By on August 1, 2019 - 2:23pm
Indian inventor, mentor, and researcher Dr. Brij Saxena was a pioneer in the field of reproductive endocrinology. In 1966, he was recruited by Nobel Laureate Dr. Vincent du Vigneaud to join Cornell University Medical College (now Weill Cornell Medicine) as an associate professor. Dr. Saxena’s research included the isolation of the lutropin receptor, which contributed to the development of ovulation detection and the first reliable early home pregnancy test in 1978. Among other research efforts, in the new millennium, Dr. Saxena also helped develop a vaginal ring designed to protect against unintended pregnancy and the transmission of HIV.
Dr. Saxena earned three PhDs throughout his career. In 2001, he was named the Harold and Percy Uris Professor of Reproductive Biology at Weill Cornell Medicine, a position he held until his death in 2012.
Visit our lobby exhibit at 1300 York Avenue Lobby through September 2019 to learn more about Dr. Saxena and four other pioneers of reproductive medicine!
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