media release https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/ en Major cerebral palsy gene revealed https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2022/11/09/major-cerebral-palsy-gene-revealed Dr Mark Corbett and team have identified the most common genetic cause of cerebral palsy, increasing the chances of finding better treatments for the debilitating disease. November 09 2022 Sarah Eley https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2022/11/09/major-cerebral-palsy-gene-revealed South Australian of the Year to lead Women's and Children's research https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2022/08/01/south-australian-of-the-year-to-lead-womens-and-childrens-research University of Adelaide Professor Helen Marshall AM has been appointed to the inaugural role of Clinical Research Director at the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN). August 01 2022 Sarah Eley https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2022/08/01/south-australian-of-the-year-to-lead-womens-and-childrens-research Fertility Week: 12 to 18 Oct 2020 https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/10/14/fertility-week-12-to-18-oct-2020 Fertility Week (12 to 18 October) focuses on the impact that age has on fertility in Australia and around the world. October 14 2020 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/10/14/fertility-week-12-to-18-oct-2020 Study confirms genetic link in cerebral palsy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/10/07/study-confirms-genetic-link-in-cerebral-palsy An international research team including the University of Adelaide has found further evidence that rare gene mutations can cause cerebral palsy, findings which could lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments for this devastating movement disorder. October 07 2020 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/10/07/study-confirms-genetic-link-in-cerebral-palsy Adelaide has key role in COVID-19 vaccine human trials https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/09/24/adelaide-has-key-role-in-covid-19-vaccine-human-trials University of Adelaide researchers are playing a leading role in the human trials of Australia’s first needle-free, gene-based COVID-19 vaccine. September 24 2020 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/09/24/adelaide-has-key-role-in-covid-19-vaccine-human-trials Negative impacts of cannabis use during pregnancy https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/07/05/negative-impacts-of-cannabis-use-during-pregnancy The use of cannabis during pregnancy leads to poorer health outcomes for babies, according to research from The University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute. July 05 2020 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/07/05/negative-impacts-of-cannabis-use-during-pregnancy $3 million for congenital heart disease research https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/06/11/3-million-for-congenital-heart-disease-research More than $3 million has been awarded to the University of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute to identify the predisposing conditions and potentially modifiable factors that can substantially reduce the risk of congenital heart defects. June 11 2020 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/06/11/3-million-for-congenital-heart-disease-research $300,000 awarded to SA diabetes researchers https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/05/28/300000-awarded-to-sa-diabetes-researchers Before the world had heard of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was another pandemic spreading globally with insidious stealth, at an ever-increasing rate – diabetes. Globally, there are 415 million people living with diabetes and this disease is the fastest growing chronic health condition in the world today. Without significant change, by 2040 it is estimated that 642 million people will have diabetes. May 28 2020 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/05/28/300000-awarded-to-sa-diabetes-researchers Fears children's immunisation rates will drop https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/04/22/fears-childrens-immunisation-rates-will-drop There are fears parents will skip vital vaccinations for their children and that there may be disease outbreaks,because parents are concerned about taking their children to their GP during the COVID-19 pandemic. April 22 2020 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2020/04/22/fears-childrens-immunisation-rates-will-drop Does growth before baby alter allergy risk in humans? https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2019/10/14/does-growth-before-baby-alter-allergy-risk-in-humans It is increasingly clear that genetics alone do not explain risks of developing allergies, and that environmental exposures before and around birth can program individuals to increased or decreased risk of allergies. Restricted growth before birth in preclinical studies appears to protect the offspring against allergic responses. However, whether prenatal growth predicts subsequent risk of allergy in humans is unclear. Many studies in humans use birth weight as a measure of fetal growth, but do not correct for gestational age, so effects of premature birth may confound those of fetal growth. October 14 2019 admin https://www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-research-institute/news/list/2019/10/14/does-growth-before-baby-alter-allergy-risk-in-humans