#medical-innovation

#medical-innovation

"It was a first-in-the-world procedure," the Gildersome, West Yorks resident said. "I wasn't scared of the operation, I think it was just the unknown...my inspiration was to get well for my family and grandchildren."

"We know there is an incredible opportunity to supercharge our Canadian economy through bold investment in science and technology," Connor said.

"Thinking about others and putting care out there and really fighting for something that's important is harder maybe than it used to be. And so, we feel really a lot of pride that she started something and other people have continued to make it a priority and to continue her work."

Hugh Herr's experience of losing his legs ignited his desire to create innovative prosthetic limbs, illustrating how chance can drive medical breakthroughs, reminiscent of Ambroise Paré's discovery.

In the film Joy, Jean Purdy is depicted not only as a crucial participant in the development of IVF but also as a woman who personally faced the challenges of infertility herself.