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Detailed explanation-1: -Today, in 1978, Louise Brown was the first baby conceived through IVF. One of the reasons why every year July 25th is know as World Embryologist Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -On July 25, 1978, Louise Joy Brown became the first baby to be born through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) method. Since then, IVF has become a ray of hope for couples with infertility issues who dream of having a baby. Therefore, Brown’s birthday is celebrated every year as the World Embryologist Day.

Detailed explanation-3: -World Embryologists Day was created to celebrate the advances in the field of reproductive medicine and to recognize the scientists who contribute to it. July 25th was chosen because it is the birthday of the first IVF baby, Louise Joy Brown, who was born in 1978.

Detailed explanation-4: -World IVF Day is celebrated globally on 25th July every year to mark the birth of Louise Joy Brown, the world’s first IVF baby.

Detailed explanation-5: -An embryologist is not a doctor but has a specialised skill set that enables him/her to work with delicate cells such as sperm and eggs. An embryologist plays an important role in every stage of IVF treatment.