John F. Kerin

Who was John F. Kerin?

John F. Kerin was a physician, Professor of reproductive medicine, and was a recognised innovator in biomedical technology.

Born to Frank and Joan Mary Kerin, Kerin qualified with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Adelaide in 1969. He was a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and had been awarded a Certificate in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Kerin spent 16 years directing IVF units with the University of Adelaide, UCLA School of Medicine and Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre and Fresenius Medical Care. While at Queen Elizabeth Hospital 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.

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.