Human Reproduction 2011

Professor David De Kretsner

Monash University

Professor de Kretser is reproductive endocrinologist whose academic career at Monash University has included appointments as Professor of Anatomy, the founding Director of the Monash Institute of Medical Research and the Associate Dean for Biotechnology Development. In 2003, he was named a Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor. He served as the 28th Governor of Victoria from 2006 to 2011 and is a Companion of the Order of Australia. He resumed his research career at Monash University in April 2011

He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

He has served on the Human Reproduction Program at World Health Organisation and the Executive Council of the International Society of Andrology, including a term as its President.

His research enhanced our understanding of the causes and management of male infertility, the hormonal regulation of reproduction and novel mechanisms influencing inflammatory and fibrotic responses. In 2000, with support form the Federal Government, Professor de Kretser initiated a highly successful program of community and professional education in male reproductive health called Andrology Australia.