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'Be Part of It' Study

B Part of It girl smiling

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.

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More diet advice evidence needed for those hoping to get pregnant

Pregnant woman eating a salad

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

Eureka Prizes trophy

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

STEM Ambassadors

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

A 3D hologram of a 2-cell embryo generated by the digital holographic microscope.

In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project.

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Diagnosing endometriosis with imaging and artificial intelligence

Patient being scanned via MRI

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

Prof Helen Marshall

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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Trying for a baby? What you need to know about a vital part of your womb (and how to look after it)

Human reproduction is completely dependent on the healthy function of an underestimated but vital organ: the endometrium. This is the spongy tissue that lines the inner surface of the womb.

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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. 

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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. 

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