Professor Henry Burger was a renowned clinician-scientist who made major contributions to general and reproductive endocrinology. Elected to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences in 2015, we are sad to share news of his passing on 10 October, 2024, at 91 years old.

Professor Burger leaves a legacy as a leader in menopause management and advancement of women’s health, and will be sorely missed by the scientific community.
His election to the Academy highlighted his outstanding scientific achievements: he was a co-leader of the group which successfully isolated inhibin.

Professor Burger showed that it had an important clinical role in the diagnosis and monitoring of ovarian malignancy. He defined the role of inhibin in the endocrinology of the menopausal transition and menopause.

Over his career, he received numerous international and national awards and published more than 600 papers.

Professor Burger made significant contributions to health, including assisting with the founding of the Jean Hailes Foundation, and the Hudson Institute of Medical Research.

He will also be remembered for his generous mentorship and influence on the next generation of clinician-researchers. Even after his retirement, he continued to see patients, contribute to research papers, and review journal articles.

Vale, Professor Henry George Burger. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time.