Biographical entry de Kretser, David Morritz (1939 - )
AC, FAA, FRACP, FTSE
- Born
- 27 April 1939
Ceylon - Occupation
- Anatomist, Endocrinologist and Medical researcher
- Website
- http://www.governor.vic.gov.au/4A25671B00145208/webpages/biography
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. All full list can be seen on his home page.
Details
Events
- 2000
- Award - Officer of the Order of Australia (AO)
- 2003
- Award - Centenary Medal received from the Australian Government
- 2006 -
- Career position - Appointed Governor of Victoria
- 2006
- Award - Companion of the Order of Australia (AC)
Archival resources
Private hands (De Krester, D.M.)
- David Morritz de Kretser - Records, 1965 - 1987; Private hands (De Krester, D.M.). Details
Published resources
Online Resources
- National Library of Australia, 'de Kretser, David Morritz', Trove, National Library of Australia and the Australian National Maritime Museum Darling Harbour, 2009, http://nla.gov.au/nla.party-1474923. Details
McCarthy, G.J.
Created: 20 October 1993, Last modified: 18 July 2007
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