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MEDIA CENTER Sheldon J. Segal Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from International Academy of Human Reproduction NEW YORK and VENICE (7 April 2005) — Sheldon J. Segal, Population Council distinguished scientist, received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Academy of Human Reproduction in recognition of his contributions to reproductive medicine. Academy President Joseph Schenker praised Segal both as a researcher and as an outspoken advocate whose work has positively influenced public policy and funding decisions of foundations, governments, and nongovernmental organizations around the world. Segal was honored at the 12th World Congress on Human Reproduction in Venice, Italy on 10 March. In addition to this award, Segal served as honorary chairman of the congress, delivered a plenary lecture (“Hormone supplementation for the aging male”), participated in a debate, and chaired a symposium. Segal is a leading authority on global population issues, family planning, and contraceptive technology. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine and a Laureate of the United Nations Population Award. Segal has served as advisor to the World Health Organization, the United Nations Population Fund, the World Bank, the European Parliament, and the U.S. Congress. He is the author or co-author of more than 300 publications fields of reproductive biology, contraceptive development, embryology, endocrinology, and family planning, and has served on the editorial board of six scientific journals. Segal directed the research that led to the development of copper-bearing IUDs and implant contraceptives (Jadelle® and Norplant®), as well as initial studies on contraceptive vaginal rings, the intrauterine system Mirena®, contraceptive vaccines, and male contraceptives. The modern IUD, Jadelle, Mirena, and Norplant provide contraception for more than 120 million women globally.
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