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One negative scan could have doomed Rachel to decades of agony

Great to see the work of Professor Louise Hull and her team featured in this 9News article. 👇

The IMAGENDO team is developing technology to diagnose endometriosis non-invasively, through medical imaging and the use of AI.
🔗 shorturl.at/OoX0M
🔗 More about IMAGENDO shorturl.at/MwnQf

2026 EMCR Council, Robinson Research Institute

Dr Anna Fragkoudi, Robinson Research Institute

The RRI Early- and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Council recently met for the first time in 2026 and elected its new Chair Dr Anna Fragkoudi.

Supporting the development of EMCRs remains a strong focus at RRI, and we look forward to another impactful year ahead.

Is surgery necessary for endometriosis or suspected endo? It’s never a simple yes-or-no decision. This article can help guide discussions around decision making and alternatives for first-line diagnostic through imaging – something the IMAGENDO team is focused on. 👉 shorturl.at/8NaeS

“In fertility care, trust is the most powerful intervention we can offer - and the most fragile to lose”.

This article, co-authored by Professor Rob Norman, highlights the importance of trust and transparency in assisted reproduction, such as IVF. 🔗 www.fertstert.org/article/S001...

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating the women shaping the future of research at the Robinson Research Institute.

If you know a young person wondering whether science is ’for them’, let this be their sign to say yes. 🎥 👉
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#WomenInScience

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our members whose projects have received over $5.5 mil in funding in the latest round of NHMRC Ideas Grants. Congratulations to Dr Ashley Meakin, A/Prof Martin Donnelley and Dr Clare van Eyk. More 👉 adelaideuni.edu.au/about/news/2...

Thinking about having a baby? Fertility is a ‘pre-season game’ and pre-conception care can make all the difference in optimising the chances to be ready for when it counts. Here are our top five tips for wannabe parents – powered by science. Read more shorturl.at/C44KQ

Sperm might be ‘multitasking’ and this could help explain why some couples struggle to conceive. A project, led by RRI researcher Dr David Sharkey and Dr John Schjenken investigates how sperm may help prepare the immune environment for pregnancy, beyond just fertilising an egg. 👉 shorturl.at/7dAwq

Planning for a baby one day or just want to keep your options open? In this article, fertility expert and RRI research leader Professor Louise Hull breaks down what you can do now to protect your future fertility. Read the full article here 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/want-b...

As part of the transition to Adelaide University, this channel now represents Robinson Research Institute at Adelaide University. We’re proud to continue sharing our achievements and our impact on improving reproductive, maternal, and child health as part of this new chapter.

A big year wrapped up in less than 30 seconds! Thanks to everyone who’s played a part in 2025.
#HappyNewYear #Readyfor2026

As we approach the festive season, we want to thank our research community, collaborators, partners, and the many families and individuals who inspire our work every day.

Thank you for supporting us on our mission to deliver world-class advances in human reproduction, maternal, and child health.

#womenshealth #childrenshealth #researchexcellence

Our quarterly issue of 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 is out now!
Inside: tips on safeguarding your fertility, innovation and AI in endometriosis ultrasound, women’s reproductive health in primary care, and more.
📩 Read it here: shorturl.at/wNPwf
🔔 Sign up to get future editions shorturl.at/eYL2m

We love giving at RRI - from gifting healthy futures to gifting Reverse Advent Calendar boxes, providing food and essentials to local families in need this year.

Team RRI got behind it with many members collecting boxes to fill, and the communal boxes in the office are taking shape too!

A new one-time gene editing treatment provides hope for people with cystic fibrosis. RRI member Dr Fatwa Adikusuma is leading work on a new gene-editing tool, provididing hope it will be able to restore normal CFTR function in the lungs, with just a single treatment. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/lsSax

A new international survey, led by members of Robinson Research Institute, highlights the uptake of medical imaging as a first-line, non-invasive tool for diagnosing endometriosis on a global level. 👉 obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10....
#womenshealth #researchexcellence

Cerebral palsy can arise from genetic, environmental, or combined factors that interfere with early brain development.

A new study showed that MRI scans of brain patterns can help predict the likelihood of finding an underlying genetic cause in children with cerebral palsy. More ➡️ shorturl.at/2DjD2

🚨 Job alert 🚨
Do sperm actively influence female reproductive success? @drdavidsharkey.bsky.social is looking for a Research Officer to join the team and contribute to this investigation. Job details 👉 careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/51...

Aiming to bridge skills gap in endometriosis ultrasound

👋Meet AIMEE - the AI Mentor for Endometriosis Ultrasound Education. The development of AIMEE is supported by funding from RRI, aiming to close the shortage of sonographers with the specialised skillset required to perform complex scans for endometriois. Read more:

We proudly hosted the annual Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture 'From Aspiration to Access: Building equitable, high-quality women’s sexual and reproductive health care in Australian primary care settings' delivered by Prof Danielle Mazza AM. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/C1ytc

Half the funding. Half the future. The Medical Research Future Fund was meant to deliver $1B each year – only $650M is reaching researchers. Join the call to release the full funds now to ensure the viability of medical research in Australia. More
👉 www.aamri.org.au/mrff

🌟 Congratulations to Tayhia, recipient of the Robinson Research Institute’s 2026/2027 Future in Focus Scholarship! Awarded as part of our new Future in Focus initiative, the scholarship supports the educational journey of a student in their senior High School years. 🔗 Learn more shorturl.at/OCF0J

It was a pleasure to host our first group of High School students for the Future in Focus Work Experience Program. They toured research labs, world-class facilities, and heard about the topics of reproductive health, fertility, genetics, neonatology and AI in research. More: shorturl.at/MqwLF

👋 The Robinson Research Institute is proud to be an exhibitor at the RANZCOG 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting this week, connecting with clinicians in O&G and sharing insights from our world-class research into reproductive health, pregnancy, and the lifelong impacts of early development.

The RRI gathered for the annual Symposium last week, exploring the Science to Solution Pipeline. The day celebrated the breadth of research within the Institute and the power of collaboration across the research journey. Read more 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...

E7. Unpacking Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy YouTube video by RANZCOG

During pregnancy, some people develop a liver disorder known as Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP). It can cause intense itching, jaundice, and carries risks for both mother and baby if not monitored carefully. Prof Bill Hague helped unpack ICP in this podcast 👉🎧 Listen in shorturl.at/jVVuE

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, presented by Prof Danielle Mazza
🕠 12 November, 5:30 pm for a 6:00 pm start
📍 AHMS, Adelaide
🎟 Free - register here 👉 events.humanitix.com/2025-lloyd-c...

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