Professor Jock Findlay is internationally recognised for research in reproductive biology, making novel contributions to understanding regulation of the ovary and endometrium, relevant to fertility, infertility and ovarian cancer, and by prestigious awards and appointments by national and international societies. He has given conspicuous service through leadership at Research Institutes, Universities, the World Health Organisation, Commonwealth and State Government Committees, and Societies in Australia and the USA. His contributions have been recognised by the award of Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). He continues to contribute to medical and health science through publications, mentorship, leadership of review panels and Chair of a Research Institute Advisory Board.