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LTE Scientific Type F Incubator featured in Netflix’s “Joy – The Birth of IVF,” highlighting its role in the first successful IVF birth.

Celebrating Oldham’s Historic Role in IVF Success: LTE Scientific’s Contribution to a Groundbreaking Medical Achievement

LTE Scientific is proud to highlight its role in one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th century: the world’s first successful in vitro fertilization (IVF) birth. Louise Brown, born in Oldham on July 25, 1978, became the first “test-tube baby,” a moment that changed reproductive medicine forever.

This incredible story is now being celebrated in the newly released Netflix film “Joy – The Birth of IVF” which explores the pioneering work of Professor Robert Edwards, Dr Patrick Steptoe, and embryologist Jean Purdy. The film delves into the scientific and emotional challenges involved in the groundbreaking research, with the ultimate triumph in achieving the impossible.

LTE Scientific’s Type F Incubator played a vital role in this journey as it was integral to creating the precise environment necessary for the early development of embryos during the IVF research in Oldham. As the film reveals, this incubator was not only a vital tool in the lab but also a symbol of the precision and reliability required to make the impossible possible.

Viewers can spot the F Series Incubator throughout the film, as it authentically recreates the laboratory setup of the 1970s. The significance of the incubator is further emphasized in the final scenes, where real images from the time (including those of LTE’s equipment) are shown.

“We are incredibly thrilled to see our equipment featured so prominently in ‘Joy – The Birth of IVF’ a documentary that captures the essence of this groundbreaking achievement,” said John Lees, Managing Director at LTE Scientific. “This film reminds us of how essential locally manufactured and highly reliable laboratory equipment is, when driving scientific innovation. As a company based in Oldham, it’s inspiring to see our scientific legacy from Oldham take centre stage on a global platform like Netflix.”

For LTE Scientific, the story of the world’s first IVF success demonstrates the company’s longstanding and ongoing commitment to supporting medical and scientific advancements. From its role in this historic breakthrough to its current portfolio of high-quality laboratory equipment and medical equipment, LTE continues to enable researchers and healthcare professionals to achieve extraordinary results.

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LTE Scientific Type F Incubator featured in Netflix’s “Joy – The Birth of IVF,” highlighting its role in the first successful IVF birth.

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