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Leading the way in ultrasound credentialing

Ultrasound is a crucial tool for timely and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, yet variability in scanning capability, techniques and interpretation has led to inconsistent patient outcomes.

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Commercialising fusion energy technology for the global energy transition

Sanjay Mazumdar, CEO of Defence Trailblazer; Professor Michael Goodsite, Pro Vice‐Chancellor (Research Operations & Commercialisation), University of Adelaide; Warren McKenzie, CEO of HB11; Sergey Pikuz, CTO of HB11; Professor Miftar Ganija, Head of Dualtech USPL group, University of Adelaide.

As global energy demands continue to grow, the consideration and adoption of new alternative scalable energy sources is becoming increasingly necessary.

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Funding fuels IMAGENDO international recruitment

Jodie Avery

A funding boost from the Federal Government will allow the University of Adelaide’s IMAGENDO study, which is training artificial intelligence to help diagnose endometriosis, to collect global data for the first time.

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Biomedical engineer’s innovative excellence acknowledged

Associate Professor Jaiwen Li and PhD Student Claudia Imiolczyk

University of Adelaide Associate Professor Jiawen Li has been awarded a prestigious global award by tech giant Sony and scientific publishing company Nature, for her work in biomedical engineering.

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Project to purify sperm for IVF success receives funding

Professor Sarah Robertson

The University of Adelaide’s Professor Sarah Robertson has received more than $820,000 to address a significant unmet health need which forms part of the IVF process.

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Leading soil scientist feted with fellowship

Professor Michael Mclaughlin

Professor Michael McLaughlin AM from the University of Adelaide’s School of Agriculture, Food and Wine has been elected as a Fellow of the US National Academy of Inventors (NAI).

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Developing the first drug for multi-organ radiation protection

A group of researchers from the Daisy Project Team behind greenery

A pharmaceutical breakthrough at the University of Adelaide is showing promise in both multi-organ radiation protection and cancer treatment.

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Thales Australia and University of Adelaide partner to explore long-range counter UAS laser technology

Graham Evenden, Director Business Growth, Thales Australia (left) and Professor Anton Middelberg, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), University of Adelaide.

Thales Australia and University of Adelaide will explore development of a unique Laser Directed Energy Weapon (LDEW) to counter battlespace threats, including fast-moving swarms of low-profile, armed Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) at extended ranges.

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Video: IMAGENDO - Improving endometriosis care

Researchers looking at a ultrasound screen

Nearly one million Australians suffer from endometriosis, where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the womb, and can suffer debilitating pain, pelvic inflammation, headaches, fatigue, and even infertility. Watch August's Research Tuesday featuring Professor Louise Hull, and Dr Jodie Avery  from the Adelaide Endometriosis Research Group based at University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute and shared their recent findings on diagnosis and management for the condition.

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Sparc Hydrogen awarded for creating a greener future in SA

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Green energy company Sparc Hydrogen has received a Climate Leaders Award in the Small to Medium Enterprise category from the South Australian Premier’s Climate Change Council.

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