Person
de Kretser, David Morritz (1939 - )
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- Born
- 27 April 1939
Ceylon - Occupation
- Anatomist, Endocrinologist and Medical researcher
Summary
David de Kretser was appointed Governor of Victoria in 2006. He is an expert in the field of human reproduction and endocrinology and has been a Professor of the Department of Anatomy at Monash University since 1978. de Kretser was also Chairman of the department from 1978 to 1991, and Director of the University's Institute of Reproduction and Development (1991-2001). His illustrious career has seen him hold numerous other prominent positions and Directorships. A full list can be seen on his home page.
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Chronology
- 1969
- Career position - Foundation Member, Australian Society for Reproductive Biology
- 1977 - 1981
- Career position - Chairman, Australian Society for Reproductive Biology
- 2000
- Award - Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) - For service to medicine, particularly in the field of male reproductive biology, and as a researcher, educator and university administrator
- 2001
- Award - Fellow, Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (FTSE)
- 2003
- Award - Centenary Medal - For service to Australian society and science in reproductive biology and endocrinology
- 2005 -
- Award - Life Member, Australian Society for Reproductive Biology
- 2006 -
- Career position - Appointed Governor of Victoria
- 2006
- Award - Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) - For distinguished contributions to public life as a medical researcher of international reputation in the field of reproductive biology, to the development of the biotechnology industry, and to bioethics
- 2012
- Award - Doctor of Laws (LLD), honoris causa, University of Melbourne
Related entries
Archival resources
Private hands (De Krester, D.M.)
- David Morritz de Kretser - Records, 1965 - 1987; Private hands (De Krester, D.M.). Details
Published resources
Resources
- Wikidata, http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1177366. Details
- VIAF - Virtual International Authority File, OCLC, https://viaf.org/viaf/36985879. Details
- 'De Kretser, D M (19390427-)', Trove, National Library of Australia, 2009, https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-548037. Details
- 'Awarded honorary LLD, 2012 [Citation provided]', Honorary degree holders, University of Melbourne, 2023, https://about.unimelb.edu.au/notable-alumni-staff/honorary-degree-holders. Details
Resource Sections
- Nossal, Gustav, 'Interview with Professor David de Kretser', in Interviews with Australian scientists, Australian Academy of Science, 2008, http://science.org.au/scientists/interviews/d/ddk.html. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 8 November 2022
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