Health & Biotech

Better health is the foundation of better living. So we鈥檙e working to prevent and overcome disease and illness throughout our community. From physical to psychological, and conception to old age.

Our expertise spans lab-based biochemical research, clinical trials and broader population studies. We have formal ties with all South Australian teaching hospitals, numerous research institutes and multiple clinical practices. And we鈥檙e frequent collaborators with industry and government.

Impact stories

Measuring light: the world鈥檚 most accurate ruler

A portable laser device that tests your breath for signs of disease and organ failure is just the start of the University of Adelaide鈥檚 ambitions for laser technology.

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Professor Helen Marshall Named 2023 South Australian Scientist of the Year

Leading University of Adelaide vaccinologist Professor Helen Marshall AM has been named 2023 South Australian Scientist of the Year for her life-saving research on meningococcal disease and immunisation.

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Bike tech powers world record win

The humpback whale's incredible ability to make tight turns and spectacular leaps has inspired cutting-edge cycling technology that powered Olympic cycling champion Filippo Ganna hour world record win.

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Breakthrough 3D-printed micro device will streamline IVF procedure

A revolutionary new 3D-printed device created by University of Adelaide researchers will make the only treatment for men with low sperm counts faster, cheaper, and more accessible.

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EndoZone: A brand new digital platform for people with endometriosis

For someone encountering the symptoms of endometriosis for the first time, the experience can be incredibly isolating. EndoZone is a brand new online resource that busts myths, shares stories, and summarises cutting-edge research to help make the endometriosis experience easier.

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Research looking at blocking the action of damaged genes

Sometimes all it takes to cause a severe neurological disorder is one tiny defect in a single gene. Unfortunately, there are thousands of these genetic, childhood-onset conditions, and while they are rare, the symptoms can be devastating.

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Tracking the early-life triggers of type 1 diabetes

Researchers at the University of Adelaide are leading a national collaboration that has been collecting tens of thousands of biological samples from pregnant mothers and their babies in an attempt to discover how genetics and early-life environmental exposures contribute to the development of type 1 diabetes.

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Paula Moynihan is Director of Food and Health in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. She is an internationally renowned researcher in the field of nutrition and oral health.

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