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Strongest contender in decades in fight against breast cancer

Posted on Feb 12 2024 by Jessica Stanley

For decades, hormonal treatment of breast cancer has been going in one direction – blocking estrogen. Now a global study involving researchers at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide has discovered there may be another, less toxic way to defeat the most common form of breast cancer.

New drug halts growth of aggressive breast cancer

Image comparing triple negative breast cancer cells before and after treatment. Taken from under a microscope, the cells on the left are bright green. The cells on the right are grey.

Posted on Feb 5 2024 by Jessica Stanley

A promising drug could lead to a new treatment for the most aggressive form of breast cancer, which affects thousands of women each year.��

National honours for �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide community members

Annual Meeting of the �Ӱ�ֱ�� Community 2023

Posted on Jan 26 2024 by Crispin Savage

A world-renowned reproductive biologist is among �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide staff, alumni and friends recognised in the 2024 �Ӱ�ֱ�� Day honours list.

Top specialist to lead women’s and children’s health research institute

Photo of Professor David MacIntyre. He is wearing a dark blazer and check shirt. He has glasses with dark rims. He is smiling and standing in front of an abstract paiting.

Posted on Jan 9 2024 by Jessica Stanley

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 �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Robinson Research Institute (RRI).

Experts available for holiday season

Students at the �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

Posted on Dec 20 2023 by Jessica Stanley

Over the summer holiday season the following �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide researchers are available to comment on their areas of expertise.��

�Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide experts awarded top honours

Posted on Nov 20 2023 by Crispin Savage

World-renowned �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide medical expert Professor Helen Marshall AM has been named the SA Scientist of the Year, alongside experts who have been recognised for excellence in their chosen fields.

Grants to accelerate research commercialisation

Posted on Oct 19 2023 by Johnny von Einem

Six �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide-led projects have received funding from �Ӱ�ֱ��’s Economic Accelerator (AEA), for a range of research projects, including improved electric-vehicle batteries, efficient hydrogen production and better diabetes treatment.

Funding a better future for preterm babies

Photo of a mother with a premature baby in hospital.

Posted on Sep 26 2023 by Jessica Stanley

A collaborative project to improve breastfeeding and the use of human milk in premature babies has been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council’s Centres of Research Excellence Scheme.

Dilmah Chairman visits for tea and wine

Dilmah Chairman Dilhan C Fernando and Associate Professor Susan Bastian

Posted on Aug 30 2023 by Jessica Stanley

The �Ӱ�ֱ�� of Adelaide’s Associate Professor Susan Bastian has invited Dilmah Tea Chairman Dilhan C. Fernando to Adelaide to share insights into the terroir properties of �Ӱ�ֱ��n and Barossa wines and Dilmah Ceylon teas.

Study reveals winning combination for sports-related shoulder injuries

Photo of Dr Timothy Lathlean holding a gym weight.

Posted on Aug 30 2023 by Jessica Stanley

Starting a robust exercise program sooner after surgery could prevent patients with dislocated shoulders from sustaining a repeat injury and help them return to sport faster.