NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
In Memoriam – Dr. Richard Julius Sherins
In Memoriam - Richard Julius Sherins, MD With profound sadness, we announce the passing of RICHARD JULIUS SHERINS, M.D., on November 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife, Audrey, and their three daughters. Dr. Sherins was a pioneering figure in the field of...
In Memoriam – Dr. Anna Steinberger
In Memoriam - Anna Steinberger 1928-2024 Barbara M. Sanborn, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Colorado State University and University of Texas McGovern Medical School, Houston Dolores J. Lamb, Ph.D., HCLD (ABB), CC (NRCC) Associate Dean (Faculty Affairs, Robert S. Dow...
In Memoriam – Dr. Ryuzo Yanagimachi
With great sadness we inform you that one of the Giants in Reproduction, Professor Ryuzo Yanagimachi, passed away on September 27, 2023. Yana, as everyone called him, was 95 years old. He was full of energy and full of vitality until the end. On the day he entered the...
In Memoriam – Arnold Belker, M.D.
Arnold Belker, M.D. died on August 26, 2023. His record of service to both patients and colleagues is inspirational. Dr. Belker was a highly respected leader in our discipline who was a regular attendee and contributor to ASA meetings. He served as President of the...
Dr. Richard V. Clark
We are saddened by the recent death of Richard V Clark, MD, PhD. Richard was a warm and gracious man, very accomplished, greatly admired and respected by all who knew him and at the same time, he was very thoughtful, funny, and kind, with a twinkle in his eyes. The...
In Memoriam – Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton
DOUGLAS-HAMILTON, Diarmaid Noted Local Physicist and Company Founder Diarmaid H. Douglas-Hamilton, inventor, entrepreneur, amateur pilot, mountaineer, and physicist, died Jan.19, at age 82 at his office in Beverly, MA, after a heart attack. He leaves his wife of 40...
William D. Odell MD, PhD (1929–2022)
Dr. Bill Odell passed away in November, 2022 at age 93. Bill was a Senior Investigator at the NIH, Professor and Chair of Medicine at Harbor-UCLA and Professor of Physiology and Medicine at UCLA and University of Utah, President of the ASA, Vice President of the...
Wylie C. Hembree, MD (1938 – 2022)
The American Society of Andrology, the Endocrinology Society and the medical field lost on December 16, 2022 one of its significant contributors to the understanding of the LGBTQ world and physicians’ role in managing medical needs and emotional support of those...
We Are Developing New Male Contraceptives. Our Work Has Never Been More Critical.
By Stephanie Page and John Amory. Dr. Page and Dr. Amory are professors of medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine, where they are developing male hormonal contraception. Over 40 percent of the 6 million annual pregnancies in the United States are...
In Memoriam – Stuart B. Moss, PhD
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that Stuart B. Moss, PhD, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Many of us knew Stuart from his research contributions and work at the National Institutes of Health. Since 2009, Stuart had been a program director in the...
Introducing the ASA Impact Award
This new Major Award recognizes long-standing, current ASA members (10 years or more) who, in the course of their careers, make tangible, “real world” contributions to the solution of longstanding problems or needs in the field of Andrology. The emphasis is on...
Richard D. Amelar, MD, Annual Lectureship
The American Society of Andrology is proud to announce the establishment of the “Richard D. Amelar, MD, Annual Lectureship,” in honor of Dr. Amelar and his legendary contributions to andrology. The inaugural Amelar Lecture will be delivered at the next Annual Meeting...
ASA Awarded Bid to Host ICA 2025
Dear ASA Colleagues, The American Society of Andrology (ASA) is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the bid to host the 13th International Congress of Andrology (ICA) in 2025 in Washington, D.C. Over the past 18 months the ICA Exploratory Committee led by...
46th Annual ASA Conference Abstract Deadlines
2021 ANNUAL MEETING ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS 46th Annual ASA Conference has gone Virtual April 24-27, 2021Abstract Submission is NOW OPEN! DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 5:00pm ET (10:00pm GMT) ASA only accepts electronic abstract submissions via the official...
In Memoriam — Richard D. Amelar, MD
We are all saddened by the recent death of Richard D. Amelar, MD on September 22, 2020, at the age of 93, at his home in New York City surrounded by his family. Dr. Amelar was an early pioneer in utilizing semen analysis and testicular biopsy in evaluating male...
Reminder: Movie Screening & Panel Discussion Event
As part of the Ethics Committee of the ASA, we are planning a virtual discussion on harassment and major Equity Diversity and Inclusion considerations. This discussion will be followed by an ASA Climate survey. The event will consist of: A screening of the film,...
Andrology Press
ABOUT THE ASAThe American Society of Andrology (ASA) is a unique partnership of scientists and clinicians. Founded in 1975, the Society has over 600 members from all over the world whose specialty fields include male reproduction, endocrinology, urology, anatomy,...
IN MEMORIAM: C. WAYNE BARDIN, MD
C. Wayne Bardin, MD, Past President (1988 – 1989) of the American Society of Andrology, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, October 10, 2019. Dr. Bardin was a mentor, teacher, friend, and beloved member of the ASA family. His accomplishments extended well...
An Important Message
Earlier today, Dr. Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) made an urgent and critical report to the U.S. Senate. In it he outlined the following issues and steps towards mitigation of serious threats to our biomedical...
Effective May 1, 2018
In an effort to provide better Membership benefits and services, the society has determined to change the dues cycle. Thus moving forward all ASA annual membership terms will run July 1 through June 30, with dues payments due by July 1st. For current members, who have...
IN MEMORIAM: JOHN MICHAEL BEDFORD, MD
Tribute written by Patricia Cuasnicu, PhD We are sad to announce that John Michael Bedford has passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018, in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, Mike has made truly outstanding contributions to different areas of reproduction such as...
IN MEMORIAM: RUDI ANSBACHER, MD
With a very heavy heart I share the sad news that Dr. Rudi Ansbacher died on January 3, 2018. Dr. Ansbacher was a founding member of ASA in 1975 and had a long legacy of service to the Society. He was a member and/or chair of our Membership, Liaison, Nominating,...
IN MEMORIAM: DON COFFEY, PHD
The American Society of Andrology is saddened to learn that leading prostate cancer expert, innovative translational researcher, and gifted teacher Dr. Donald Coffey died on Thursday, November 9, 2017 at age 85. Don Coffey, PhD was the Catherine Lola and J. Smith...
IN MEMORIAM: ANTHONY J. THOMAS, JR., MD
It is my sad task to share with you that Anthony J. Thomas, JR., MD, has died. He was a mentor to many of us and was the reason I became an Andrologist and joined ASA. He was a modest and caring man who was a gifted surgeon and teacher. When more details are known, I...
IN MEMORIAM: DR. BAYARD T. STOREY
The American Society of Andrology is sad to announce the passing of Dr. Bayard T. Storey. Dr. Storey was the society's Distinguished Andrologist for the year 2000 and was known for his scientific contributions in the areas of sperm energy metabolism, mechanisms and...
IN MEMORIAM: JEAN L. FOURCROY, MD, PHD, MPH
Jean Fourcroy, MD, PhD, MPH, passed away on October 12, 2016 at the age of 86. She was one of the first female urologists in the U.S. and had a long and productive career in clinical, research and regulatory work. Jean was an active member of the ASA until she retired...