Podcast Review: Titans of Science – Robert Winston
In a letter addressed to Robert Hooke, Isaac Newton articulated his renowned declaration: 'The progress I've achieved is a result of building upon the achievements of those who came before me'. This phrase has since become a symbol of scientific advancement, and perhaps inspired the naming of Titans of Science, a unique series featured in the popular science podcast: The Naked Scientists. The series abounds with in-depth interviews featuring prominent figures in the field of science.
In this episode, Dr Chris Smith, founder of the podcast, interviewed Lord Robert Winston, an IVF pioneer. Their conversation offers a captivating exploration into the life, experiences, and profound contributions of this multifaceted titan of science. Born in , Lord Winston's life has been marked by an impressive career in medicine, pioneering work in fertility, and an unexpected journey into the realm of television presenting and political involvement. I have always loved listening to stories of others' life experience and was that kid who refused to sit at the kids table just so I could hear the adults' conversation about the good old days. So I
Robert Winston, Baron Winston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Honourable The Lord Winston FMedSci FRSAFRCP FRCOG FRSB | |
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Winston in | |
| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 18 December Life peerage | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Maurice Lipson Winston () 15 July (age 84) London, England |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Lira Feigenbaum (m. ; died ) |
| Children | 3, including Ben Winston |
| Alma mater | London Hospital Medical College |
| Occupation | Surgeon, scientist, television presenter, politician, and peer |
| Signature | |
Robert Maurice Lipson Winston, Baron Winston, FMedSci, FRSA, FRCP, FRCOG, , (born 15 July ) is a British professor, medical doctor, scientist, television presenter and Labour peer.
Early life
Robert Winston was born in London to Laurence Winston and Ruth Winston-Fox, and brought up as an Orthodox Jew. His mother was Mayor of the former Borough of Southgate. Winston's father died as a result of medical negligence when Winston was nine years old. Robert has two younger siblings: a sister, the artist Willow Winston, and a brother, Anthony.
Winston attended fi
Professor Robert Winston
From the tiniest microchip to the information superhighway, the modern world is dominated by and dependent upon science. Yet whether we realize it or not, we live in an age where faith is still an important influence in our lives. The majority of Americans profess a belief in a Christian God and Islam acts as a unifying, energizing force for many of the world&#;s most dispossessed people. In the UK congregations may be shrinking, but popular belief in the supernatural &#; ghosts and spirits, fortune-telling, faith healing &#; is stronger than ever.
In The Story of God Robert Winston examines the relationship between science and religion across time, beginning with the primitive worship of early ancestors and concluding with a vivid portrait of faith in the modern world.
Grand in scope, adventurous in tone &#; and written from the perspective of a respected scientist who is also committed to Judaism &#; this groundbreaking work traces a line across continents, cultures and eras.
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Professor Robert Winston
Genesis Research Trust
Professor Winston is Chairman of the Genesis Research Trust (Reg. Charity No. ) which promotes better health for women and babies. The Trust raised £13 million to build and equip the most advanced research centre in Europe for Reproductive and Developmental Biology.
The Trust&#;s Women for Women campaign also raises money to train women scientists and clinicians at the Wolfson and Weston Research Centre for Family Health at Imperial College London.
The centre&#;s aim is to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of a range of devastating conditions affecting women and their babies, including brain injury, miscarriage, infertility, cancer and genetic diseases.
Imperial College London
Robert Winston is Professor of Science and Society at Imperial College and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies. He runs a research programme at the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology based at the Hammersmith Hospital Campus. The key focus is transgenic and gamete biology. His work on the South Kensington Campus includes research into education, particularly in school children, outreach and public enga
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