Robinson Research Institute, University Of Adelaide

The foundations for lifelong health are established before birth. A child’s growth, development and susceptibility to disease is programmed by a myriad of cues, including genetic, social and environmental factors, the health of parents at conception, the circumstances of conception, environmental exposures and health during pregnancy, the events of labour, and early life experiences. The Robinson Research Institute at The University of Adelaide is comprehensively addressing how to give all children a healthy start in life. Our 45+ research teams are uncovering how events and circumstances before birth and during early life impact an individual’s healthy development, their susceptibility to disease and their resistance to adversity. With these discoveries, we are developing effective interventions to protect children and improve their health prospects throughout life. Our Vision Life-time health for all children and families, through research excellence. Our Mission Deliver world-class advances in human reproduction, pregnancy and child health, informing clinical care, policy and practice to improve health across generations and global communities.