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What are ‘Ozempic babies’? Can the drug really increase your chance of pregnancy?
Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are taking drugs like Ozempic to lose weight. But what do we actually know about them? This month, The Conversation’s experts explore their rise, impact and potential consequences.
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Case study: A better life with cystic fibrosis, one breath at a time
Have you ever held your breath for longer than what feels comfortable? Could you feel the overwhelming urge to breathe? This is what people living with cystic fibrosis can feel. As the disease progresses, the feeling gets worse, breath by breath.
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Case study: Revolutionising the diagnosis of endometriosis
In Australia, at least one in nine women, or those assigned female at birth, live with often debilitating symptoms caused by endometriosis. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere in the body.
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Guided by curiosity, driven by the excitement of change
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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