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Travel story: Anmol Saini
Anmol Saini from the Robinson Research Institute travelled to Christchurch, New Zealand in November to attend the Society for Reproductive Biotechnology Annual Conference to participate in his first face-to-face presentation as a PhD student.Â
Fasting diet reduces risk markers of type 2 diabetes
A fasting diet which focuses on eating early in the day could be the key to reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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What is meningococcal disease? What symptoms should I look out for? And how can I prevent it?
Early treatment with antibiotics can be life-saving.
From sharp butt pains to period poos: 5 lesser-known menstrual cycle symptoms
Period pain is a common symptom of the menstrual cycle, affecting about 70% of young women – but it’s far from the only symptom.
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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.
Professor Jennifer Couper elected as a Fellow!
Congratulations to Professor Jennifer Couper for being elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences!!
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Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture: Cancer and fertility
Professor Richard Anderson presented the 2022 Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture, delving into the effect cancer diagnoses have on women of reproductive age and their ongoing family planning, including some surprising statistics on survival rates for those who had babies after diagnosis vs those who didn't.
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2021 RRI Annual Report just released
The Robinson Research Institute is pleased to release its 2021 Annual Report.
South Australian of the Year to lead Women's and Children's research
³ÉÈË´óƬ 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).
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Recording: Intergenerational transmission of obesity
Professor Leanne Redman presented a joint session of the Women's and Children's Hospital / RRI Grand Rounds in July 2022 on: Can we curb the intergenerational transmission of obesity with lifestyle interventions?
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