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| Professor Beverley Vollenhoven |
Head of Gynaecology at Monash Health and Deputy Head of
Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Monash University, Professor Vollenhoven is a
specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility.
Professor Vollenhoven’s early research focussed on the cause
and treatment of uterine fibroids, and she discovered factors that contribute
to their growth and development. Her
more recent research centres on fertility and menopause.
“One of the main reasons why IVF fails is that embryos fails
to implant, and some of my basic research is looking at implantation—why some
embryos implant and others don’t,” said Professor Vollenhoven.
“I’m also investigating how we can improve the quality and
quantity of eggs produced by older women.”
Professor Vollenhoven’s other research interests include
looking at women using alternative therapies in menopause and IVF.
Professor Vollenhoven has more
than 100 publications in journals and books. She has previously been a
Chairperson of the Victorian Regional Committee of the Royal Australian and New
Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and is a member of the
Examinations Committee.
She is currently an examiner for
both the specialist and sub specialist exams and a senior examiner for the
Australian Medical Council. She is on the Advisory Committee for
Prescription Medicines (a subcommittee of the Therapeutic Goods Administration)
and is a member of 11 national and international societies.
She is chair on the Women in Medicine and Science committee at
SCS and is the Faculty representative of the Athena SWAN Self-Assessment Team
(SAT).
“Personally and professionally, this promotion recognises effort
and hard work not only by me but by those who have worked with and supported
me, including my family,” she said.
Professor Vollenhoven acknowledges the tremendous support of
Professors Euan Wallace and Eric Morand.
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