicine. The society has its headquarters in Washington, D.C and its administrati ...
* Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
* Assisted Human Reproduction Canada
References
External links
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International medical associations of Europe
Organizations established in 1985
1985 establishments in Belgium