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At the Robinson Research Institute, we tackle the most pressing reproductive health issues by undertaking cutting-edge research to improve fertility and pregnancy outcomes, and foster early childhood health in Australia, and the world.
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Understanding recurrent miscarriage: new research to explore metabolic and immune health in pregnancy
There’s a whole lot that needs to go right in pregnancy. A sperm fertilises an egg, an embryo develops and then implants into the wall of the uterus. Later, the placenta is established, and the fetus develops and grows to form a baby.
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2025 Eureka prize winner
The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Group, led by Professor Helen Marshall, was successful in winning the 2025 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research.
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Artificially sweetened beverage consumption lifts gestational diabetes risk
Pregnant women who consume five or more drinks of artificially sweetened beverage (ASB) a week increase their risk of developing gestational diabetes by six per cent, new research from the University of Adelaide has found.
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Lifting IVF success rates
Researchers at the Robinson Research Institute are driving innovations to improve IVF outcomes—from non-invasive embryo imaging and smarter sperm selection tools to new training pathways for embryologists.
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Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences mentorship
Associate Professor Kylie Dunning has been accepted into the highly competitive Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Mentorship Program. Mentees in this program are recognised for their high potential as emerging leaders in health and medical research.
Read more about Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences mentorship04 Aug The Robinson Research Institute is proud to launch Future in Focus—a dynamic new initiative designed to inspire and support the next generation of researchers, clinicians, and health professionals. 04 Aug
Robinson Research Institute at Science Alive!
The Robinson Research Institute joined Science Alive! from 1 - 3 August for an educational and informative three days of showcasing our research to over 22,000 visitors. 15 Jul
Menstrual blood - waste or wealth of information?
Our researchers are breaking new ground by transforming what society discards — used tampons — into a powerful avenue for reproductive health research. 01 Jul
From Fertility to Family - Discover the science of what makes for healthy children
We are excited to be part of Science Alive! this year, Australia’s single largest, interactive science exhibition for families. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 2 and 3 August at the Adelaide Showgrounds, this incredible event brings science to life with interactive displays, hands-on activities, and something for curious minds of all ages.
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