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Research funding for ovarian cancer treatment
A Senior Research Fellow and team from the University of Adelaide have received funding from the Cancer Council SA to investigate a potential new treatment for ovarian cancer.
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Case study: Shining light on embryo health
Pregnancies assisted by in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) have doubled between 2002-2017, however, the IVF success rate has remained stagnant – something Associate Professor Kylie Dunning, leader of Robinson Research Institute’s Reproductive Success group, would like to change.
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Genetics, not lack of oxygen, causes cerebral palsy in quarter of cases
The world’s largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than a quarter of cases in Chinese children, rather than a lack of oxygen at birth as previously thought.
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What are ‘Ozempic babies’? Can the drug really increase your chance of pregnancy?
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? This month, The Conversation’s experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.
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Case study: A better life with cystic fibrosis, one breath at a time
Have you ever held your breath for longer than what feels comfortable? Could you feel the overwhelming urge to breathe? This is what people living with cystic fibrosis can feel. As the disease progresses, the feeling gets worse, breath by breath.
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Case study: Revolutionising the diagnosis of endometriosis
In Australia, at least one in nine women, or those assigned female at birth, live with often debilitating symptoms caused by endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the body.
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Guided by curiosity, driven by the excitement of change
On 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated globally. At the Robinson Research Institute, we are proud to have an abundance of female (and male!) trailblazers in their fields. We interviewed five outstanding researchers to get their unique perspectives on the matters surrounding International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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Women In Science: Interview with Professor Sarah Robertson AO
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2024, hear from Professor Sarah Robertson AO from the Reproductive Immunology group, about her journey as a researcher, what drives her ambition, and what unique challenges she has faced.
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Women In Science: Interview with Dr Nicole McPherson
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, hear from Dr Nicole McPherson, Senior Research Fellow and group leader of the Male Reproductive Life Course group, about her journey as a researcher, what drives her ambition, and what unique challenges she has faced.
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Women In Science: Interview with Dr Jodie Avery
Hear from Dr Jodie Avery, Senior Research Fellow and IMAGENDO Group Program Manager, about her journey as a researcher, what drives her ambition, and what unique challenges she has faced.
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