What does “safe” drinking water mean for reproductive health?

New research suggests that PFAS levels currently considered safe under Australian guidelines still affect fertility, egg and embryo health - with effects observed across generations. More 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/foreve...

IVF outcomes: lifting success rates | Times Higher Education The birth of the first baby conceived through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) in 1978 marked the beginning of a global fertility revolution. Since then, millions of children have been born via IVF. The…

IVF has transformed millions of lives - but success rates have remained unchanged for decades. At RRI, we are tackling this challenge from every angle - find out how 👉

Extreme heat from climate change linked to smaller babies An Adelaide University degree will launch you into your future. Our degrees are contemporary, accessible and future-focused.

📚 A new study involving RRI researchers has revealed a link between exposure to extreme temperatures in pregnancy and low birth weight of babies. Read more

New independent report from AAMRI shows medical research delivers:

$3.90 return per $1 invested
$5.80 per $1 in clinical trials
$4.07B annual economic benefit

A strong system – but under pressure from underfunding.

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Members of Robinson Research Institute and Adelaide University at Science Meets Parliament in Canberra.

Great to see RRI members represented as part of an Adelaide University delegation at Science Meets Parliament last week, with three of our members joining national conversations at the intersection of science, technology, and policy. #ScienceMeetsParliament #ResearchImpact #SMP

We are thrilled for RRI member and former institute Director, Professor Sarah Robertson AO, who was awarded the NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award – Basic Science (Leadership)! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Full list of awardees, see 👉 shorturl.at/Hqtt5

We are proud to share that our Director, Prof David MacIntyre, was awarded the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from SRI. This prestigious honour recognises his outstanding contributions to reproductive science - particularly in uncovering how the microbiome shapes pregnancy outcomes.

Could humans reproduce in space? Dr Nicole McPherson delves into her latest research and explains the findings around the impact of zero gravity on human reproduction.
𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝟏:𝟑𝟎 for the full interview 👉 shorturl.at/neoot #reprotalk #ResearchExcellence #SpaceResearch #fertility

This followed a public Senate hearing where RRI provided expert testimony on the reproductive impacts of forever chemicals such as PFAS.

Senators Anne Ruston, Wendy Askew, and Penny Allman-Payne joined for a lab tour hosted by Prof Robker last week, offering a first-hand look at how our researchers uncover the biological mechanisms linking environmental exposures to reproductive health.

Congratulations to A/Prof Jodie Avery who received a Commendation in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for her outstanding contributions to women’s health, particularly in endometriosis care. More 🔗 australiadaysa.com.au/inspiring-so...

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.
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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.
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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