“In fertility care, trust is the most powerful intervention we can offer - and the most fragile to lose”. This article, co-authored by Professor Rob Norman, highlights the importance of trust and transparency in assisted reproduction, such as IVF. 🔗 www.fertstert.org/article/S001...

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating the women shaping the future of research at the Robinson Research Institute. If you know a young person wondering whether science is ’for them’, let this be their sign to say yes. 🎥 👉 youtu.be/jIzNA_CuCWQ #WomenInScience

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our members whose projects have received over $5.5 mil in funding in the latest round of NHMRC Ideas Grants. Congratulations to Dr Ashley Meakin, A/Prof Martin Donnelley and Dr Clare van Eyk. More 👉 adelaideuni.edu.au/about/news/2...

Thinking about having a baby? Fertility is a ‘pre-season game’ and pre-conception care can make all the difference in optimising the chances to be ready for when it counts. Here are our top five tips for wannabe parents – powered by science. Read more shorturl.at/C44KQ

Sperm might be ‘multitasking’ and this could help explain why some couples struggle to conceive. A project, led by RRI researcher Dr David Sharkey and Dr John Schjenken investigates how sperm may help prepare the immune environment for pregnancy, beyond just fertilising an egg. 👉 shorturl.at/7dAwq

Planning for a baby one day or just want to keep your options open? In this article, fertility expert and RRI research leader Professor Louise Hull breaks down what you can do now to protect your future fertility. Read the full article here 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/want-b...

As part of the transition to Adelaide University, this channel now represents Robinson Research Institute at Adelaide University. We’re proud to continue sharing our achievements and our impact on improving reproductive, maternal, and child health as part of this new chapter.

A big year wrapped up in less than 30 seconds! Thanks to everyone who’s played a part in 2025. #HappyNewYear #Readyfor2026

As we approach the festive season, we want to thank our research community, collaborators, partners, and the many families and individuals who inspire our work every day. Thank you for supporting us on our mission to deliver world-class advances in human reproduction, maternal, and child health.

Our quarterly issue of 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 is out now! Inside: tips on safeguarding your fertility, innovation and AI in endometriosis ultrasound, women’s reproductive health in primary care, and more. 📩 Read it here: shorturl.at/wNPwf 🔔 Sign up to get future editions shorturl.at/eYL2m

We love giving at RRI - from gifting healthy futures to gifting Reverse Advent Calendar boxes, providing food and essentials to local families in need this year. Team RRI got behind it with many members collecting boxes to fill, and the communal boxes in the office are taking shape too!

A new one-time gene editing treatment provides hope for people with cystic fibrosis. RRI member Dr Fatwa Adikusuma is leading work on a new gene-editing tool, provididing hope it will be able to restore normal CFTR function in the lungs, with just a single treatment. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/lsSax

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