January 2011

The University of Adelaide has performed exceptionally well in the first national Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings.

Under the research area of paediatrics and reproductive medicine the University of Adelaide was the only university in the Group of 8 (Go8) to achieve a score of maximum 5.

September 2010

The study, led by Associate Professor Leonie Heilbronn from the University's Robinson Institute, will test emerging evidence that shows DNA modifications in IVF-born children can contribute to obesity and diabetes risk.

Up to 20 IVF-born individuals and 20 naturally conceived individuals, all aged between 18 and 25 years, are needed for a week-long pilot study involving three days of a regulated diet followed by another three days of high-fat feasting.

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To register your interest please fill in the ONLINE FORM, or for more information please phone A/Prof Leonie Heilbronn on 8222 4900 or 0424 187 880 or email leonie.heilbronn@adelaide.edu.au

September 2010

Peter Couche has been awarded the Pride of Australia medal for Courage. The medal recognises his determination and strength of character to overcome personal adversity.

In association with the Robinson Institute, Peter has established the Peter Couche Foundation to raise funds to support the Stem Cell for Stroke research of the Robinson Institute.

This research provides hope for brain repair treatment for stroke damaged brains using adult stem cells. To learn more about Peter and the Foundation visit: www.PeterCoucheFoundation.org.au

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August 2010

Professor Sarah Robertson comments on research that has found that high stress levels can damage a woman's chances of getting pregnant.

August 2010

Robinson Institute researchers are a step closer to finding a link between genetic susceptibility to cerebral palsy and a range of environmental risk factors during pregnancy, including infections and pre-term delivery.

Professor MacLennan and his team of researchers are leading the largest study in the world into the genetic causes of cerebral palsy.

July 2010

Dr Julia Pitcher of the Neuromotor Plasticity and Development (NeuroPad) Group was featured on Channel 7 news. Her research was named among the top 10 medical research projects in Australia for 2009 by the NHMRC.

The research is linking cognitive outcomes in children born pre-term with impaired motor development This is the first physiological evidence that the motor and cognitive dysfunction commonly experienced by pre-term children when they reach school age probably has a common underlying origin in the brain

July 2010

Asthma is the most common complication of pregnancy in Australia with harmful effects on babies, but many of these could be prevented a University of Adelaide researcher says.

Associate Professor Vicki Clifton from the Robinson Institute says asthma affects 16% of pregnancies in South Australia but SA medical statistics identify less than 7% of pregnant women as asthmatic.

June 2010

Study in focus of PhD student Sarah Wakefield of the Robinson Institute who is investigating how embryos extract energy from nutrients to control early development

June 2010

Research reveals that a man's sperm does far more than fertilise an egg in the womb. According to Professor Sarah Robertson, of the Robinson Institute's Research Centre for Reproductive Health, semen has special qualities that contribute to a healthy pregnancy, including helping to prepare the female body for nurturing the fetus.

June 2010

Researchers are developing a world-first genetic test that can predict which pregnancies are at risk of complications long before symptoms arise.

June 2010

Researchers from the Centre for Stem Cell Research believe turmeric extract may help prevent organ transplant rejections.

June 2010

Despite improvements in recent decades, Aboriginal women are still suffering serious problems when it comes to their reproductive health, according to South Australia's Young Tall Poppy of the Year, Dr Alice Rumbold.

May 2010

Robinson Institute researcher Nigel Farrow, is currently completing his honours in Cystic Fibrosis to try and find a cure for his four-year-old daughter Ella who suffers from the disease. He is undertaking a project to determine the viability of a single treatment gene therapy, to treat cystic fibrosis (CF).

April 2010

University of Adelaide research is showing that the sex of the baby determines the way it responds to stressors during pregnancy and its ability to survive pregnancy complications.

April 2010

Adelaide researchers have found evidence of a link between a common hormonal disorder in women and heart disease - and they're seeking more women to take part in a new study to confirm their results.

March 2010

Professor Caroline Crowther has announced new national guidelines recommending that women at risk of early preterm birth use magnesium sulphate to protect their babies from cerebral palsy.

March 2010

The Robinson Institute continues to partner with Peter Couche to determine how stroke repair can be made possible through the use of stem cells.

19 March 2010

Women's loss of faith in evidence-based medicine could start shortening their lives.

13 February 2010

February 13th saw the exciting launch of the Robinson Foundation, held on the grounds of Government House.

28 Jan 2010

A recent study has found some insights into how quickly a women's fertility declines over her lifespan.

10 January 2010

Women can reduce the risk of athsma in their children by 35% by not taking folic acid in the later stages of pregnancy.

08 January 2010

The University of Adelaide will launch a foundation next month to raise money and awareness for its internationally-renowned Robinson Institute.

December 2009

Research conducted by Associate professor Simon Koblar has revealed that stroke-damaged brains could be repaired using adult stem cells from teeth.

20 November 2009

Robinson Institute Director, Robert Norman, has been awarded in the health and science category of Advantage SA's South Australian of the Year Awards.

November 2009

Robinson Institute PhD student, Alison Care has won a $10,000 prize for shedding new light on why some women are infertile and why some pregnancies end in miscarriage.

04 November 2009

MUMS who took folic acid supplements throughout their pregnancy, in a well-intentioned attempt to boost baby's health, were increasing their risk of having a child with asthma, a study has found.

23 October 2009

Australian research shows for the first time how a man's weight - not just a woman's - can lead to problems in the woomb.

23 October 2009

BRITISH scientists claim they have made an IVF breakthrough that could vastly improve the chances of conception for thousands of women wanting children.

13 October 2009

University of Adelaide PhD student, Alice Stocker, based at the Women's & Children's Hospital is conducting research on cystic fibrosis that aims to "treat kids before they have lung damage and to treat them once."

13 October 2009

Two of the Robinson Institute PhD students, Alison Care & Kathryn Gebhardt, are in the finals for the 2009 Young Investigator Awards.

12 October 2009

12 October 2009

Paternal obesity is a key factor in reducing the chances of pregnancy in fertility treatment, an Australian study has found.

September 2009

Professor Helen Teede of the Jean Hailes Foundation and Professor Rob Norman of the Robinson Institute have led an Australian Inititative to form a National Alliance on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and have successfully secured considerable government funding to support this initiative over the next three years.

Wednesday 9 Septmber 2009

Dr Darryl Russell of the Robinson Institute has been awarded amoung the first of the prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships.

25 August 2009

Men have known for some time that putting on weight puts them at risk of a number of diseases. But now there is evidence that an expanding girth can contract a man's ability to have children

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28 July 2009

Researchers from the University of Adelaide's Robinson Institute and the Women's and Children's Hospital are conducting a study which may decide whether a new contraceptive patch is made available to Australian women.

13 July 2009

Inside the brain is a body clock that resets every 24 hours, and its important for your health.

9 July 2009

Professor Robert Norman comments on recent research into using stem cells to create sperm.

3 July 2009

A University of Adelaide study has recommended that infertile couples seek advice about their lifestyle before embarking on IVF treatment or other assisted reproductive technology.

11 May 2009

University of Adelaide researchers are developing a world-first genetic test that can predict which pregnancies are at risk of complications long before symptoms arise.

Led by Associate Professor Claire Roberts, Senior Research Fellow in the University's new Robinson Institute, the researchers have identified subtle variations in specific genes within the mother, father or baby that indicate the mother is more likely to suffer from pregnancy complications.

21 April 2009

University of Adelaide researchers have expressed concern over the number of women turning to alternative therapies for relief of menopausal symptoms.

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) use is declining, but women still need relief from menopausal symptoms and are turning to 'alternative' hormone therapies, despite such therapies being unproven for safety and effectiveness.

10 March 2009

The Robinson Institute was launched on Wednesday 11th March 2009 at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Speakers included Minister Hill, University Vice-Chancellor and President Professor James McWha with guest speaker Professor Roger Short, Honorary Professorial Fellow from the University of Melbourne's Faculty of Medicine.

The Robinson Institute will build on the University's strong international reputation in reproductive health. Its world-leading research over the past 50 years has increased understanding of human and animal reproduction and produced new infertility treatments and genetic diagnosis of embryos.

15 October 2009

The University of Adelaide has established a new research institute that will tackle big issues around prevention of illness for individuals and their children, and find new treatments for serious diseases.

Focusing on reproductive health, stem cell research and health across generations, this is the first of several large research institutes to be established by the University of Adelaide over the coming year. The new research institutes will build on the University's research strengths in line with state and national research priorities and reinforce its position as a research leader.

16 September 2008

Researchers within the University of Adelaide's new Centre for Stem Cell Research are aiming by the end of this year to show repair in stroke-damaged brains using stem cells taken from adult teeth.

The world-leading research using dental pulp stem cells from extracted human teeth and stroke-affected rat brain tissue will be outlined as part of the launch today (Tuesday 16 September) of the Centre for Stem Cell Research.