Professor Allan Herbison, Director of the University of Otago's Centre for Neuroendocrinology gives a lecture in recognition of being awarded the 2011 Distinguished Research Medal. An internationally eminent researcher into how the brain controls fertility, Professor Allan Herbison, is this year’s recipient of the University of Otago’s highest research honour. The University awards the medal for outstanding scholarly achievement, including the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge, the development of innovative technology, or the development of concepts that lead to significant advances.