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'Be Part of It' Study
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Thousands of South Australian teenagers participated in the largest meningococcal vaccine research trial of its kind in the world, ‘B Part of It’, in 2017-2018 to investigate the vaccine’s impact on herd immunity against the potentially fatal meningitis B bacteria.
More diet advice evidence needed for those hoping to get pregnant
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Experts from the University of Adelaide and Monash University say more research is needed on preconception diets after a collaborative review found a lack of evidence about the best foods to help boost the chances of becoming pregnant.
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Spotlight shines on research and innovation projects
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University of Adelaide researchers are among the finalists being recognised for their outstanding projects within the Research and Innovation category of the prestigious 2023 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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University of Adelaide scoops four prestigious STEM Ambassador roles
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Four University of Adelaide experts have been chosen to forge stronger ties between the science and technology sector and public policymakers as STEM Ambassadors for Science & Technology Australia.
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Holograms for life: improving IVF success
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In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project.
Diagnosing endometriosis with imaging and artificial intelligence
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The IMAGENDO research program is developing a machine learning-based medical imaging tool to diagnose endometriosis earlier and less invasively.
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Study turns up surprise bonus in meningococcal B vaccine
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A world-first SA vaccination program against a dangerous virus has produced a surprise side bonus – it’s also highly effective against another disease.
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Travel story: Zahra Ali Padhani
Zahra Padhani from the Robinson Research Institute travelled to Perth to attend the Science on the Swan Conference in May.
Travel story: Diksha Sirohi
Diksha Sirohi from the Robinson Research Institute travelled to Edinburgh, Scotland to attend and to present at the 15th World Endometriosis Conference in May.
Travel story: Beck O'Hara
Beck O'Hara from the Robinson Research Institute travelled to Toowoomba, Queensland to present at the Queensland Women's Health Forum in September.