A new international survey, led by members of Robinson Research Institute, highlights the uptake of medical imaging as a first-line, non-invasive tool for diagnosing endometriosis on a global level. 👉 obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.... #womenshealth #researchexcellence

Cerebral palsy can arise from genetic, environmental, or combined factors that interfere with early brain development. A new study showed that MRI scans of brain patterns can help predict the likelihood of finding an underlying genetic cause in children with cerebral palsy. More ➡️ shorturl.at/2DjD2

🚨 Job alert 🚨 Do sperm actively influence female reproductive success? @drdavidsharkey.bsky.social is looking for a Research Officer to join the team and contribute to this investigation. Job details 👉 careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/51...

👋Meet AIMEE - the AI Mentor for Endometriosis Ultrasound Education. The development of AIMEE is supported by funding from RRI, aiming to close the shortage of sonographers with the specialised skillset required to perform complex scans for endometriois. Read more:

We proudly hosted the annual Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture 'From Aspiration to Access: Building equitable, high-quality women’s sexual and reproductive health care in Australian primary care settings' delivered by Prof Danielle Mazza AM. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/C1ytc

Half the funding. Half the future. The Medical Research Future Fund was meant to deliver $1B each year – only $650M is reaching researchers. Join the call to release the full funds now to ensure the viability of medical research in Australia. More 👉 www.aamri.org.au/mrff

🌟 Congratulations to Tayhia, recipient of the Robinson Research Institute’s 2026/2027 Future in Focus Scholarship! Awarded as part of our new Future in Focus initiative, the scholarship supports the educational journey of a student in their senior High School years. 🔗 Learn more shorturl.at/OCF0J

It was a pleasure to host our first group of High School students for the Future in Focus Work Experience Program. They toured research labs, world-class facilities, and heard about the topics of reproductive health, fertility, genetics, neonatology and AI in research. More: shorturl.at/MqwLF

👋 The Robinson Research Institute is proud to be an exhibitor at the RANZCOG 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting this week, connecting with clinicians in O&G and sharing insights from our world-class research into reproductive health, pregnancy, and the lifelong impacts of early development.

The RRI gathered for the annual Symposium last week, exploring the Science to Solution Pipeline. The day celebrated the breadth of research within the Institute and the power of collaboration across the research journey. Read more 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...

During pregnancy, some people develop a liver disorder known as Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). It can cause intense itching, jaundice, and carries risks for both mother and baby if not monitored carefully. Prof Bill Hague helped unpack ICP in this podcast 👉🎧 Listen in shorturl.at/jVVuE

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, presented by Prof Danielle Mazza 🕠 12 November, 5:30 pm for a 6:00 pm start 📍 AHMS, Adelaide 🎟 Free - register here 👉 events.humanitix.com/2025-lloyd-c...

Join our community to receive quarterly updates covering science from Fertility to Family. Here is a snapshot of the edition released this week - hit ‘subscribe’ if you would like the next one delivered to your inbox. Read 👉 mailchi.mp/adelaide.edu...

Congratulations to Dr Tara Crawford (Neonatal Medicine research group) who has been awarded $70,000 in the SALHN Enquiry Grant, funded by The Hospital Research Foundation. ‘Music to My Ears’ is a parent-led intervention designed to support the language development of infants born very preterm.

Are the diet versions of your favourite soft drink a healthier option during pregnancy? These drinks often contain artificial sweeteners which are linked to an increased risk of gestational diabetes and potentially other undesired pregnancy outcomes. 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...

There are many pieces to the puzzle when it comes to IVF success. Learn how researchers at the Robinson Research Institute are addressing challenges in the field, incl improving IVF success rates and minimising the mental and financial burden for families. 👉https://shorturl.at/b8s7R #IVFsuccess

What an achievement for the Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Group, WINNING the Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research! Congratulations to the team - we are proud to have Prof Helen Marshall AM, Dr Bing Wang, and Dr Mark McMillan as members of our Institute! More tinyurl.com/5xytkjv7

⭐ We are proud to celebrate our members who were successful in the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation's 2025 Bloom Research Program Grant. Congratulations go to Professors Michael Stark, Jozef Gecz and Paul Thomas. More 👉 wchfoundation.org.au/2025-bloom-r...

Congratulations to A/Prof Kylie Dunning who has been accepted into the highly competitive AAHMS Mentorship Program. Mentees in this program are recognised for their high potential as emerging leaders in health and medical research. Read more: aahms.org/news/17-emer...

Congratulations to Danielle Bailey, PhD student, who was awarded the Robinson Research Institute award at the University of Adelaide’s Florey Postgraduate Research Conference. The award for 'best poster' is given to a student in reproductive, pregnancy, child or adolescent health research.

Last week, our Director Professor David MacIntyre presented on ‘The maternal microbiome’ at the University of Adelaide’s Research Tuesday. If you missed the talk but are interested in the topic, you can watch the recording here 👉 youtu.be/5JjslmURpg4?...

⭐ 2025 South Australian Tall Poppy Winner ⭐ We are celebrating Robinson Research Institute member Dr Amy Hutchison for being awarded the 2025 South Australian Tall Poppy award. Congratulations on this achievement! More 👉 aips.org.au/tall-poppy-c...

It's been a fun, educational and informative 3 days showcasing our research at Science Alive! We were thrilled by the response and interest we received in our activities and loved seeing the curiosity and excitement and fuelling interest in our topics with parents, teachers, teens, and toddlers.

🏅 We are thrilled for RRI members in the Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Group, led by Professor Helen Siobhan Marshall AM, who have been announced as finalists in this year’s Australian Museum Eureka Prizes. Congratulations! More 👉 youtu.be/L9gdryJWIJY?...

Thank you to everyone who attended 'Tick Tock in the Womb: How biological ageing before birth drives life-long health'! This event was co-hosted by RRI and Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA). Missed the event but interested in the topic? Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igL4...

The placenta could be the key to solving stillbirth. Why? @dranyaarthurs.bsky.social explains at our free event, co-hosted by Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA). Register now 👉 events.humanitix.com/tick-tock-in...

We’re thrilled for IMAGENDO® to be a finalist in the SA Science Excellence and Innovations Awards! IMAGENDO® is revolutionising endometriosis care by using artificial intelligence to combine the diagnostic power of transvaginal ultrasound and MRI. More 👉 www.scienceawards.sa.gov.au/excellence-i...

Congratulations to Associate Professor Martin Donnelley, leader of the Cystic Fibrosis Airway Research Group and Respiratory X-ray Imaging Laboratory, on securing a $3.8 million Innovate Grant from Australia's Economic Accelerator (AEA). More information 👉 adelaideuni.edu.au/about/news-a...

'Tick Tock in the Womb: How Biological Ageing Before Birth Drives Life-Long Health' - if you are in Adelaide, don't miss this event. Register lnkd.in/g2raUnsB

💥 We are excited to share that we have awarded over $366,000 in our 2025 Step Research Funding program to support 17 innovative projects led by our talented investigators. 💥 For a full list of awardees and successful projects 👉 lnkd.in/gjN6ZpXE

Should semen analysis become routine care in men’s health? Our researchers believe so. Early insights into sperm health can help prevent chronic disease and support healthier lifestyles. Read more 👉 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #MensHealthWeek #PreventativeHealth #researchexcellence

Congratulations to Dr Yasmyn Winstanley, who recently received the Early Career Researcher Award by the ANZ Society for Cell and Developmental Biology. This award recognises outstanding contributions to the field of cell and developmental biology. #researchexcellence

Nutrient-rich food supplements for infants and mothers could play a key role in establishing the foundation of lifelong health for children globally. In this research, lipid-based nutrient supplements have been found to make the biggest difference in addressing the issue. 👉🏽 shorturl.at/gN0sr

Our researchers from the Endometriosis Research Group, attending and shaping the World Congress on Endometriosis. Globally recognised in the field, they present and chair sessions to share their insights on the use of AI to predict endometriosis, early diagnosis and safe-guarding fertility. #WCH2025

Professor Jodie Dodd and her team presented their findings at the European Congress on Obesity, showing that a higher body mass index of parents at the time of conception increases a child’s risk of obesity. More information 👉 shorturl.at/6ZopM

New research is underway to investigate how an asthma drug could be used to mature the lungs of premature babies without affecting the development of other organs, particularly the brain. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/6zGCu #neonatal #premies #researchexcellence

The new technology dFLash can screen hundreds of thousands to millions of genes or drugs in living cells and provides real-time feedback on cell response to different stimuli. This could reshape the way diseases are treated and help develop new therapy options. 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...

We are excited to announce the recipients of our Institute’s 2025 Travel Grants. These grants will support awardees to present at conferences and to visit collaborators and lab groups to progress their research in line with our mission. Congratulations to all successful applicants! shorturl.at/vMZWo

Addressing the critical challenges in reproductive medicine, and maternal & child health is at the core of our 2025 – 2030 Strategic Plan which we published recently. Download your copy here 👉🏽 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res... #rpregnancy #mumsandbubs #womenshealth #maternalhealth #childhealth

Congratulations to Prof Helen Marshall AM on being awarded the NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award - Public Health (Leadership) for her research ‘Novel strategies for global control of meningococcal disease and gonorrhoea’. Read more 👉 www.nhmrc.gov.au/about-us/nhm...

We celebrate with Professor Jozef Gecz who was recently awarded the 2025 Julian Wells medal at the Lorne Genome Conference. The award is presented annually to a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to the understanding of genome expressions as well as to the this field of research.

There has been a WIN for endometriosis patients, with the drug Relugolix / Ryeqo® recently added to the PBS. Professor Louise Hull and Rachel Hosking have spoken on ABC Afternoons, explaining how Ryeqo® works on what it can do for patients. Listen in from 1:05:00h shorturl.at/194wp

New research shows that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person’s future health and ageing, including susceptibility versus resilience to ageing-associated diseases in later life. For more detail 👉 shorturl.at/B3LEu

Researchers from the Centre of Light for Life and the Robinson Research Institute have capture developing embryos with unparalleled sensitivity, using cutting-edge cameras designed for quantum measurements. Read more 👉https://shorturl.at/uahp6 #IVF

Pure passion for the topic, fuelled by the experience of knowing what living with endometriosis feels like. Meet our endo research team – first up: Rachel Hosking, PhD candidate at IMAGENDO. #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth

IMAGENDO goes global! An AEA Ignite Grant of $500K allows the team to collect data from diverse international populations through clinics in the US, UK, and Canada with the aim to advance the current prototype to a regulatory ready diagnostic tool to diagnose endometriosis non-invasively.

Congratulations to our researchers and affiliate members who were successful in securing National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Investigator Grants for their projects! Details 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/new...

What is the role of maternal androgen signalling in fetal development? Shreetha Ramasubramanian explains her research in this field. youtu.be/gkfk9_H1IRs?... For more research by our you young talent, see 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...

Did you know that the risk of breast cancer increases for people with high breast density? A/Prof Wendy Ingman spoke to ABC Adelaide, explaining high breast density and breast cancer risk. Listen in from 16:54 👉 www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

For IMAGENDO, an AI-based technology to diagnose endometriosis non-invasively, high quality ultrasound images to train the algorithm are very important, but image quality is highly subjective at the same time. New research about an image quality scoring 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...