John F. Kerin
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Professor John F. Kerin (died 25 January 2006) was a medical doctor 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)[1] and had been awarded a Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI).[2]
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.[3]
Kerin died as a result of an accident on his hobby farm at Eden Valley, South Australia.
