The University of Edinburgh is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland. Founded in 1582 and officially opened in 1583, it is one of Scotland’s four ancient unviersities and the sixth-oldest university in continuous operation in the English-speaking world. The university played a crucial role in Edinburgh becoming a leading intellectual centre during the Scottish Enlightenment and contributed to the city being nicknamed the “Athens of the North”. The Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH) is an interdisciplinary research and teaching hub, bringing together internationally renowned scientists and clinicians to push the boundaries of knowledge in reproductive biology and its practical applications in medicines. The CRH has a key strategic theme for clinical and research activity involving fertility preservation in children and young adults, usually cancer patients, who are due to undergo treatment which may compromise their long-term fertility.