Tribute to Professor Roy Farquharson – Anis Feki, Chair of ESHRE

With the passing of Professor Roy Farquharson, one of ESHRE's Past Chairs, our Society has lost one of its great visionaries, and many of us have lost something even more precious: a dear friend, a mentor, and a companion on a remarkable journey. Roy had that rare gift of seeing potential in people, often before they could see it in themselves. With his unmistakable Scottish wisdom, sharp humour, generosity, and quiet determination, he inspired us to grow, to believe in ourselves, and to aim higher. He knew how to bring out the best in people, always with kindness, pragmatism, and an extraordinary sense of humanity.
I was privileged to be among those he guided, trusted, and encouraged. Roy was one of the driving forces behind ESHRE's commitment to excellence in education, training, accreditation, and certification. His dedication to the quality of teaching and the preparation of future generations was unwavering. For Roy, these were never simply academic or administrative responsibilities. They were a profound commitment to our profession and, ultimately, to the patients we serve.
He reminded us that our greatest responsibility was not simply to advance science, but to share knowledge, nurture talent, and inspire those who would come after us.
But Roy's legacy extends far beyond his professional achievements. He understood something equally important: that great science is built not only on knowledge and hard work, but also on friendship, trust, and the joy of being together.

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Human Reproduction Open Press Release

Researchers in Denmark have found that girls whose mothers took paracetamol during pregnancy had smaller ovaries, fewer ovarian follicles (the structures that contain immature eggs), smaller uteruses and lower levels of reproductive hormones at three months old.

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Human Reproduction Press Release

Vanillin, a common flavouring chemical in e-cigarettes, may disrupt the normal development of embryos in pregnant women who vape, according to a study published in Human Reproduction.

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The Council of Europe has recently adopted a recommendation on establishing harmonised measures for the protection of third-party gamete donors, which was developed in collaboration with ESHRE.

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