/robinson-research-institute/ en /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/08/01/skin-may-hold-key-to-neurodevelopmental-disorder-diagnosis A genetic diagnostic method using a small sample of skin from the upper arm could identify rare neurodevelopmental disorders in a non-invasive way, according to researchers at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. August 01 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/08/01/skin-may-hold-key-to-neurodevelopmental-disorder-diagnosis /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/07/29/confirmed-link-between-maternal-asthma-and-child-allergies For the first time, researchers from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute, University of South Australia and University of Queensland have confirmed maternal asthma increases risks of child allergies. July 29 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/07/29/confirmed-link-between-maternal-asthma-and-child-allergies /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/06/24/new-guidance-set-to-change-the-way-we-diagnose-type-1-diabetes Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnosis could soon be transformed with newly released guidance developed with the input of an expert from the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute, outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D, before the point of symptom onset. June 25 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/06/24/new-guidance-set-to-change-the-way-we-diagnose-type-1-diabetes /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/06/04/specialist-scanning-needed-to-help-endo-patients A review of existing research shows there is a growing benefit to using specialist scanning to diagnose endometriosis. June 04 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/06/04/specialist-scanning-needed-to-help-endo-patients /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/07/15/case-study-shining-light-on-embryo-health Pregnancies assisted by in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) have doubled between 2002-2017, however, the IVF success rate has remained stagnant – something Associate Professor Kylie Dunning, leader of Robinson Research Institute’s Reproductive Success group, would like to change. May 15 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/07/15/case-study-shining-light-on-embryo-health /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/06/04/genetics-not-lack-of-oxygen-causes-cerebral-palsy-in-quarter-of-cases The world’s largest study of cerebral palsy (CP) genetics has discovered genetic defects are most likely responsible for more than a quarter of cases in Chinese children, rather than a lack of oxygen at birth as previously thought. May 03 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/06/04/genetics-not-lack-of-oxygen-causes-cerebral-palsy-in-quarter-of-cases /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/07/15/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. April 03 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/07/15/case-study-a-better-life-with-cystic-fibrosis-one-breath-at-a-time /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/07/15/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. March 07 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/07/15/case-study-revolutionising-the-diagnosis-of-endometriosis /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/01/29/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. January 29 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/01/29/professor-sarah-robertson-ao-recognised-in-the-2024-australia-day-honours /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/01/09/top-specialist-to-lead-womens-and-childrens-health-research-institute A world-renowned reproductive biomedical specialist whose research is helping to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies has been named as the new Director for the ³ÉÈË´óƬ’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI). January 09 2024 Simone Dautel /robinson-research-institute/news/list/2024/01/09/top-specialist-to-lead-womens-and-childrens-health-research-institute