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Travel story: Shanna Hosking
Shanna Hosking from the Robinson Research Institute travelled to the United States to attend Frontiers in Reproduction Course and Conference from late-April to mid-June.
Redefining cerebral palsies as a diverse group of neurodevelopmental disorders with genetic aetiology

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a movement disorder traditionally viewed as resulting from damage to the developing brain, often occurring at around birth.
Breastfeeding helps mother’s cardio health for three years or more

A new South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n study has found breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery.
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EmbryoGen

Research on the immune response to pregnancy by Prof Sarah Robertson led to the development of a first-in-class embryo culture media to increase chances of embryo implantation in women suffering repeated IVF failure.
Luminary Award recognises world-leading diabetes research

Paediatric endocrinologist and diabetes researcher, Professor Jennifer Couper has been presented with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Luminary Award.
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Travel story: Rudrarup Bhattacharjee
Rudrarup Bhattacharjee from the Robinson Research Institute travelled to Melbourne to attend and present at the International Congress of Genetics in July.
'Be Part of It' Study

Thousands of South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n teenagers participated in the largest meningococcal vaccine research trial of its kind in the world, ‘B Part of It’, in 2017-2018 to investigate the vaccine’s impact on herd immunity against the potentially fatal meningitis B bacteria.
More diet advice evidence needed for those hoping to get pregnant

Experts from the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide and Monash ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ say more research is needed on preconception diets after a collaborative review found a lack of evidence about the best foods to help boost the chances of becoming pregnant.
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Spotlight shines on research and innovation projects

ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide researchers are among the finalists being recognised for their outstanding projects within the Research and Innovation category of the prestigious 2023 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Museum Eureka Prizes.
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ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide scoops four prestigious STEM Ambassador roles

Four ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide experts have been chosen to forge stronger ties between the science and technology sector and public policymakers as STEM Ambassadors for Science & Technology ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥.
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