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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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News and Stories
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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2025 RRI Step Research Funding outcomes announced
We are excited to share that we have awarded over $366,000 in Step Research Funding to support 17 innovative research projects led by our talented investigators. These grants are designed to kickstart new ideas, build research momentum, and strengthen future funding opportunities.
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Global childhood wasting not slowing sufficiently
Too many children around the world are still malnourished and too few countries are on track to address the problem that has a life-long impact on a person.
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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.
Read more about Platform technology unlocks new therapeutic targets10 Apr
Announcing our 2025 RRI Travel Grant Recipients
We are excited to announce the recipients of the Institute’s 2025 Travel Grants. 18 Mar
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. 17 Mar
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. 03 Feb
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.
Events
24 Jul
Tick Tock in the Womb: How Biological Ageing Drives Life-Long Health
What if your health in later life was already shaped before you were even born?
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