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 the University of Adelaide. 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 the University of Adelaide. 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 the University of Adelaide 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 the University of Adelaide 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