13 February 2009
Australian IVF pioneer Professor Alan Trounson was this week honoured with the David de Kretser Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Monash University's Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.
The David de Kretser Medal is one of two awards presented by the Monash University Medical Foundation at Government House on Thursday 12 February, 2009.
The medal is named in honour of Professor David de Kretser whose links with the faculty stretch back to 1969 when he received his MD from Monash. The medal is awarded annually to an individual who has made an exceptional contribution to the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University over a significant period of time. Previous winners include Professor John Murtagh,AM, Professor Warwick Anderson AM and Emeritus Professor Mollie Holman AO.
Professor Alan Trounson is a world-renowned biologist and the Founder and Executive Vice-Chairman of the National Biotechnology Centre of Excellence -- Australian Stem Cell Centre. In 2007 Professor Trounson accepted an appointment as President of $3 billion stem cell agency the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM).
The Monash University Medical Foundation also recognised John Curtin distinguished Professor of International Health, Professor Michael Alpers AO with a Lifetime Achievement Medal for his commitment to community health and equity in health on an international scale. | 
