NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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...