Research in the School of Paediatrics & Reproductive Health

The School of Paediatrics & Reproductive Health comprises of the Discipline of Paediatrics and the Discipline of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Led by Professor Julie Owens, the School and its members have international reputations as research leaders in reproductive biology and medicine, maternal, fetal and child health, and reproductive and regenerative medicine.

The School is principally located at three sites: the Medical School, the Women's and Children's Hospital and the Lyell McEwin Hospital. It has close interactions with other University of Adelaide departments and the Royal Adelaide Hospital. To learn more about research degree opportunities and scholarships please visit our web site.

The Robinson Institute

Many members of the School of Paediatrics and Reproductive Health (SPRH) are part of the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Institute. By joining us for your honours or research degree you will have the unique opportunity to be part of the Robinson Institute which brings together over 350 cutting edge researchers and four of the leading research centres of the Institute:

Being a member of the Robinson Institute means you are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by the Institute, participate in their mentoring and professional development programs and gain support when required to pursue additional opportunities such as applying for awards and external scholarships.

The Institute has recently established the Robinson Foundation to support the life-giving research of the Robinson Institute. An important objective of the Robinson Foundation is to raise funds to support the development of our next generation of scientists.

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Paediatrics

Child & adolescent psychology (cognition & behaviour)
Dr Mark Kohler

Child & adolescent sleep
Associate Professor Declan Kennedy, Dr Cameron van den Heuvel, Dr Mark Kohler

Endocrinology (paediatric)
Professor Jennifer Couper

Paediatric respiratory health
Associate Professor Declan Kennedy

Sleep & cardiovascular health in children
Dr Cameron van den Heuvel

Snoring & sleep apnoea in children
Associate Professor Declan Kennedy, Dr Cameron van den Heuvel, Dr Mark Kohler

Visit the Paediatrics website for more information

Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Developmental Neuromotor Physiology
Dr. Julia Pitcher, Prof Jeffrey Robinson

Early Life Programming of Health and Disease
Prof Julie Owens, Dr Kathy Gatford, Dr Miles De Blasio

Health and Social Outcomes in Reproduction
A/Prof Michael Davies, Prof Robert Norman, Dr Sheryl de Lacey

Human and Animal Reproductive Biotechnology and Stem Cells
A/Prof Mark Nottle

Nutrition, Environment and Reproduction
Prof Robert Norman, A/Prof David Kennaway, A/Prof Michael Davies, A/Prof Claire Roberts, Dr Rebecca Robker

Oocyte and Early Embryo Development
A/Prof Jeremy Thompson, A/Prof Mark Nottle, A/Prof Bill Breed, Prof David Armstrong, Dr Robert Gilchrist, Dr Michelle Lane

Ovarian and Follicular Function
Prof Robert Norman, Prof David Armstrong, A/Prof Ray Rodgers, Dr Robert Gilchrist, Dr Darryl Russell, Dr Rebecca Robker

Reproductive Immunology
Prof Sarah Robertson

Mammary Gland Biology and Breast Cancer
Dr Wendy Ingman

Uterine Biology, Implantation and Placental Development
A/Prof Claire Roberts, Prof Sarah Robertson , Prof Richard Ivell, A/Prof Bill Breed

Cerebral Palsy
Prof Alastair Maclennan, Dr Catherine Gibson, Prof Gus Dekker, Dr Paul Goldwater, Mr Michael O'Callaghan

Maternal & Fetal Biology and Medicine
A/Prof Vivienne Moore, Prof Jeffrey Robinson, Prof Julie Owens

Menopause Research
Professor Alastair MacLennan, Professor Rob Norman

Alternative/complementary therapies/medicines
Professor Alastair MacLennan

Assisted reproduction
Professor Rob Norman, Associate Professor Jeremy Thompson

Circadian and biological rhythms, and "clock" genes (impact of shift work)
Associate Professor David Kennaway

Cell invasion and growth factors
Associate Professor Claire Roberts

Cytokines
Professor Sarah Robertson

Embryo development
Associate Professor Jeremy Thompson

Extracellular matrix
Dr Carmela Ricciardelli, Dr Darryl Russell

Genetic polymorphisms and genotyping
Associate Professor Claire Roberts

Hormone replacement therapy
Professor Alastair MacLennan

Maternal & perinatal health, including the conduct of high quality randomised trials
Professor Caroline Crowther, Associate Professor Claire Roberts, Professor Sarah Robertson

Ovarian cancer and metastasis
Dr Carmela Ricciardelli, Associate Professor Greg Goodall, Professor Wayne Tilley, Dr Theresa Hickey

Nutrition and reproduction
Professor Rob Norman, Dr Rebecca Robker

Oocyte maturation
Associate Professor Jeremy Thompson, Dr Robert Gilchrist

Ovarian failure (premature)
Dr Theresa Hickey

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Professor Rob Norman, Dr Theresa Hickey

Pre-eclampsia
Associate Professor Claire Roberts

Pregnancy complications
Associate Professor Claire Roberts, Professor Sarah Robertson, Prof Gus Dekker

Visit the Obstetrics & Gynaecology website for more information

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