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Marijuana use in pregnancy is major risk for preterm birth

Posted on May 12 2016 by a1616403

International research led by the ��˴�Ƭ has for the first time shown a direct link between continued marijuana use during pregnancy and pre-term birth.

Kids’ eating habits highlight need for healthier lunchboxes

Posted on May 4 2016 by a1616403

New research from the ��˴�Ƭ shows children aged 9-10 years old are receiving almost half of their daily energy requirements from “discretionary” or junk foods.

Country families needed for biggest type 1 diabetes study

Posted on Apr 28 2016 by a1616403

Families living in regional Australia will now be able to participate in the nation’s largest study into the causes of type 1 diabetes in early life.

Honorary degrees awarded to pioneers in health, biotech

Posted on Apr 27 2016 by a1616403

The outstanding achievements of two pioneering leaders in South Australian science and health – including one whose name graces an internationally regarded research institute – will be recognised with honorary degrees from the ��˴�Ƭ.

Adelaide leading the way in childhood disability research

Posted on Mar 17 2016 by a1616403

International human genetics expert, Professor Jozef Gécz, has been appointed as the inaugural Chair for the Prevention of Childhood Disability, and will lead a five-year, comprehensive multi-disciplinary research program in Adelaide focused on defining the origins and early diagnosis of childhood disability.

Science meets Parliament

Posted on Mar 9 2016 by a1616403

RRI Researchers visited Canberra last week as part of Science meets Parliament (SmP), an annual event organised by Science & Technology Australia.

Australia day honours

Posted on Jan 29 2016 by a1616403

Four members of the ��˴�Ƭ community; a pioneering fertility surgeon, a wildlife biologist, a snakebite expert and a law reformer, have been awarded in this year’s Australia Day honours.

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