Australian Scientist Professor Jock Findlay AM has been awarded the 2006 UK Society for Endocrinology Dale Medal.

The medal is the highest accolade bestowed by the Society and acknowledges the level of excellence in reproductive health research. Professor Findlay is one of only five Australians to have ever won the award and he was recognised for his contribution towards a better understanding of the ovary, leading to improved knowledge of fertility and treating infertility in women.

A pioneer in reproductive research, Professor Findlay has worked in the field for more than 30 years and was one of the original collaborators on the first papers produced regarding hormone replacement in women receiving IVF (in vitro fertilisation) treatment. He has served on a number of advisory committees for the Reproductive Health and Research Department of World Health Organisation in Geneva, Switzerland and ultimately was Chair of the WHO Scientific and Technical Advisory Group on Reproductive Health.

In 2001, Professor Findlay was recognised in Australia for his contributions by being made a Member of the Order of Australia.

He is currently Chairperson of the Infertility Treatment Authority of Victoria, and Chair of the National Health and Medical Research Council Embryo Research Licensing Committee. He is also a National Health and Medical Research Council Fellow and receives substantial support from the Federal Government.

At present, Professor Findlay's research centres on the hormonal control of egg development in the ovary which has applications in understanding ovulation, the regulation of the lifetime of eggs which determines the length of fertility, and the time of the menopause. He is also collaborating with other scientists at Prince Henry's Institute on a project investigating new methods of contraception.

For further information contact: Ian Muchamore (03) 9594 4049

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