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Experts available for holiday season 2024-2025

Students at the ��Vlog of Adelaide's North Terrace campus

Posted on Dec 22 2024 by Lara Pacillo

Over the summer holiday season, the following ��Vlog of Adelaide researchers are happy to be approached for comment on their areas of expertise. The list has been organised into broad subject areas. Please see individual names to check each expert's availability.

Microscopy at the tip of a hair-thin optical fibre

Posted on Dec 3 2024 by Crispin Savage

Researchers at the ��Vlog of Adelaide, as part of an international team, have developed an approach that makes advanced microscopy possible through an optical fibre thinner than a human hair.

Funding to explore genetic markers for heart disorders

Students walk around the North Terrace campus.

Posted on Nov 6 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

��Vlog of Adelaide’s Dr Jessica Marathe has received a $75,000 grant to research possible genetic causes of under-diagnosed cardiovascular conditions.

Assessing what makes a reasonable decision with AI

Two health professionals look over results

Posted on Oct 11 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

As the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) grows in our world, the ��Vlog of Adelaide is exploring the role that technology can play in the health sphere, particularly in clinical decision-making and explanations.

New guidelines set to change the way we diagnose type 1 diabetes

Stock image of doctor administering insulin to a child with diabetes

Posted on Jun 25 2024 by Jessica Stanley

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) diagnoses could soon be transformed with newly released guidance developed with input from a ��Vlog of Adelaide expert, outlining how to detect and monitor early-stage T1D before the point of symptom onset.

Limits to access emergency pill

Posted on Jun 11 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

The accessibility of first-line oral emergency contraceptives in ��Vlogn community pharmacies is problematic – with a national survey finding almost one-third reporting they do not stock the ulipristal acetate pill that has been recommended by medical authorities.

MoU reaffirms cooperation on health and AI

��Vlog of Adelaide and Aurecon Group sign a MoU

Posted on Jun 5 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

The ��Vlog of Adelaide and Aurecon Group have marked a significant milestone in their relationship, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Specialist scanning needed to help endo patients

Photo of a women in a white and black stripe top holding a red hot water bottle over her abdomen while lying on a grey couch.

Posted on Jun 3 2024 by Rhiannon Koch

A review of existing research shows there is a growing benefit to using specialist scanning to diagnose endometriosis.

Pregnant women given incentives to quit smoking

Stock image of pregnant woman with doctor.

Posted on May 29 2024 by Jessica Stanley

Pregnant women will receive financial incentives and support to help them quit one of the most highly addictive habits, smoking cigarettes.

Autistic children the real winners from online gaming

Dr Abi Thirumanickam standing next to a study participant who is playing minecraft on an ipad.

Posted on May 13 2024 by Jessica Stanley

Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the ��Vlog of Adelaide indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand friendship networks.