In Vitro Fertilization and the Beginning of Human Life

by Gayle E. Woloschak

In recent years, scientific approaches have been developed to treat some “fertility disorders” through in vitro fertilization or IVF, an alternative to the natural route of sperm fertilization of the egg in the womb of the mother. IVF has been used in many situations around the world to help couples who are unable to conceive children by natural means.

Gayle E. Woloschak

Dr. Gayle E. Woloschak is professor of radiation oncology, radiology, and cell and molecular biology at Northwestern University. She is also associate director of the Zygon Center for Religion and Science as well as an adjunct professor at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and St Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.

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