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Professor Joyce Harper
Professor Joyce Harper is a researcher of Reproductive Science at the Institute for Women’s Health, University College London. She is head of the Reproductive Science and Society Group and leads the International Women’s Day events at the Institute.
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Professor Joyce Harper
Joyce has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for over 30 years. She is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health but especially at three key stages: puberty, the fertile years and the menopause. She regularly appears in the press, on radio and TV. She is the mother of three sons born through IVF. Her latest book – Your Fertile Years – was published in 2021. She is founder of the International Fertility Education Initiative. Joyce is a keen open water swimmer and an ambassador for This Girl Can. In May she will be taking part in the Macmillan Mighty Coastal Hike, walking 26 miles in Norfolk and in 2022 she is walking from Hunstanton to Clacton.
Professor
Joyce has worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for over 30 years. She is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health but especially at three key stages: puberty, the fertile years and the menopause.
Mother
It would seem that being a parent means mostly bringing up your children and teaching them about the world. And yet, I often find the roles reversed. My children have a lot to teach me about the wonders of life.
Swimmer
Joyce is a keen open water swimmer and an ambassador for This Girl Can. In May she will be taking part in the Macmillan Mighty Coastal Hike, walking 26 miles in Norfolk and in 2022 she is walking from Hunstanton to Clacton.
Welcome to the website of Professor Joyce Harper, a world-renowned researcher and academic in the fields of reproductive health and genetics. With over 30 years of experience in her field, Professor Harper has made significant contributions to the understanding of reproductive health and has helped to improve outcomes for people around the globe.
Throughout her career, Professor Harper has published over 200 scientific papers, book chapters, and reviews, and has presented her research at conferences and universities worldwide. In addition to her research, she is also a dedicated teacher and mentor, and has trained numerous students and early career researchers.
In recognition of her contributions to science and academia, Professor Harper has received numerous awards and accolades, including the British Fertility Society’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology’s Outstanding Contribution Award.
We invite you to learn more about Professor Harper’s research and achievements on this website, and to contact her with any questions or inquiries. Thank you for visiting.
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