Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research
Biomarker Discovery Group:Diagnostic biomarkers of pregnancy complications
Research Group Leader : Harry Georgiou
The group is interested in the discovery and validation of putative biomarkers for the prediction of various pregnancy complications.
Gestational Diabetes Follow-Up Research Group: Understanding the pathogenesis of gestational diabetes mellitus and subsequent development of Type 2 diabetes
Research Group Leader : Harry Georgiou
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common problem affecting up to 15% of women in Australia.
Gynaecology Research Centre
Research Group Leader : Professor Peter Rogers
The Research focus of the gynaecology research centre covers several areas.
- Identification and function of genes that increase risk for endometriosis
- Menstrual concerns in young women: the father's perspective (DADs Study)
- Preparing for clincial trials of synchrotron microbeam radiation therapy
- Understanding how uterine fibroids cause heavy menstrual bleeding
- What is the contribution of embryo-endometrial asynchrony to implantation failure?
Mercy Hospital Perinatal Research Group
Research Group Leader: Professor Sue Walker
The vision of the Maternal Fetal Medicine centre is to achieve integration of the three professional domains: excellence in clinical care, education and research
Molecular Microbiology and Reproductive Health Research Group
Research Group Leader : Professor Suzanne M. Garland
The team is focused on on providing evidence for changes that may translate into clinical practice, affecting patient health.
Obstetrics, Nutrition and Endocrinology Group
Research Group Leader : Martha Lappas
Current projects are examining the mechanisms that govern birth (Theme 1) and the development of gestational diabetes (Theme 2).
Paediatric and Adolescent Fertility Preservation Taskforce
Research Group Leader : Dr Yasmin Jayasinghe
Over 80% of children, adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer survive to adulthood.
Royal Women's Hospital Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine Pregnancy Research Centre
Research Group Leader : Prof Shaun Brennecke
The blueprint for a healthy life is largely determined by events which take place in the uterus before we are even born.
The Psychosocial Health and Wellbeing Research (emPoWeR) Unit
Research Group Leader : Dr Michelle Peate
The emPoWeR Unit conducts research with a focus on the psychological, emotional and social aspects of reproductive health.
- Development and evaluation of guidelines and an intervention for moving on from IVF in women with a low chance of success
- EndoNeeds: Investigating the unmet physical, psychological and social needs of Australian women with endometriosis.
- Fertility After Cancer Predictor (FoRECAsT) Study
- Low Literacy Decision Aid about Reproductive Choices for Younger Women with Breast Cancer
- Paediatric Fertility Decision Aid Study
- Priorities and Needs of Women Living with Advanced Cancer
- The Evaluation of a Decision Aid for Women Considering Non-medical Egg Freezing
Translational Obstetrics Group
Research Group Leader : Professor Stephen Tong
The team is focused on developing diagnostics and therapeutics to improve the care of pregnant women and their fetuses.
Victorian Infant Collaborative Study Group
Research Group Leader : Jeanie Cheong
The Victorian Infant Collaborative Study (VICS) is a long term study of prematurely born infants throughout their childhood and into adulthood.