European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology


European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology

The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) was founded in 1985 by Robert Edwards (University of Cambridge) and J. Cohen (Paris), who felt that the study and research in the field of reproduction needed to be encouraged and recognized.

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.