David De Kretser
Professor
Centre for Reproductive Health
Hudson Institute of Medical Research
Australia
Biography
Professor de Kretser is a reproductive endocrinologist whose appointments at Monash have included Professor of Anatomy, the founding Director of the Monash Institute of Medical Research and the Associate Dean for Biotechnology Development.
Research Interest
His work demonstrated that activin A is a key proinflammatory cytokine and stimulator of fibrosis. Thus follistatin is an anti-inflammatory, antifibrotic protein, properties that have led to its development as a therapeutic with great potential for treating many patients with diseases such as cystic fibrosis. He also has an interest in community and professional education in male reproductive health and founded Andrology Australia which provides the educational framework.
Publications
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Lee VWK, Keogh EJ, Burger EJ, Hudson B, de Kretser DM (1976) Studies on the relationship between FSH and germ cells: Evidence for selective suppression of FSH by testicular extracts. J Reprod Fert Suppl 24:1-15.
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de Kretser DM, Catt KJ & Paulsen CA (1971) Studies on the in vitro testicular binding of iodinated luteinizing hormone in rats. Endocrinology 88:332-337.
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de Kretser DM (1969) Ultrastructural features of human spermiogenesis Z Zellforsch 98:477-505.
