Health & Biotech
Better health is the foundation of better living. So we’re working to prevent and overcome disease and illness throughout our community. From physical to psychological, and conception to old age.
Our expertise spans lab-based biochemical research, clinical trials and broader population studies. We have formal ties with all South Australian teaching hospitals, numerous research institutes and multiple clinical practices. And we’re frequent collaborators with industry and government.
Impact stories
Coping with loss
Improved quality of care for parents of stillborn babies Australia-wide.
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Potential for prostate cancer breakthrough
New tests to pinpoint when treatment is required.
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Getting to the heart of good health
New approaches to cardiovascular disease.
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Fast-tracking the fight against disease
Automating plate screening, analysis and interpretation for quicker and better quality diagnosis.
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Research Check: should we be worried that the chemicals from sunscreen can get into our blood?
There’s no need to be put off using sunscreen.
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Better breast cancer treatment
Improving the overall outcome for breast cancer patients
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The University of Adelaide conducts interdisciplinary research to understand how and why coronary heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, and vascular and heart rhythm disorders occur; and how they can be prevented.
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Prevention, detection and cure. Find a medical career and degree to get you there.
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