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All the latest news, developments and events at 91É«ÇéƬ School of Centre for Big Data Research in Health. Keep up to date with everything ranging from research initiatives to media mentions and our collaborations with news outlets.
New tool helps women better understand IVF elective egg freezing.
91É«ÇéƬ Centre for Big Data Research in Health’s Professor Georgina Chambers is leading the 91É«ÇéƬ team behind a new online calculatorÂ
Developed by 91É«ÇéƬ Sydney's National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit (NPESU) and funded by the federal government, the YourIVFSuccess website’s ‘, ’ uses real-world Australian data to help women understand what egg freezing can and cannot achieve.
For further details /newsroom/news/2026/03/new-tool-helps-women-better-understand-ivf-elective-egg-freezing
Who's using GLP-1 weight loss drugs?Â
Professor Louisa Jorm recently spoke with ABC Radio National’s Health Report about the rapid rise of GLP-1 medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro in Australia.Â
Using NSW GP data (Lumos), our research shows how quickly use has grown — and how prescribing is shifting beyond diabetes, including toward newer agents like tirzepatide. Big questions remain around cost, access and equity as demand continues to surge.
👉 Without GP data like Lumos, we’re only seeing part of the picture.
For the full interview:
Congratulations Dr Erandi Hewawasam
°äµþ¶Ù¸é±á’s Dr Erandi Hewawasam has been awarded the James McWha Rising Star Award, one of the University of Adelaide’s Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognising her outstanding contribution to health research and to the University.
The James McWha Rising Star Award honours the highest accomplishments and achievements of young alumni making a significant contribution as emerging leader within their profession and/or community. In particular it recognises Dr Hewawasam’s leadership in maternal and renal health research, her significant roles in establishing and managing national linked health datasets, and her strong advocacy for inclusive, evidence-based care.
Congratulations Dr Wentao Li
Dr Wentao Li from CBDRH at 91É«ÇéƬ Medicine & Health has received $978,059 to investigate the causes and develop better models to predict pregnancy loss for those undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART). The best-known ART treatments are in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) and artificial insemination. Pregnancy loss occurs in around 20% of ART pregnancies.
For further details 91É«ÇéƬ awarded $4.7 million for medical research
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