Dr. Prien’s Legacy in Reproductive Science | Lubbock News

After nearly 50 years at Texas Tech, Dr. Samuel Prien is retiring—but his legacy lives on. A pioneer in assisted reproductive technology, he helped deliver the first successful ART birth in the late 80s, changed lives through teaching thousands of students, and co-invented the Protex semen collection cup to expand fertility access in rural areas. With dozens of patents and a heart for helping families, Dr. Prien embodies the West Texas spirit and leaves behind an indelible mark on science and humanity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/224bc6dc9859a7f8