health and medical sciences /newsroom/ en Children with cognitive disabilities missing in NDIS data /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/10/children-with-cognitive-disabilities-missing-in-ndis-data According to recent figures, about 250,000 children under the age of 15 participate in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). December 11 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/10/children-with-cognitive-disabilities-missing-in-ndis-data Leading the way at science and innovation awards /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/05/leading-the-way-at-science-and-innovation-awards University of Adelaide academics have earned state recognition for their achievements in science and innovation at recent awards. December 05 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/12/05/leading-the-way-at-science-and-innovation-awards Psychology students wrap arms around regional families /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/27/psychology-students-wrap-arms-around-regional-families Ronald McDonald House Charities South and Central Australia (RMHC SCA) will be the first Australian chapter to have in-house psychologists, thanks to a new collaboration with 91×ÔÅÄ. November 28 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/27/psychology-students-wrap-arms-around-regional-families MRIs reveal genetic clues in cerebral palsy /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/24/mris-reveal-genetic-clues-in-cerebral-palsy A national study by University of Adelaide researchers is paving the way for more precise diagnosis and treatment for children with cerebral palsy. November 25 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/24/mris-reveal-genetic-clues-in-cerebral-palsy Healthy contributions by University leaders recognised /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/17/healthy-contributions-by-university-leaders-recognised The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences (AAHMS) has announced the election of 29 new Fellows for 2025, including two leaders from 91×ÔÅÄ. November 18 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/17/healthy-contributions-by-university-leaders-recognised Trial to improve comfort for lower-limb amputees /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/trial-to-improve-comfort-for-lower-limb-amputees An ill-fitting lower-limb prosthesis can significantly impact an amputee’s mobility, independence, and overall quality of life, and a new research initiative from 91×ÔÅÄ is aiming to revolutionise socket design to better meet the needs of people living with limb loss. November 07 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/07/trial-to-improve-comfort-for-lower-limb-amputees Grants to improve cardiovascular outcomes /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/grants-to-improve-cardiovascular-outcomes University of Adelaide leaders in heart health have received extra support for their research from the Heart Foundation through its annual funding round. November 03 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/grants-to-improve-cardiovascular-outcomes Viertel Fellowship for innovative cancer epigentic leader /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/viertel-fellowship-for-innovative-cancer-epigentic-leader University of Adelaide cancer epigenetics and 3D genome biology expert Dr Joanna Achinger-Kawecka has been awarded a 2025 Sylvia and Charles Viertel Senior Medical Research Fellowship. November 03 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/11/03/viertel-fellowship-for-innovative-cancer-epigentic-leader Highlighting the youth voice in wellbeing solutions /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/21/highlighting-the-youth-voice-in-wellbeing-solutions Researchers from 91×ÔÅÄ have taken a closer look at what is important to Australia's young people in a new report. October 21 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/21/highlighting-the-youth-voice-in-wellbeing-solutions Improving the quality of life for men with breast cancer /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/20/improving-the-quality-of-life-for-men-with-breast-cancer Each year, 200 men or people assigned male at birth are diagnosed with breast cancer in Australia. With breast cancer often being considered solely a woman’s disease and no screening program in place, many men receive their cancer news while investigating unrelated conditions or after noticing a lump behind their nipple. University of Adelaide Medical School PhD candidate Dr Steve Kinsey-Trotman is researching how a breast cancer diagnosis impacts men’s quality of life. October 20 2025 Rhiannon Koch /newsroom/news/list/2025/10/20/improving-the-quality-of-life-for-men-with-breast-cancer