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Guided by curiosity, driven by the excitement of change
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On 11 February, International Day of Women and Girls in Science is celebrated globally. At the Robinson Research Institute, we are proud to have an abundance of female (and male!) trailblazers in their fields. We interviewed five outstanding researchers to get their unique perspectives on the matters surrounding International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
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Women In Science: Interview with Professor Sarah Robertson AO
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To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2024, hear from Professor Sarah Robertson AO from the Reproductive Immunology group, about her journey as a researcher, what drives her ambition, and what unique challenges she has faced.
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Women In Science: Interview with Dr Nicole McPherson
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To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, hear from Dr Nicole McPherson, Senior Research Fellow and group leader of the Male Reproductive Life Course group, about her journey as a researcher, what drives her ambition, and what unique challenges she has faced.
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Women In Science: Interview with Dr Jodie Avery
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Hear from Dr Jodie Avery, Senior Research Fellow and IMAGENDO Group Program Manager, about her journey as a researcher, what drives her ambition, and what unique challenges she has faced.
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Women In Science: Interview with Dr Ying Wong
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To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2024, hear from Dr Ying Wong, Post-doctoral researcher in the Molecular Immunology Group, about her journey as a researcher, what drives her ambition, and what unique challenges she has faced.
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Women In Science: Interview with Alison Deslandes
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To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science in 2024, hear from Alison Deslandes, PhD candidate in the IMAGENDO Group, about her journey as a researcher, what drives her ambition, and what unique challenges she has faced.
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Professor Sarah Robertson AO recognised in the 2024 Australia Day honours
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Former Director and member of the Robinson Research Institute, Professor Sarah Robertson AO, has been awarded Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to medical research, particularly reproductive biology and immunology and to professional societies.
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Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute
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A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).
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Patients told to get pregnant to treat endometriosis
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Research shows patients with endometriosis are being told to plan a pregnancy to help manage or treat the condition, despite a lack of evidence to show it reduces symptoms. The controversial advice has prompted calls to improve medical education about endometriosis.
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Risky increase in antipsychotic drugs for children
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Australian GPs are prescribing more antipsychotic drugs to children and adolescents for non-approved conditions, according to a new study by University of Adelaide researchers.
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