Support talented scientists and trainees at Hopkins and from abroad to continue research.

In 1965 Dr. Howard Jones, who was doing research on polycystic ovary syndrome, got a call from England, it was Robert (Bob) Ewards who asked if Jones would be willing to have him visit Hopkins for a fellowship to see if human eggs could be fertilized in vitro. As Dr. Edwards would later comment, “Jones, “squared up and said, of course,” and welcomed Edwards to visit Hopkins. Though not published at the time, a human egg was successfully fertilized by Dr. Edwards, a critical step for couples with infertility and paving the way for the birth of Louise Brown in 1978. Later, in 2010 Dr. Edwards received the Nobel Prize for his development of in vitro fertilization therapy for infertility. 

For the past decade, the Howard and Georgeanna Jones laboratory at Johns Hopkins has carried on the tradition of welcoming students and trainees from Johns Hopkins, and around the world, to pursue research involving disorders of reproduction, including infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. To honor the legacy of Drs. Howard and Georgeanna Jones and continue their impact, we are establishing a research fellowship in reproductive medicine. This fellowship will support talented scientists and trainees both at Hopkins and from abroad, allowing them to continue research that will advance the field.

 With your support, we can:

• Provide funds to support medical students and trainees interested in reproductive research.
• Advance scientific research devoted to new treatments for couples suffering from infertility.
• Explore new treatment options for women with PCOS, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.
• All gifts from this campaign will go towards supporting future doctors and scientists in reproduction and help new researchers to pursue careers in reproductive medicine.