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Holograms for life: improving IVF success

Posted on Jul 5 2023 by Jessica Stanley

In a world-first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project between the University of �� and University of St Andrews. The images are created using miniscule amounts of light in a fraction of a second.

World-first childhood diabetes study extended

Posted on Apr 4 2023 by Lee Gaskin

JDRF Australia and funding partner The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust (Helmsley) have announced a combined additional $12 million towards the continuation of the Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) study.

Vital medical research supported

Posted on Nov 2 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Seven University of �� research projects have together received more than $560,000 in funding from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation for research commencing in 2023.

South Australian of the Year to lead Women's and Children's research

Posted on Aug 1 2022 by Lee Gaskin

University of �� 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).

Call for screening of women for heart disease after complicated pregnancies

Posted on Jul 27 2022 by Lee Gaskin

Women with complicated pregnancies are often unaware of their higher risk of heart disease, Australian researchers warn in a new paper published in respected journal PLOS ONE.

Shining a light on dark matter one particle at a time

Posted on Jul 8 2022 by Crispin Savage

University of �� experts are trying to unlock the secrets of dark matter which makes up 84 per cent of the matter in the universe but we know little about. Researchers are using a new tool that could signal the existence of a new particle.

New micro device injects a boost to IVF success

Posted on May 16 2022 by Lee Gaskin

A research team led by the University of ��, in partnership with medical technology company Fertilis, has delivered a ground-breaking new micro-device to streamline the only fertility treatment procedure available for men with low sperm counts.

Improving IVF success: research shines a light on embryo health

Posted on Nov 9 2021 by Elisa Black

A team led by the University of �� has developed a new diagnostic tool that has the potential to improve IVF success rates for hopeful parents.

Searching for the genetic cause of T1D and new treatments

JDRF is the leading supporter of type 1 diabetes research in the world.

Posted on Oct 11 2021 by Elisa Black

The University of �� has received two Pilot and Innovation Awards from JDRF to support new innovative directions for type 1 diabetes research. JDRF is the leading supporter of type 1 diabetes research in the world.

Grant support for crucial health and medical research

At least a quarter of children with cerebral palsy have a clinically important genetic finding and 50 per cent of these will have immediate implications for their care, a new study from the University of �� has found.

Posted on Sep 14 2021 by Elisa Black

The University of �� has been awarded $10.5 million for seven research projects to investigate issues including Indigenous oral health, preterm birth, cancer, and mental illness.