Our People
Institute Director
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| Professor Robert Norman | |
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Professor Robert Norman of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Adelaide is a subspecialist in reproductive medicine (CREI) and in endocrine biochemistry (FRCPA). His research has focused on ART and reproductive endocrinology, particularly in PCOS, the effect of lifestyle on reproductive outcomes and periconception medicine. He is the leader of the NHMRC Program grant on "Periconceptual origins of health and disease" and has published 250 peer-reviewed publications. He is also the past President of the Androgen-Excess PCOS Society, the major international society for PCOS and has served on the editorial board of Human Reproduction, Human Reproduction Update, RBM Online and Fertility and Sterility. |
Research Centre Directors
| Research Centre for Reproductive Health | |
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| Co-Directors: Associate Professor Sarah Robertson Associate Professor Jeremy Thompson |
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A/Prof Jeremy Thompson began working within the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the University of Adelaide in 1999 and has since had numerous responsibilities including Director of Clinical Embryology and Deputy Director of the RCRH. His research focuses on improving clinical infertility treatment, perinatal and adult health and reproductive technologies for animal biotechnology.
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A/Prof Sarah Robertson graduated from The University of Adelaide with a PhD in science and now heads the reproductive immunology research group in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Her research seeks to unravel the immune and cytokine networks of early pregnancy and to understand the mechanisms underpinning maternal immune tolerance to pregnancy. |
| Research Centre for Early Origins of Health and Disease | |
| Director: Professor Julie Owens Co-Director: Associate Professor Michael Davies Associate Professor Vicki Clifton |
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Professor Julie Owens started with the University of Adelaide in 1987 as a research fellow in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and has since held numerous positions including Head of Discipline of Physiology and Head of School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health. Her research seeks to increase fundamental knowledge about early growth and development and how it is altered in major disease states, especially fetal growth restriction. |
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A/Prof Michael Davies is a senior research fellow and epidemiologist in the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Adelaide. His research is focused on understanding the long-term consequences of social and environmental factors which impact on fetal growth and development, and can therefore, inform subsequent basic research and contribute to public health policy. |
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A/Prof Vicki Clifton is a NH&MRC Senior Research Fellow and the Director of Research at the Lyell McEwin Hospital. She has a strong background in fetal growth, reproductive endocrinology and placental physiology with her research focusing on factors that program fetal development and neonatal adaptation, particularly in the areas of cardiovascular adaptation and neonatal immune response. |
| Centre for Stem Cell Research | |
| Directors: Associate Professor Mark Nottle Associate Professor Stan Gronthos |
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After obtaining his PhD from the University of Adelaide, A/Prof Mark Nottle became General Manager of the Reproductive Biotechnology Division at BresaGen Limited. He has since returned to the University's School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health where his current research focuses on developing organ, tissue and cell replacement therapies with a particular interest in isolating animal adult and embryonic and stem cells. |
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A/Prof Stan Gronthos returned to Adelaide in 2002 where he founded the Mesenchymal Stem Cell Group and was later appointed Head of the Regenerative Medicine Program within the Division of Haematology, IMVS. His research program focuses on identification, purification and characterization of mesenchymal stem cells from bone marrow, adipose and dental tissues and has led to commercialization of the intellectual property for different regenerative medicine applications. |
The University of Adelaide Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Professor Alastair MacLennan was appointed head of the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Adelaide in 2007. His research focuses on reproductive endocrinology and feto-maternal medicine, with a special interest in antenatal causes of cerebral palsy and menopause. Professor MacLennan has a strong commitment to education and training and has held many senior positions including president of both the Australian Perinatal Society and Australian Menopause Society. |
| Institute Manager | |
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| Kate Irving | |
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Kate Irving commenced with the Robinson Institute in February 2012. She has enjoyed a career of diversity as a Senior Executive within large commercial organisations and as founder of a new concept entrepreneurial venture. |
