The GOSS - Past Seminar

Seminar

  • DatePresenter

    6 November 2021

    Presenter : Dr Jane Fenelon
    Title:  Embryonic diapause: The secret to a healthy embryo?
    Recording :  Link

    15 November 2021

    Presenter: Dr Brendan Houston
    Title: The genetics of human male infertility
    Recording : Link

    8 November 2021

    Presenter: Dr Kate Hodgson
    Title: Nasal high flow: a novel way to improve neonatal intubation safety & success
    Recording : Link

    25 October 2021

    Presenter: Dr Ricardo Ataide
    WEHI
    Title: Malaria and Anaemia during pregnancy: A journey to the placenta and beyond
    Recording :  Link

    18 October 2021

    Presenter: A/Prof Kath Backholer
    Deakin University
    Title: Power, profits and our children's health
    Recording :  Link

    15 October 2021

    Presenter: Polin Haghvirdizadeh
    PhD Candidate
    Title: Regulation of fetal growth in gestational diabetes and maternal obesity
    Recording :  Link

    11 October 2021

    Presenter: A/Prof Lisa Hui, Juliana Manno & Andrew Goldsack
    Title: What has happened to mothers and babies during Melbourne lockdown?
    Recording : Link

    4 October 2021

    Presenter: Dr Joshua Fisher
    Title: The role of mitochondria in gestation and fetal growth restriction

    1 October 2021

    Presenter: Manal Alshabibi (MPhil student)
    Title:  Biological Pathways Used by DMSC_EVs in Repairing Dysfunctional Endothelium
    Recording : Link

    27 September 2021

    Faith Andres
    Title : The role of Endothelial Protein C receptor (EPCR) in the pathogenesis of PE
    Georgia Wong
    Title : Understanding the expression and function of LGR4 & LGR5 in preeclampsia
    ~ 1:20pm Innovation Grant update - A/Prof Natalie Hannan  
    Recording: Link

    20 September 2021

    Presenter: Ciara Murphy
    Title: PhD Overview: SPINT molecules in placental insufficiency
    ~ 1:20pm Innovation Grant update - Natalie Binder &  A/Prof Yasmin Jayasinghe
    Recording: Link

    13 September 2021

    Presenter: Prof Jason Abbott
    University of New South Wales
    Title : 5P+ Approach to Pelvic Pain
    Recording : Link

    6 September 2021

    Presenter: A/Prof Joshua Vogel
    Burnet Institute
    Title: The new WHO Labour Care Guide: implications for intrapartum care internationally
    Recording  : Link

    30 August 2021

    Presenter: Dr Michelle Peate
    Title: Empowering women through a psychosocial health & wellbeing research program.
    ~ 1:20pm Innovation Grant update - Dr Wei Zhou
    Recording: Link

    24 August 2021

    Presenter: Natasha Pritchard
    Title : How to best define 'small' in obstetrics.
    Recording : Link

    23 August 2021

    Presenter: Dr Beth Allison
    Title: Getting to the heart of the matter: the cardiovascular implications of FGR
    Recording :  Link

    16 August 2021

    Presenter:  Professor Jenny Doust
    Title: The definition of disease in women’s health: an ongoing problem
    Recording : Link

    9 August 2021

    Presenter: Prof Caroline Homer
    Title: Strengthening midwifery education and practice in the Asia-Pacific region
    Recording : Link

    5 August 2021

    Presenter: Natasha de Alwis
    Title: Understanding placental and cardiovascular adaptations in pregnancy: implications for therapeutic development for fetal growth restriction and preeclampsia

    2 August  2021

    Presenter: Dr Rebecca Deans
    UNSW, The Royal Hospital for Women, Sydney Children's Hospital,
    Title: Uterine transplant program
    Recording : Link

    26 July 2021

    Presenter:  A/Prof Ken Pang
    Paediatrician, Royal Children's Hospital; Murdoch Children's Research Institute; University of Melbourne, Department of Paediatrics
    Title: Fertility counselling and preservation in transgender adolescents

    19 July 2021

    Presenter: A/Prof Jo James
    University of Auckland
    Title: Stem cell insights into normal and abnormal placental function
    Recording: Link

    12 July 2021

    Presenter: Dr Sarah Delforce
    Research Associate, University of Newcastle
    Title: Decidual angiotensins, inflammation and parturition
    Recording: Link

    5 July 2021

    Presenter: Dr Anthea Lindquist
    Perinatal Epidemiologist, University of Melbourne
    Title: Using routine data to answer meaningful clinical research questions
    ~ 1:20pm Innovation Grant update - A/Prof Louise Owen
    Recording: Link

    28 June 2021

    Presenter: Peter Smith
    Staff Specialist Anaesthetist, Westmead Hospital
    Title: Nitric oxide and the angiogenic milieu in preeclampsia
    Recording: Link

    21 June 2021

    Presenter: Dr Elizabeth Baker
    PhD Candidate, Newborn Research Fellow, Newborn Research Centre
    Title: Human Amnion Epithelial Cells for the Prevention of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
    Recording: Link

    17 June 2021

    Presenter: Dr Stefan C. Kane
    Head of Fetal Medicine, PhD Candidate
    Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Royal Women's Hospital
    Title:  Maternal ophthalmic ultrasound in the assessment and prediction of pre-eclampsia
    ~ 1:20pm Innovation Grant update - A/Prof Lisa Hui and Eleanor Johnson
    Recording: Link

    9 June 2021

    Presenter: Sherine Sandhu, PhD Student, University of Melbourne
    Title: Evaluating an online decision-aid for women considering elective egg-freezing

    10 May 2021

    Presenter: Professor Mary Wlodek
    Title: Impact of pregnancy complications on breast milk, breastfeeding and infant outcomes: Where are we now?

    26 April 2021

    Presenter: Prof Peter Davis
    Title: An adventure: Transition from fetus to newborn
    Recording: Link

    19 April 2021

    Presenter: A/Prof Lisa Hui
    Ttitle: The Minnie Ackman Lecture - Research travels to the NIH and the Dead Sea

    15 April 2021

    Presenter: Lucy Caughey
    Title:  Disposition intentions of elective egg freezers towards their surplus oocytes
    Recording: Link

  • DatePresenter
    17 January 2022Presenter :  Alexandra Roddy Mitchell
    Title :  Mental health disorders in the perinatal period
    Recording : Link
    14 February 2022Title: Predictive Medicine: Celiac Disease and the Microbiome
    Presenter: Maureen Leonard from Harvard Medical School
    Recording : Link
    21 February 2022Title: Novel therapeutic development for the prevention of preterm birth: Progress Review
    Presenter: Bridget Arman
    Recording : Link
    28 February 2022Title: IVF add-ons in Australia
    Presenter: Dr Sarah Lensen
    Recording : Link
    7 March 2022Title: Developing innovative models for the examination of vascular adaptations and dysfunction in pregnancy
    Presenter: Bianca Fato
    Recording : Link 
    21 March 2022Title: SPINT1 in placental development
    Presenter: Ciara Niamh Murphy
    Recording : Link
    4 April 2022Title: Investigating the basis of antibiotic resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium
    Presenter: Teck Phui Chua
    Recording : Link
    2 May 2022Title: Defining the Impact of Endocrine Disruptors on Male Reproductive Health
    Professor Andrew Pask
    Presenter: Professor Andrew Pask
    Recording : Link 
    9 May 2022Title: Understanding the place for ART in Pacific health research
    Presenter:  Dr Zaramasina Clark
    23 May 2022Title: Small extracellular vesicles (sEV) in Endometriosis
    Presenter: Dr Thomas Tapmeier
    30 May 2022Title : Cell therapies in Newborn Infants: Translating Promise into Benefits
    Presenter : A/Prof Atul Malhotra 
    Link
    3 June 2022
    Title: Ageing of the placenta: potential diagnostics/prognostics and therapeutics
    Presenter: Chslsea Zheng
    20 June 2022Title: The Utility of Lung Ultrasound in Neonatal Respiratory Support
    PhD Confirmation Seminar
    Presenter : Dr Arun Sett
    Recording : Link
    27 June 2022Title: The maternal and offspring consequences of influenza virus infection during pregnancy in mice
    Presenter : Dr Stella Liong
    4 July 2022Title: Interventions targeting healthcare providers to optimise the use of caesarean section: a qualitative comparative analysis to identify important intervention features
    Presenter : Rana Islamiah Zahron
    Recording : Link
    11 July 2022Title: Unravelling the aetiology of preeclampsia and future cardiovascular disease risk
    Presenter : Katrina Colafella
    Chair: Natasha de Alwis
    18 July 2022Title: Undertaking co-designed and community-led cohort studies with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
    Presenter : Kym Rae
    Recording  : Link
    1 August 2022Title: Menstrual Needs Study: Exploring the physical, psychological, social, and Medical needs of Young women with heavy menstrual bleeding and pain
    Presesnter:  Shiva Pourali Roudbaneh
    Recording : Link
    8 August 2022Title: Hippocrates would be on Twitter
    Presenter:  Dr Rebecca Szabo
    Recording : Link
    15  August 2022Title: Automated detection of fetal arrhythmias using non-invasive fetal electrocardiography
    Presenter:  Dr Emerson Keenan
    29 August 2022Title: Inflammatory beginnings; an evolutionary perspective on the nature of mammalian implantation
    Presenter:  Dr Oliver Griffith
    Recording: Link
    12 September 2022Title:Investigating the role of PEG10 in preeclampsia
    Presenter: Lydia Baird

    Title : MUC15, a syncytiotrophoblast expressed protein, is increased in preeclampsia 
    Presenter: Anna Nguyen

    Title : The expression and implications of RPGRIP1L in Fetal Growth Restriction
    Presenter :  Keegan Chien
    Recording: Link
    26 September 2022Title: Menopause, CVD Risk, & Progress Towards More Nuanced Assessment of Reproductive Aging in Large-Scale CVD Trials
    Presenter: A/Prof Markella Zanni
    Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
    28  September 2022Title: In mechanically ventilated preterm infants, does extubation to a higher CPAP pressure, compared to a standard pressure, decrease the risk of extubation failure?
    Presenter: Anna Kidman PhD completion
    Recording : Link
    3 October 2022
    Title: Women's health-seeking behaviours and cardiovascular risk management following a pregnancy affected by preeclampsia or gestational hypertension
    Presenter: Jess Atikinson
    Recording : Link
    10 October 2022Title: Diet quality, dietary patterns and assessment of cardiometabolic complications and risk factors for cardiovascular disease in pregnancy
    Presenter: Dr Paige van der Pligt
    17 October 2022Title:Current Management of  Pulmonary Embolism
    Presenter:  Dr Rachel Rosovsky
    24 October 2022
    Title: Addressing the mental health challenges of emergency services workers
    Presenter:  Dr Tracey Varker
    Recording: Link
    31 October  2022Title: Most bothersome symptom: A new measure for endometriosis
    Presenter: Alice Mitchell
    Recording : Link
    7 November 2022
    Title: Convergent evolution of pregnancy: Placental function in lizards, sharks and seahorses
    Presenter:Camilla Whittington
    Recording: Link
    14 November 2022
    Title: No Free Lunches: Pharmaceutical Industry Influence on Healthcare
    Presenter: Dr Lisa Parker & Dr Barbara Mintzes
    Recording: Link
    25 November 2022
    Title: Maternal morbidity and mortality and stillbirth in the Asia Pacific - PhD completion seminar
    Presenter: Dr Rangi De Silva
    Recording : Link 
    28  November 2022
    Title : Hydroxychloroquine Suppresses Anti-Angiogenic Molecules and Promotes Pro-Angiogenic Factors, but It Does Not Mitigate Markers of Endothelial Dysfunction In Vitro
    Presenter: Elif Kadife
    Recording : Link 

    Title  Life After the Lab
    Presenter: Dr Amber Kennedy
    Recording : Link
    5 December 2022
    Title: Introduction to the Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth: Care, Education and Research
    Presenter: Dr Sarah Holdsworth-Carson
    Recording: Link
    12 December 2022
    Title: Understanding human endometrial remodeling to improve IVF outcomes
    Presenter:  Prof Guiying Nie
    School of Health and Biomedical Sciences, RMIT University

  • DateSeminar
    30 January 2023
    Title: Exploring the lived experiences of individuals and couples accessing Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic conditions (PGT-M)
    Presenter: Alice Poulton
    Recording: Link
    2 February 2023
    Title: PhD Confirmation Seminar: Genomic characterisation of normal and abnormal endometrium
    Presenter: Jessica Chung
    Recording: Link
    2 February 2023
    Title: Contemporary Ethical Issues in Reproductive Medicine
    Presenter: A/Prof Alex Polyakov
    Recording: Link
    3 February 2023
    Title: What size is healthy? Defining abnormal fetal and infant size in pregnancy.
    Presenter: Dr Natasha Pritchard
    Recording: Link
    6 February 2023
    Title: Optimising abortion care: Perspectives of care providers and community stakeholders
    Presenter: Kate Chaouki
    Recording: Link
    13 February 2023
    Presenter:Alexandra Roddy Mitchell
    Title: PhD progress seminar: Mental Health in the Perinatal Period
    Recording: Link 
    14 February 2023
    Title: PhD confirmation - Molecular dysregulation of stem cell markers in
    placental insufficiency pathogenesis
    Presenter:  Georgia Wong
    Recording: Link
    20 February 2023
    Title: Investigating the basis of antibiotic resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium
    Presenter: Teck-Phui Chua
    Recording: Link
    27 February 2023
    Title: High flow humidified nasal oxygen in pregnant people
    Presenter: Dr Patrick Tan
    Recording: Link
    6 March 2023
    Title: Fertility Preservation for Children and Young Adults with Cancer
    Presenter: A/Prof Mary Morris, Harvard USA
    Recording: Link
    13 March 2023
    Title: Can anti-cancer therapies damage the uterus and compromise pregnancy success?
    Presenter: Dr Meaghan Griffiths
    Recording: Link
    14 March 2023
    Title: The function of SPINT molecules in placental development and insufficiency
    Presenter: Ciara Murphy
    Recording: Link
    27 March 2023
    Title: Developing innovative models for the examination of vascular adaptations and dysfunction in pregnancy
    Presenter: Bianca Fato
    Recording Link
    3 April 2023
    Title: FcRL3, named MAIA, is newly identified ligand for human sperm-oocyte membrane binding and fusion
    Presenter: A/Prof. Katerina Komrskova, Hudson Institute of Medical Research & Institute of Biotechnology of the Czech Academy of Sciences, BIOCEV Czech Republic
    Recording Link
    1 May 2023
    Title: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: An Evolutionary Adaptation to Lifestyle and the Environment
    Presenter: Dr Jim Parker
    Recording: Link
    22 May 2023
    Title: End-to-end approach to developing new maternal medicines: findings from the Accelerating Innovation for Mothers project
    Presenter: Dr Annie McDougall
    Recording: Link
    29 May 2023
    Title: Special Studies Program Seminar
    Presenter: Prof Martha Hickey
    Recording: Link
    16 June 2023
    Title: Addressing under-represented cohorts in neonatal clinical trials
    Presenter: Dr Stacey Peart
    Recording: Link
    26 June 2023
    Title: Conservative therapies in the management of endometriosis-associated pelvic pain
    Presenter: A/Prof Helena Frawley
    Recording: Link
    10 July 2023
    Title: Novel therapeutics for the prevention of preterm birth
    Presenter: Bridget Arman
    Recording: Link
    17 July 2023
    Title: Undertaking co-designed and community-led cohort studies with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
    Presenter: A/Prof Kym Rae
    Recording: Link
    24 July 2023
    Title: The epididymis: balancing the burden & responsibility of fertility
    Presenter: Dr David Skerrett-Byrne
    Recording: Link
    31 July 2023
    Title: Sonographic assessment of lung volume in newborn infants
    Presenter: Dr Arun Sett
    Recording: Link
    7 August 2023
    Title: Menstrual Needs Study: Exploring the Physical, psychological, social, and Medical Needs of Young Women with heavy menstrual bleeding and Pain.
    Presenter: Shiva Pourali
    Recording: Link
    21 August 2023
    Title: Antenatal Corticosteroid Therapy: A History and Update
    Presenter: Dr Sean Carter
    Recording : Link
    28 August 2023Title: OBESO Perinatal Cohort. The First 2000 Days of Life
    Presenter: Dr Guadalupe Estrada Gutiérrez
    Recording : Link
    1 September 2023
    Title: Nutrient Transport in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity
    Presenter: Polin Haghvirdizadeh
    Recording: Link
    4 September 2023
    Title: Regulatory T cell dysfunction in early pregnancy failure
    Presenter: Dr Kerrie Foyle
    Recording: Link
    11 September 2023
    Title: HMRI Infertility and Reproduction Research Program and School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle
    Presenter: Dr John Schjenken
    Recording: Link
    18 September 2023
    Presenter : Rose Freemantle
    Title : Purinergic Signalling in the Placenta
    Presenter : Chloe Miles
    Title : Characterising complement effector levels in the placenta and examining the effects of eculizumab in mitigating placental dysfunction in preeclampsia
    Recording: Link
    25 September 2023
    Title: Interior Architectural Designer, Access Consultant
    Presenter:  Ilianna Ginnis
    Recording: Link
    9 October 2023
    Title: Transgender Health and Reproductive Health; one and the same?
    Presenter: A/Prof Ada Cheung
    Recording: Link
    23 October 2023
    Title: The most impactful symptom: A new measure of endometriosis
    Presenter: Alice Mitchell
    Recording: Link
    30 October 2023
    Title: Understanding the mechanisms of HPV-negative cervical cancer and discovering biomarkers of anogenital cancer in Australian women - PhD Progress Seminar
    Presenter: Windy Huang
    Recording: Link
    6 November 2023
    Title: Investigating subtypes of placental dysfunction and assessing the impact of maternal exposure to pollution on pregnancy outcomes
    Presenter: Dr Kirsty Vincent
    Recording: Link
    13 November 2023
    Title: The Hidden Ingredient: Investigating the effects of ubiquitous molybdenum in placental physiology
    Presenter: Vladimira Vladimirova
    Recording: Link
    20 November 2023
    Title: PhD Progress Seminar
    Presenter: Jess Atkinson
    Recording: Link
    23 November 2023
    Title: Evaluation of uterine function for reproduction
    Presenter: Dr Genia Rozen
    Recording: Link
    4 December 2023
    Title: PhD progress seminar
    Presenter: Dr Hannah Gordon
    Recording: Link
    5 December 2023
    Title: Novel therapeutics and device development to treat obstetric and gynaecological disease
    Presenter: Dr Prathima Chowdary
    Recording: Not recorded
    11 December 2023
    Title: The impact of endometrioma and their treatment on ovarian reserve and fertility
    Presenter: Dr Keryn Harlow
    Recording: Link
    18 December 2023
    Title: Rethinking Reproductive Aging in the Age of Metabolomics
    Presenter: A/Prof Kelly A. Hogan
    Recording: Not recorded

  • Date

    		Recording
    22 January 2024Presenter :  Dr Debjyoti Karmakar
    Title :  Optimising diagnostics in use of Fetal ECG sensor in high-risk pregnancies, CTG interpretation and Endometriosis imaging using Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
    Recording : Link
    29 January 2024Presenter :  Dr Sarvenaz Sabourirad
    Title :  Characterizing the expression/function of factors associated with preeclampsia
    Recording : Link
    30 January 2024Presenter :  Dorcas Serwaa
    Title :  Improving the management of menopause symptoms in cancer survivorship
    Recording : Link
    5 February 2024Presenter :  Dr Arun Sett
    Title : Ultrasound assessment of the Newborn Lung
    Recording : Link
    9 February 2024Presenter :  Alice Poulton
    Title :  Exploring the lived experiences of individuals and couples accessing Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic conditions (PGT-M)
    Recording : Link
    26 February 2024
    Presenter: Manju Kandel
    Title: Preeclampsia pathogenesis, prediction, and potential therapeutics
    Recording: Link
    4 March 2024
    Presenter: Dr Melvin Marzan
    Title: Geospatial determinants of Maternal Overweight, Gestational Diabetes and Macrosomia in Melbourne during and after COVID-19 lockdowns
    Recording: Link
    18 March 2024
    Presenter: Teck Phui Chua
    Title: Minnie Ackman Lecture and Progress Review
    Recording: Link
    25 March 2024
    Title: Reducing the Risk of Pre-eclampsia in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome using Lifestyle and Medical Management Strategies
    Presenter: Dr Jim Parker
    Recording: Link
    15 April 2024
    Title: Wet Chemical Synthesis of Semiconductor Nanostructures for Energy Applications
    Presenter: Associate Professor Enrico Della Gaspera
    Recording: Link
    22 April 2024
    Title: A global approach to advancing prediction and understanding of placental insufficiency
    Presenter: Stefan Botha
    Recording: Link
    29 April 2024
    Title: PhD Confirmation Seminar: A global approach to advancing prediction of preeclampsia pathogenesis
    Presenter: Sunhild Hartmann
    Recording: Link
    6 May 2024
    Title: Paediatric follicle density model
    Presenter: Dr Madhura Jayasingam
    Recording : Link
    13 May 2024
    Title: Completion Seminar: Developing innovative models for the examination of vascular adaptations and dysfunction in pregnancy
    Presenter: Bianca Fato
    Recording: Link
    17 May 2024Title : Eggsurance? Identifying and Addressing the Decision Support of Women Considering Elective Egg Freezing with a Purpose-Built Decision AidPresenter : Sherine Sandhu Recording : Link
    20 May 2024
    Title: Exploring the psychosocial impact of genomic sequencing technologies for the diagnosis and management of cancer predisposition in children
    Presenter: Jacqueline Hunter
    Recording: Link
    		 
    27  May 2024
    Title: Characterising the perinatal, neonatal and childhood outcomes associated with diabetes in pregnancy
    Presenter: Hannah Gordon
    Recording: Link
    		 
    28 May 2024Title : Defining Endometrial-Embryo Interactions Critical for Implantation and Pregnancy Success
    Presenter : Michaela Sacco
    Recording: Link    		 
    3 June 2024Title :The lasting impact of in utero exposure to hypertension and antihypertensive drugs
    Presenter : Jess Atkinson
    Recording: Link    		 
    14 June 2024Title : FoRECAsT study- Developing an online infertility risk prediction tool for young women with breast cancer.
    Presenter : Dr Zobaida Edib
    Recording: Link    		 
    17 June 2024
    Title: Investigating impact of antenatal corticosteroid administration on neonatal metabolism of natural steroids and insulin
    Presenter: Klea Atallah
    Recording: Link
    		 
    1 July 2024
    Title: Ovarian inhibins: Gatekeepers of female fertility and metabolic health
    Presenter: Dr Kelly Walton
    No Recording
    		`
    8 July 2024
    Title: New 3D multicellular models, diagnostics and treatments for cardiovascular disease – the journey from bench towards bedside
    Presenter: A/Pro Lana McClements
    No recording
    		 
    15 July 2024
    Title: Pelvic Floor Muscles Strengthening: therapeutic options and research overview
    Presenter: Dr Milena Weinstein
    Recording: Link
    		 
    22 July 2024
    Title: Role of non-classical microRNA activation of Toll-Like Receptor 8 in chorioamnionitis
    Presenter: Dr Hanah Georges
    Recording: Link
    		 
    29 July 2024Title: Networks of Life: A Three-Dimensional Comparison of Cytotrophoblast and Syncytiotrophoblast Mitochondrial Architecture in the Placenta
    Presenter: Sid Acharya
    No Recording     		 
    12 August 2024
    Title: Epididymal acquired sperm RNAs and male fertility
    Presenter: Dr Natalie Trigg
    Recording: Link
    		 
    19 August 2024
    Title: Confidence-based Surgical Innovation
    Presenter: Dr Naomi Holbeach
    Recording: Link (starts a few minutes into talk)
    		 
    2 September 2024
    Title: Where and what should be done to halt the risk of gestational diabetes in Australia?
    Presenter: Wubet Takele
    Recording: Link
    		 
    4 September 2024Title: Investigating the basis of antibiotic resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium
    Presenter:  Teck Phui Chua
    Recording: Link
    9 September 2024Title: The impact of surgery for moderate and severe endometriosis on fertility and obstetric outcomes.
    Presenter: Dr Samantha Mooney
    Recording: Link
    10 September 2024Title: Characterizing the expression/function of factors associated with preeclampsia
    Presenter: Dr Sarvenaz Sabourirad
    Recording: Link
    16 September 2024Title: Towards very high frequency ventilation
    Presenter: Prof Justin  Leontini
    Recording: Link
    23 September 2024

    Title: Optimisation of Multi-omic Spatial Analyses of Endometriosis FFPE Tissues using MALDI MSI
    Presenter: Jayden Heath
    Recording: Link

    30 September 2024
    Title: Fortifying animal germ cells against stress-induced changes in protein homeostasis
    Presenter: Shannon Smyth
    No  Recording
    14 October 2024
    Title: A fertility legacy: What are we leaving our children?
    Presenter: Dr Deidre Mattiske
    Recording: Link
    21 October 2024
    Title: Mercy Honours Students
    YAP activation: Rescuing blood vessel developing in Fetal Growth Restriction - Stephanie Ho
    &
    A New Perspective on Placental Regeneration: YAP Activation
    Inge du Plessis
    Presenter: Stephanie Ho & Inge Du Plessis
    Recording: Link
    28 October 2024
    Title: The most impactful symptom: A new measurement instrument for endometriosis
    Presenter: Alice Mitchell
    Recording: Link
    4 November 2024
    Title: SPINT Molecules in Placental Development: PhD Completion Seminar
    A Minnie Ackman Lecture
    Presenter: Cíara Murphy
    Recording: Link
    25 November 2024
    Title: Migrant mums and maternity care: a Qualitative Participatory Health Research study in Melbourne, Australia
    Presenter: Martha Vazquez Corona
    Recording: Link
    2 December 2024
    Title: Purinergic signalling in the placenta: Uncovering biological processes behind optimal placentation
    Presenter: Rose Freemantle
    Recording: Link
    9 December 2024
    Title: Extracellular vesicle-derived cargos as biomarkers of fetal pathologies?
    Presenter: Dr Teena Gamage
    No Recording
    12 December 2024
    Title: Improving the management of menopause symptoms in cancer survivorship
    Presenter: Dorcas Serwaa
    Recording: Link
    16 December 2024
    Title: The Influence of PFAS Exposure During Critical Developmental Periods on Offspring Health and Development
    Presenter: Dr Jacinta Martin
    Recording: Link

  • DateRecording
    13 January 2025
    Title: Menstrual Needs Study: Exploring the Physical, Psychological, Social, and Medical Needs of Young Women with Heavy Menstrual Bleeding and Pain
    Presenter: Shiva Pourali Roudbaneh
    Recording: Link
    20 January 2025
    Title: Ethics of risk and consent in perinatal clinical trials
    Presenter: Amir Zayegh
    Recording: Link
    3 February 2025
    Title: Addressing Critical Gaps and Inequities in Australia’s Prenatal Genomic Screening
    Presenter: Cecilia Pynaker
    Recording: Link
    10 February 2025
    Title: Folic acid, maternal folate status and gestational diabetes mellitus
    Presenter: Jessica Williamson
    Recording: Link
    17 February 2025
    Title: Contemporary Ethical Issues in Reproductive Health
    Presenter: A/Prof Alex Polyakov
    Recording: Link
    24 February 2025
    Title: Exploring the experiences of individuals accessing Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic conditions (PGT-M)
    Presenter: Alice Poulton
    Recording: Link
    3 March 2025
    Title: Minnie Ackman Lecture: Preeclampsia pathogenesis, prediction, and potential therapeutics
    Presenter: Manju Kandel
    Recording: Link
    24 March 2025
    Title: TBC
    Presenter: Dr Debjyoti Karmakar
    Recording: Link
    14 April 2025
    Title: Exploring the impact of maternal arterial stiffness in pregnancy
    Presenter: Amy Wooldridge
    Recording: Link
    28 April  2025
    Title: Exploring the psychosocial impact of genomic sequencing technologies for the diagnosis and management of cancer predisposition in children
    Presenter: Jacqueline Hunter
    Recording: Link
    5 May 2025
    Title: Investigating Senescence in Pregnancy Hypertension
    Presenter: Sunhild Hartmann
    Recording: Link
    12 May 2025
    Title: Modelling Endometrial Omics Variation: A Prerequisite for Biomarker
    Presenter: Jessica Chung
    Recording: Link
    26 May 2025
    Title: Investigating impact of antenatal corticosteroid administration on neonatal metabolism of natural steroids and insulin
    Presenter: Klea Atallah
    Recording: Link
    16 June 2025
    Title: New approaches in analysing perinatal datasets (Henry and Rachael Ackman Mini Lecture)
    Presenter: Dr Melvin Barrientos Marzan
    Recording: Link
    23 June  2025
    Title: Minnie Ackman Lecture - The long-term impacts of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the medications we use to manage them
    Presenter: Jess Atkinson
    Recording: Link
    30 June 2025
    Title: Minnie Ackman Lecture - Molecular dysregulation of stem cell populations in the pathogenesis of placental insufficiency
    Presenter: Georgia Wong
    Recording: Link
    7 July 2025
    Title: Can thyroid antibodies independently impair pregnancy physiology and placental function?
    Presenter: Rebecca Brady
    Recording: Link
    14 July 2025
    Title: Cardiovascular Vulnerability in Fetal Growth Restriction: Insights into the Perinatal Period Using a Lamb Model
    Presenter: Zahrah Azman
    Recording: Link
    21 July 2025
    Title: Physical Activity During Pregnancy: What is Next?
    Presenter: A/Prof Alejandro Andrés Candia
    Recording: Link
    23 July 2025
    Title: Decoding the Molecular Landscape of Endometrial Cancer
    Presenter: Molly Muir
    Recording: Link
    28 July 2025
    Title: Non-invasive Biomarkers for Endometrium-related Infertility
    Presenter: Dr. Mojtaba Moradi
    Recording: No recording for this seminar.
    4  August 2025
    Title: Gender Bias in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Generated Diagnoses: Implications for Women’s Healthcare
    Presenter: Isabel Tsintsiper
    Recording: Link
    11 August  2025
    Title: Epithelial estrogen signaling regulates the early pregnant uterine immune response
    Presenter: Jonathan Hancock
    Recording: Link
    12 August 2025
    Title: Investigating the Role of LRPAP1 in Late-Onset Preeclampsia Using Novel Models
    Presenter: Yimiao Yu
    Recording: Link
    21 August 2025
    Title: To Assess Acceptability of Content, Functionality, and Usability of a co-designed Paediatric Fertility Preservation Decision Aid
    Presenter: Mahnaz Sharifi
    Recording: Link
    25 August 2025
    Title: Involvement of the Renin Angiotensin System in the Endometrium and in Endometrial Cancer
    Presenter: Tess Symington
    Recording: No recording for this seminar.
    1 September  2025
    Title: Seminal Extracellular Vesicles: Origin, Destination, and Clinical Implications
    Presenter: Elizabeth Torres Arce
    Recording: Link
    8 September 2025
    Title: Characterizing the expression/function of factors associated with preeclampsia
    Presenter: Sarvenaz Sabourirad
    Recording: Link
    15 September 2025
    Title: Feeding dysfunction: The role of diet in impaired endometrial decidualisation
    Presenter Laura Rogers
    Recording: No recording for this seminar.
    18 September 2025
    Title: Fertility preservation in young males facing gonadotoxic therapy : Analysing spermatogenesis from cryopreserved tissue.
    Presenter: Aisyah Shamsuddin
    Recording: Link
    13 November 2025Title - The impact of endometrioma and their treatment on ovarian reserve and fertility.
    Presenter: Dr Keryn Harlow
    Recording:  Link
    27 October 2025Title- Honours Final Presentations
    Presenters - Mia Vudiniabola, Jemima Seager, Helena Kubicki and Merania Tairea 
    Recording: Link
    10 November 2025
    Title: An international research journey: Integrating advanced sequencing methods and computational biology to understand Fetal Growth Restriction.
    Presenter: Stefan Botha
    &
    Title: Investigating Senescence in Pregnancy Hypertension
    Presenter: Sunhild Hartmann
    Recording: No recording for this seminar.
    11 November 2025
    Special Seminar - Visiting Professor
    Development of a healthcare professional toolkit to ensure that the unmet needs of informal caregivers navigating cancer treatment can be best supported.
    Presenter: Professor Nicholas Hulbert-William
    Recording: Link 
    7 November 2025
    Special event: The Goss Career Series - Industry - pharma/biotech
    Presenters: Dr Naomi Morison & Dr Kyle Hatton-Jones
    Recording: Link
    24 November 2025
    Title: Where is the tip of the catheter? Use of Intravascular ECG to Facilitate Safe Vascular Access in Neonatal and Paediatric Patients Utilising a New Device
    Presenter: A/Prof Christiane Theda
    Recording: Link
    1 December 2025
    Title: Exploring Novel Artificial Intelligence for Improving Diagnosis in Obstetrics and Gynaecology - PhD Completion Seminar
    Presenter: Dr  Debjyoti Karmakar
    Recording: Link
    8 December 2025
    Title: Elective Egg Freezers' Disposition Decisions for their Surplus Frozen Eggs - PhD Completion Seminar
    Presenter: Lucy Caughey
    Recording: No recording for this seminar.
    15 December 2025
    Title: Biomarkers of HPV-related anogenital cancer
    Presenter: Windy Huang
    Recording: Link

  • DateRecording
    Monday 16 February 2026
    Presenter: Alexandra Roddy Mitchell
    Title: Mental Health Disorders in the Perinatal Period
    Recording: Link
    Monday 23 February  2026
    Presenter: Danica  Idzes
    Title: Maternal Mental Health: Understanding Risk & Long-Term Health Effects to Optimise Support Strategies
    Recording: Link
    Tuesday  24 February  2026
    Presenter: Dr Amir Zayegh
    Title: Consent and risk in perinatal clinical trials
    Recording: Link
     
    Presenters: John Snelgrove & Kelsey McLaughlin
    Title: Placental growth factor in action: the Canadian experience
    Recording: Link
    Monday 30 March 2026
    Career Series - Data/Industry
    A panel discussion with  industry members from Data/Industry:
    • Dr Stefanie Mikolaizak, Market Access Lead, ANZ, Teva Pharmaceuticals Australia Pty., Ltd.
    • Dr Daniel McKeating, Insights Lead, Suncorp Group, Brisbane Queensland
    Chaired by Alexandra Roddy Mitchell & Dorcas  Serwaa
    Recording: Link
    Friday 17 April 2026Presenter:  Dorcas Serwaa
    Title: PhD Completion Seminar: Improving the Management of Vasomotor Symptoms in Cancer Survivorship
    Recording: Link
    Monday 20 April 2026Presenter:  Dr Stacey Peart
    Title: Addressing under-represented cohorts in neonatal clinical trials
    Recording: Link
    Monday 27 April 2026Presenter: Dr. Britt Goods
    Title: Spatial transcriptomics reveals factors that drive bleeding during contraceptive use in a longitudinal human cohort
    Recording: Link
    Thursday 7 May 2026Presenter: Michaela Sacco
    Title: PhD Completion Seminar – Gene- and isoform-level characterization of human endometrium to improve our understanding of endometrial receptivity
    Recoding: Link
    Monday 11 May 2026Presenter: Cecilia Pynaker
    Title: Addressing Critical Gaps and Inequities in Australia’s Prenatal Genomic Screening
    Recording: Link
    Monday 18 May 2026Presenter: Dr Fab Horta Nunez
    Title: Rethinking Embryo Assessment: From niPGT to Advanced Imaging Technologies
    Recording: Link
    Monday 25 May 2026Presenter: Klea Atallah
    Title: The Effect of Antenatal Corticosteroids on Neonatal Insulin and Natural Steroid
    Recording: Link
    Monday 1 June 2026Presenter: Dr Bettina Mihalas
    Title: Why does oocyte quality decline with age, and can we treat it?
    Not Recorded
    Monday 15 June 2026Presenter: Dr Teresa MacDonald
    Title: Minnie Ackman Lecture: Mid-trimester estimated fetal weight can flag increased perinatal mortality risk
    Not Recorded
    Monday 22 June 2026
    Career Series - University Positions
    A panel discussion with members from UoM:
    • Dr David Lane - Research Manager, Melbourne Medical School
    • Dr Andre Tan - Senior Business Development Manager, Research, Innovation and Commercialisation
    • Dr Michelle Kett - MDHS Graduate Research Academic Director
    Chaired by Mahnaz Sharifi & Maya Robertson
    Recording: Link
    Monday 29 June 2026Presenter:  Maya Robertson
    Title: Minnie Ackman Lecture: Lipid Nanoparticle Delivery of siRNA to the Placenta: A Novel Therapeutic Approach for Pre-eclampsia
    Not Recorded
    Monday 6 July 2026Presenter: Olivia Palmer
    Title: Sex hormones orchestrate transcriptional, metabolic, and functional programs in human macrophages
    Recording: Link
    Monday 13 July  2026Presenter: Dr Emily Frost
    Title: Investigating the contribution of cumulus cells to oocyte quality in the context of clinical IVM
    Recording: Link