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At the Robinson Research Institute, we tackle the most pressing reproductive health issues by undertaking cutting-edge research to improve fertility and pregnancy outcomes, and foster early childhood health in Australia, and the world.
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2025 Eureka prize winner
The Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Group, led by Professor Helen Marshall, was successful in winning the 2025 Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research.
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Artificially sweetened beverage consumption lifts gestational diabetes risk
Pregnant women who consume five or more drinks of artificially sweetened beverage (ASB) a week increase their risk of developing gestational diabetes by six per cent, new research from the University of Adelaide has found.
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Lifting IVF success rates
Researchers at the Robinson Research Institute are driving innovations to improve IVF outcomes—from non-invasive embryo imaging and smarter sperm selection tools to new training pathways for embryologists.
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Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences mentorship
Associate Professor Kylie Dunning has been accepted into the highly competitive Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Mentorship Program. Mentees in this program are recognised for their high potential as emerging leaders in health and medical research.
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Launching Future in Focus
The Robinson Research Institute is proud to launch Future in Focus—a dynamic new initiative designed to inspire and support the next generation of researchers, clinicians, and health professionals.
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Menstrual blood - waste or wealth of information?
Our researchers are breaking new ground by transforming what society discards — used tampons — into a powerful avenue for reproductive health research. 01 Jul
From Fertility to Family - Discover the science of what makes for healthy children
We are excited to be part of Science Alive! this year, Australia’s single largest, interactive science exhibition for families. Taking place on Saturday and Sunday, 2 and 3 August at the Adelaide Showgrounds, this incredible event brings science to life with interactive displays, hands-on activities, and something for curious minds of all ages. 19 Jun
2025 RRI Step Research Funding outcomes announced
We are excited to share that we have awarded over $366,000 in Step Research Funding to support 17 innovative research projects led by our talented investigators. These grants are designed to kickstart new ideas, build research momentum, and strengthen future funding opportunities. 21 May
Global childhood wasting not slowing sufficiently
Too many children around the world are still malnourished and too few countries are on track to address the problem that has a life-long impact on a person.
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