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The Research Centre for Reproductive Health was established in April 2004, arising from the Reproductive Medicine Unit of the University of Adelaide. The Centre is a world leader in the investigation and improvement of reproduction and reproductive health research spanning from oogenesis to post conception. Centre Directors: Associate Professor Jeremy Thompson & Professor Sarah Robertson |
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Aims
- Undertake world-class fundamental and applied research in key aspects of reproductive biology and medicine
- Provide national and international leadership in reproductive research and innovation
- Enhance interdisciplinary and collaborative links to build research capacity
- Devise research strategies to target clinical, industry and community needs
- Ensure the Centre's future sustainability through actively sourcing research funding
- Provide infrastructure and core facilities to optimise research outcomes
- Facilitate commercial and clinical translation of research
Research
The current research programs are:
- Basic and clinical science
- Ovarian and follicular function
- Nutrition, environment and reproduction
- Oocyte and early embryo development
- Uterine biology, implantation and placental development
- Male reproduction
- Reproductive immunology
- Human and animal reproductive biotechnology
- Health and social outcomes in reproduction
- Early life programming of health and disease
- Cerebral palsy
- Menopause
- Endometriosis
For more information visit the Research Centre for Reproductive Health web site
