The Women’s is proud of its major research efforts in 10 key areas specific to the health and wellbeing of women or newborns. By embedding research into our clinical model of care, we deliver world-class healthcare to our patients.
The Women's has major research efforts in ten key areas of health specific to women and newborns. Each of our research centres or groups is closely linked with clinical care, meaning that research discoveries can be rapidly translated into patient care improvements.
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Newborn researchThe Women's Newborn Research Centre tries to give all babies, irrespective of their size and maturity at birth, the best chance of growing into healthy adults.
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Infectious diseases researchThe Centre for Women’s Infectious Diseases is a centre of excellence in women's health, particularly in reproductive and sexual health, and is also recognised internationally for neonatal infectious diseases research.
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Gynaecology researchGynaecology research at the Women's is providing greater understanding of common gynaecological conditions, including adverse menopausal symptoms, managing menopause after cancer, heavy and abnormal menstrual bleeding, endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
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Cancer researchWe are seeking to understand how ovarian cancer spreads. We are also interested in understanding how ovarian cancer cells develop resistance to chemotherapy.
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Pregnancy researchThe Women's Pregnancy Research Centre focusses on better understanding the causes of pregnancy disorders that compromise the health of mothers and their babies.
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Social Model of Health researchWe explore how to address health inequities caused by the social determinants of health. These determinants include: socioeconomic status, access to education and housing, freedom from violence, and more.
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Midwifery & maternity researchThe Midwifery and Maternity Services Research Unit’s program of research explores how we provide care for women attending the hospital for pregnancy care and to give birth.
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Anaesthetics researchAn active research program concentrates on world-first research in the area of heart function in pregnant women with preeclampsia. The department also undertakes research in anaesthesia for gynaecological surgery.
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Centre for Family Violence PreventionThe Centre supports health services to identify and respond to family violence through training and system changes. Our research builds the evidence base for best practice in hospitals and support for people experiencing family violence.
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Allied Health researchAllied health and clinical support services research involves single allied health disciplines as well as collaboration with other women’s research centres and services
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