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Press releases
- 23.1.12
- New Chief Executive appointed
Professor Lisa Jardine, Chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), today announced that Peter Thompson has been appointed as the Authority’s new Chief Executive. - 19.1.12
- HFEA to consult on ethics of 'mitochondria transfer'*
The Secretary of State for Health together with the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills have jointly asked the HFEA to seek public views on emerging IVF techniques designed to prevent the transmission of mitochondrial disease. - 12.1.12
- Statement on embryo transfer study
A multiple birth is the single biggest risk of IVF for both mothers and babies. However, it is a risk that can be avoided by the transfer of one embryo to those patients who are most likely to have twins.


