John F. Kerin
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John F. Kerin was a physician
, Professor
of reproductive
medicine
, and was a recognized innovator in biomedical technology.
Kerin had qualified with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
(MBBS) and was Doctor of Medicine
(MD). He was a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Obstetrics
and Gynecology (FRANZCOG) and had been awarded a Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology
and Infertility
(CREI).
Kerin spent 16 years directing IVF
units with the University of Adelaide
(1979–1986), UCLA
School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre (1986–1991) and Fresenius Medical Care
(1992–1995). While at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
(QEH) in Adelaide, South Australia, his team produced South Australia's first IVF twins. For 7 years he was a principal investigator for conducting international multi-centre Food and Drug Administration
regulated clinical trials for assessing the safety and efficacy of reproducive technology. In June 2004 he was appointed the Medical Director of Flinders Reproductive Medicine.
Kerin died as a result of an accident on his hobby farm at Eden Valley
, South Australia
.
John Kerin has published hundreds of publications, in medical science research, particularly IVF.
He was a keen wooden boat designer and builder having spent many years handcrafting full-scale, seaworthy wooden boats. He also conducted marine research off the coast of Queensland in his spare time, for the protection and understanding of the endangered manta-ray.
Professor John Francis Kerin (deceased) obtained both his Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy having completed studies at the University of Adelaide, located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He earned the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1969 (1963-1968), the postgraduate diploma of Obstetrics (1972), awarded by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (1974-1977). He was a member (since 1976) and Fellow (since 1971) of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and a Foundation Fellow (since 1979) of the Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Also, a FRCOG (England) 1986, and FACOG (AM) 1988.
Professor John Francis Kerin’s postgraduate (phd) thesis was titled “On the endocrine function of the human graatian follicle”, submitted in December of 1977 to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, a thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Medicine in which his aim was to obtain an “understanding of the changing cyclical relationship which exists between the theca and granulosa cells of the isolated human Graafian follicle, in vitro, with respect to its ability to produce the three basic classes of sex steroids, namely the androgens, oestrogens and progestins” and to “critically examine factors controlling human ovarian follicle behaviour, in the hope of achieving a better understanding of female ovarian function” (reference thesis, The Univ of Adelaide (1977) details above).
Early publications include:
JFP Kerin et. al., (1975) “Superfetation in man”, Austr. N.Z.J. Obstet. Gynaec., 15:240.
JFP Kerin et. al., (1976) “Linear and quantitative migration of stowed sperm through cervical mucus during peris vular period”, Fertility & Sterility, 27(9) 1054-8.
JFP Kerin et. al., (1968) “Cervical factors in infertility”, Artificial insemination in modern medicine, March 1968.
JFP Kerin et. al., (1976) J. Reproductive Fertility, 46, 499.
JFP Kerin et. al., (1977) “Steroid release by human ovarian follicles and ovarian tissues in culture”, J. Endocrinology for Assessment, Nov 1977.
JFP Kerin (dec.) born Aug 08th 1944, has two daughters from his first marriage to Aileen, namely Danielle Anne and Jacinta Francis. His parents Frank Kerin (dec.) and Joan Mary Kerin (dec.). Dr. Jacinta Francis Kerin is an Australian Bioethicist, Doctor of Philosophy submitted Monash University, Clayton, Victoria Australia
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
, Professor
Professor
A professor is a scholarly teacher; the precise meaning of the term varies by country. Literally, professor derives from Latin as a "person who professes" being usually an expert in arts or sciences; a teacher of high rank...
of reproductive
Biological reproduction
Reproduction is the biological process by which new "offspring" individual organisms are produced from their "parents". Reproduction is a fundamental feature of all known life; each individual organism exists as the result of reproduction...
medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
, and was a recognized innovator in biomedical technology.
Kerin had qualified with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, or in Latin Medicinae Baccalaureus, Baccalaureus Chirurgiae , are the two first professional degrees awarded upon graduation from medical school in medicine and surgery by universities in various countries...
(MBBS) and was Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
(MD). He was a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Obstetrics
Obstetrics
Obstetrics is the medical specialty dealing with the care of all women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy , childbirth and the postnatal period...
and Gynecology (FRANZCOG) and had been awarded a Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology
Endocrinology
Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions called hormones, the integration of developmental events such as proliferation, growth, and differentiation and the coordination of...
and Infertility
Infertility
Infertility primarily refers to the biological inability of a person to contribute to conception. Infertility may also refer to the state of a woman who is unable to carry a pregnancy to full term...
(CREI).
Kerin spent 16 years directing IVF
In vitro fertilisation
In vitro fertilisation is a process by which egg cells are fertilised by sperm outside the body: in vitro. IVF is a major treatment in infertility when other methods of assisted reproductive technology have failed...
units with the University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide
The University of Adelaide is a public university located in Adelaide, South Australia. Established in 1874, it is the third oldest university in Australia...
(1979–1986), UCLA
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of California, Los Angeles is a public research university located in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, USA. It was founded in 1919 as the "Southern Branch" of the University of California and is the second oldest of the ten campuses...
School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre (1986–1991) and Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care is a German company specializing in the production of medical supplies, primarily to facilitate or aid renal dialysis. It is 36%-owned by the health care company Fresenius. The company was formed in 1996 from the merger of Fresenius Worldwide Dialysis, then a division of...
(1992–1995). While at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a 340 bed acute tertiary referral hospital in the western suburbs of Adelaide, South Australia.-History:...
(QEH) in Adelaide, South Australia, his team produced South Australia's first IVF twins. For 7 years he was a principal investigator for conducting international multi-centre Food and Drug Administration
Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, one of the United States federal executive departments...
regulated clinical trials for assessing the safety and efficacy of reproducive technology. In June 2004 he was appointed the Medical Director of Flinders Reproductive Medicine.
Kerin died as a result of an accident on his hobby farm at Eden Valley
Eden Valley, South Australia
Eden Valley is a small South Australian town in the Barossa Ranges. It was named by the surveyors of the area after they found the word "Eden" carved into a tree. Eden Valley has an elevation of 460 metres and an average annual rainfall of 716.2mm....
, South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
.
John Kerin has published hundreds of publications, in medical science research, particularly IVF.
He was a keen wooden boat designer and builder having spent many years handcrafting full-scale, seaworthy wooden boats. He also conducted marine research off the coast of Queensland in his spare time, for the protection and understanding of the endangered manta-ray.
Professor John Francis Kerin (deceased) obtained both his Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy having completed studies at the University of Adelaide, located in Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. He earned the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1969 (1963-1968), the postgraduate diploma of Obstetrics (1972), awarded by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (1974-1977). He was a member (since 1976) and Fellow (since 1971) of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and a Foundation Fellow (since 1979) of the Australian College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Also, a FRCOG (England) 1986, and FACOG (AM) 1988.
Professor John Francis Kerin’s postgraduate (phd) thesis was titled “On the endocrine function of the human graatian follicle”, submitted in December of 1977 to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, The University of Adelaide, a thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Medicine in which his aim was to obtain an “understanding of the changing cyclical relationship which exists between the theca and granulosa cells of the isolated human Graafian follicle, in vitro, with respect to its ability to produce the three basic classes of sex steroids, namely the androgens, oestrogens and progestins” and to “critically examine factors controlling human ovarian follicle behaviour, in the hope of achieving a better understanding of female ovarian function” (reference thesis, The Univ of Adelaide (1977) details above).
Early publications include:
JFP Kerin et. al., (1975) “Superfetation in man”, Austr. N.Z.J. Obstet. Gynaec., 15:240.
JFP Kerin et. al., (1976) “Linear and quantitative migration of stowed sperm through cervical mucus during peris vular period”, Fertility & Sterility, 27(9) 1054-8.
JFP Kerin et. al., (1968) “Cervical factors in infertility”, Artificial insemination in modern medicine, March 1968.
JFP Kerin et. al., (1976) J. Reproductive Fertility, 46, 499.
JFP Kerin et. al., (1977) “Steroid release by human ovarian follicles and ovarian tissues in culture”, J. Endocrinology for Assessment, Nov 1977.
JFP Kerin (dec.) born Aug 08th 1944, has two daughters from his first marriage to Aileen, namely Danielle Anne and Jacinta Francis. His parents Frank Kerin (dec.) and Joan Mary Kerin (dec.). Dr. Jacinta Francis Kerin is an Australian Bioethicist, Doctor of Philosophy submitted Monash University, Clayton, Victoria Australia