9 February 2006
Australian biomedical scientist Professor Jock Findlay AM has been awarded the UK Society for Reproduction and Fertility Distinguished Scientist Award for 2006.
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Professor Findlay, an honorary Professor in Monash's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, received the honour for his outstanding contribution to reproduction and fertility research.
He is the only Australian to have won the award and will present a keynote lecture at the society's annual conference in Leeds, England, in July.
Professor Findlay said it was a great honour to receive the award, which recognised the important contribution of his co-workers and students.
"It also recognises Australia as a leader in research on reproductive health," he said.
Professor Findlay has more than 30 years experience in reproductive health research. He has been a pioneer in understanding the ovary and its function including the role of the hormone inhibin in regulating fertility and treating infertility in women. He was also one of the original collaborators on the first paper on hormone replacement in women receiving IVF.
Professor Findlay's achievements have been recognised through numerous awards including the 2006 UK Society for Endocrinology Dale Medal. In 2001 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia for services to medical research, as a researcher in reproductive biology and as a medical administrator.
Professor Findlay is the Deputy Director of Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research. He is Chairperson of the Infertility Treatment Authority of Victoria and a member of the scientific committee and board member of the Victorian Breast Cancer Research Consortium Inc.
He is also a member of the National Health and Medical Research Council of Australia management committee and member of council and Chairperson in the Embryo Research Licensing Committee.
Professor Findlay served as Chair of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Group, Department of Reproductive Health and Research, at the World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland, from 1998 to 2003.
For more information or to arrange interviews contact Diane Squires, Monash University Media Communications, on 9905 9315 or 0417 603 400.
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