Étienne-Émile Baulieu, French Pioneer Behind the Abortion Pill Mifepristone, Dies at 98

Beyond reproductive medicine, Baulieu also made significant strides in other areas of health science. He explored hormone therapies for aging and was a pioneer in research into neurodegenerative diseases. In 2008, he founded the Baulieu Institute, dedicated to studying and developing treatments for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders. He also contributed to innovative approaches to mental health, developing a treatment for depression that entered clinical trials in several university hospitals. These endeavors highlighted his lifelong commitment to using medical science to improve quality of life across all stages of human existence.