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From blunt to precise: New research to help premature babies thrive
Little Ollie* was born at 32 weeks, eight weeks before his due date. His mother Amelia* was taken to hospital after an ultrasound revealed that Ollie hadn’t grown in four weeks and was showing signs of fetal distress.
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Platform technology unlocks new therapeutic targets
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have developed a new technology for drug and functional genomics screenings, which could reshape the way diseases are treated.
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Embryo development holds key to healthy lifestyles
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing.
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Science strikes in batt(l)ing endometriosis
Alison Barnes is a gifted athlete. Once a competitive swimmer and cricket player for South Australia, she was only 11 years when she got her first period. While this is a normal part of growing up for many, it marked the start of a lengthy health battle for Alison. One that would overshadow her teenage years and ultimately, change the trajectory of her life.
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Researcher granted fellowship for male fertility works
University of Adelaide academic Dr Nicole McPherson has been awarded an early-to-mid-career fellowship by The Hospital Research Foundation Group.
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Announcing our 2025 RRI Travel Grant Recipients
We are excited to announce the recipients of the Institute’s 2025 Travel Grants. 03 Feb Three of the University of Adelaide’s 2024 Future Making Fellows are being supported at the Robinson Research Institute to advance their research in pregnancy and child health. 31 Jan
Need for novel AI to be used in women’s health
Research has shown the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in the diagnosis of conditions, like endometriosis, but what happens if the modelling is incorrect? 23 Jan
Discovery sheds light on immune cells’ role in pregnancy complications
Researchers at the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute have uncovered a new critical role for the immune system in supporting healthy pregnancies.
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