Everyone deserves the chance to build the family they hope for. 💙 On 9 September, support the Robinson Research Institute on Medical Research Giving Day and help fund research into infertility, miscarriage and pregnancy complications. Learn more: www.medicalresearchday.org.au

📰 Featured in QS Insights Magazine: Professor Michael Stark from the Robinson Research Institute shares how patient-informed research is improving care for babies born too soon. Discover how research and clinical care are shaping better outcomes for preterm infants. 👉

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Adelaide University takes research beyond the lab

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💜 Every IVF journey matters. Researchers at the Robinson Research Institute are advancing embryo assessment, sperm selection and fertility technologies to help improve IVF success rates and give more families the chance to achieve their dream of having a child. 📖 adelaide.edu.au/research/our...

👶🩺 Ever wondered what it's like to use an ultrasound? Visit us at Science Alive and try our interactive 'Find the baby' ultrasound activity. Meet our researchers, explore how ultrasound supports pregnancy health, and discover the research helping improve outcomes for families.

👶 Can wearable baby monitors reliably detect changes in a newborn's breathing? RRI researchers found they perform well with larger chest movements but are less reliable with smaller ones, highlighting the need for further research. 📖 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

👶 Giving our tiniest patients the best possible start. Professor Michael Stark and the Neonatal Medicine Research Group are advancing research to improve outcomes for premature babies—helping more survive and thrive. 💜 Learn more:

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The Neonatal Medicine Research Group advances understanding of newborn health through cutting-edge research on preterm birth, neonatal care, and early life development to improve outcomes for…

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🤰 New ENDIA research, led by Dr Rebecca Thomson, compares diet and physical activity during pregnancy in women with and without type 1 diabetes. The findings highlight opportunities to better support healthy pregnancies for mothers and babies. Read more: diabetesjournals.org/care/article...

📣 Applications are now open! Future in Focus gives SA Year 10–12 students hands-on experience in health and medical research. Regional students can apply for a travel scholarship of up to $3,500. Apply now: adelaide.edu.au/study/how-to...

🦠 Could the microbiome hold the key to better reproductive health? RRI researchers are exploring how microbial communities influence fertility, pregnancy and reproductive outcomes, paving the way for future advances in fertility care. 🔗 lnkd.in/eUAasUtU

🧬 Professor Jozef Gecz and his team have identified more than 350 disease-causing genes linked to conditions including autism, epilepsy, intellectual disability and cerebral palsy—transforming diagnosis and improving care for children and families. 🔗 lnkd.in/ewG4ubtY

Congratulations to Associate Professor Kylie Dunning for being nominated a Finalist, Mid-Career STEMM Professional of the Year 2026 for the 2026 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. The winners will be announced in November. Read more: scienceawards.sa.gov.au/winners-and-...

'𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬’ - join our high calibre speakers bringing together clinical insight, population data and innovative science in this forum. 📅 Thurs 30 July, 5:30-7:15pm ACST, Adelaide 🎫 Free event - registrations essential 👉 shorturl.at/3XNYM

Our Director, Professor David MacIntyre, was recently appointed as a 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, one of the world's leading centres for reproductive medicine research.

Registrations of interest are open for 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 - our flagship program for South Australian students in Years 10–12 who are keen to explore the world of health and medical research, with a focus on reproductive, maternal, and children’s health. More 👉 adelaide.edu.au/study/how-to...

We are thrilled for Professor Jozef Gecz who was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for ‘distinguished service to human translational genetic science, to genomic research, to child health, and to neurodevelopmental disability’ in this year’s King's Birthday 2026 Honours List.

The FIGO Fertility Passport is a new tool developed for patients and healthcare providers supporting patients on their fertility journey. The resource was developed by the FIGO Committee on Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Infertility, chaired by RRI research leader Prof Louise Hull.

Congratulations to RRI’s Dr Remy Young, and her SAHMRI Women and Kids Co-Investigator Dr Michelle Rogers who were awarded the 2026 RRI-SAHMRI LINK Funding Opportunity for their project 'Characterising the bacterial and viral components of maternal and donor milk given to preterm infants'.

Come join our team in the 'Nutrition, metabolic and reproductive health group'. This Research Fellow position focuses on how maternal diet, lipid metabolism, and the gut microbiome interact to influence maternal metabolic health and pregnancy outcomes. Details👉 shorturl.at/DNJxI #hiring

A flourishing partnership which has been improving maternal and newborn care for nearly two decades. Clinicians and scientists from RRI and WCHN have partnered with colleagues in Indonesia to strengthen maternal and newborn care through collaboration, education and shared learning. #benchtobedside

From PCOS to PMOS - a name change over a decade in the making. RRI researchers have been integral leaders in faciliting this change, and in broadening our understanding of the condition. More 👇 shorturl.at/xqGJ1/

PCOS renamed to PMOS in major shift for women’s health

A major international effort to improve understanding of one of the world’s most common hormonal disorders has resulted in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) being officially renamed polyendocrine metab...

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For details on what this week's federal budget announcement means for funding of health and medical research, the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) have shared their analysis 👇 aamri.org.au/resources/fe...

Federal Budget 2026-27 - AAMRI

The following is a summary of the main announcements in the 2026-27 Federal Budget relating to the medical research sector. View AAMRI’s Media Release – https://aamri.org.au/news-events/media-releases...

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Could sperm find its way to the female egg in space? Dr McPherson explains the findings about how a lack of gravity might impact fertilisation and early development, and why those findings have 'gravity' beyond expanding our kowledge about human reprduction in space. 👇 youtu.be/gj8KWnRq3Cg?...

Human reproduction in space - can sperm navigate in zero gravity

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We are proud to announce the outcomes of our 2026 RRI Step Research Funding program, supporting early-stage research in reproductive, maternal, and child health. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 $𝟐𝟔𝟕,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. Congratulations to all successful applicants! 👇 shorturl.at/sIkdi

What does “safe” drinking water mean for reproductive health? New research suggests that PFAS levels currently considered safe under Australian guidelines still affect fertility, egg and embryo health - with effects observed across generations. More 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/foreve...

IVF has transformed millions of lives - but success rates have remained unchanged for decades. At RRI, we are tackling this challenge from every angle - find out how 👉

IVF outcomes: lifting success rates | Times Higher Education

The birth of the first baby conceived through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in 1978 marked the beginning of a global fertility revolution. Since then, millions of children have been born via IVF. The…

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📚 A new study involving RRI researchers has revealed a link between exposure to extreme temperatures in pregnancy and low birth weight of babies. Read more

Extreme heat from climate change linked to smaller babies

An Adelaide University degree will launch you into your future. Our degrees are contemporary, accessible and future-focused.

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New independent report from AAMRI shows medical research delivers: $3.90 return per $1 invested $5.80 per $1 in clinical trials $4.07B annual economic benefit A strong system – but under pressure from underfunding. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/b4VuY

Great to see RRI members represented as part of an Adelaide University delegation at Science Meets Parliament last week, with three of our members joining national conversations at the intersection of science, technology, and policy. #ScienceMeetsParliament #ResearchImpact #SMP

We are thrilled for RRI member and former institute Director, Professor Sarah Robertson AO, who was awarded the NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award – Basic Science (Leadership)! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Full list of awardees, see 👉 shorturl.at/Hqtt5

We are proud to share that our Director, Prof David MacIntyre, was awarded the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from SRI. This prestigious honour recognises his outstanding contributions to reproductive science - particularly in uncovering how the microbiome shapes pregnancy outcomes.