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In Loving Memory of Professor Roy Farquharson – A Final Farewell

26 October 2026

Rest in peace, dear Roy. You will always be remembered, not only for what you achieved, but for the lives you touched

On Monday, 26 October 2026, we will say our final farewell to Professor Roy Farquharson, former Chair of ESHRE, an inspiring leader, a cherished colleague, mentor, and dear friend.

For those unable to attend in person, Karen has kindly shared the following links so that friends and colleagues around the world can join remotely, pay their respects, and celebrate Roy’s remarkable life.

🕊️ Funeral Ceremony – 10:30 AM UK time (11:30 AM CET) https://watch.obitus.com Username: teqa7658 Password: 729181

🕊️ Additional livestream – Celebrating Roy’s Life https://vimeo.com/event/6288249/4f69c560fd

Roy brought people together through his kindness, wisdom, humour, and extraordinary generosity. His contributions to reproductive medicine and to ESHRE will remain an enduring legacy. Even if we cannot all be there in person, we can come together in spirit to honour his memory and support Karen and his family.

In memoriam - Roy Farquharson

09 October 2026

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.

Paracetamol use during pregnancy is linked to changed reproductive development in daughters

09 September 2026

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.

Vanillin flavouring in e-cigarettes disrupts human embryonic stem cell development

13 August 2026

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.