1998 Award Winners

Wyeth-Ayerst Award (ESHRE)
Dorothy L. Patton, Ph.D.
Title: Effects of a Single Application of 0.25% Chlorhexidine Gluconate on Vaginal Flora and Chlamydial Infection in a Monkey Model
Other authors: YT Cosgrove Sweeney, T.L. McKay, A.M. Clark, L.K. Rabe, S.L. Hillier

Practicing Physician Award
Randy S. Morris, M.D.
Title: Octreotide is Ineffective at Augmenting Ovulation Induction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Patients But May Reduce the Likelihood of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)

PCFS-Wyeth-Ayerst Menopausal Award
Sandra Bello, M.D.
Title: Effects of Oral and Transdermal Estradiol on the Growth Hormone/IGF-1 Axis in Relation to the Immune System
Other authors: J.D. Gray, N. Navidazeh, E. Gentzschein, C. Coulam, D. Shoupe, F.Z. Stanczyk

Serono In-Training
First Place
Cristin Coulam, M.D.
Title: Altered Balance Between the 5a-Reductase and Aromatase Pathways During Ovarian Stimulation With HMG

Second Place
Barbara L. Coen
Title: Critical Morphology as a Predictor of Success in Intrauterine Insemination

TAP Poster Award
First Place
Emmett F. Branigan, M.D.
Title: Advances Semen Analysis - A Simple Screening Test to Predict Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Success

Second Place
Marsha Jan Gorrill, M.D.
Title: Is the LH Surge Suppressed When Microdose GnRHa Protocols are Utilized for Ovarian Hyperstimulation in IVF Cycles?

Video
Milo Hibbert, M.D.
Title: Laparoscopic Tubal Anastomosis: Facilitation Using Hysteroscopic Tubal Catheterization