David MacIntyre
@dmacintyre.bsky.social
Professor of Systems Reproductive Medicine,
Director, Robinson Research Institute
and
Co-Director, March of Dimes Prematurity Research Centre at Imperial College London
Director, Robinson Research Institute
and
Co-Director, March of Dimes Prematurity Research Centre at Imperial College London
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We are thrilled for Professor Jozef Gecz who was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for ‘distinguished service to human translational genetic science, to genomic research, to child health, and to neurodevelopmental disability’ in this year’s King's Birthday 2026 Honours List.
June 9, 2026 at 12:58 AM
We are thrilled for Professor Jozef Gecz who was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for ‘distinguished service to human translational genetic science, to genomic research, to child health, and to neurodevelopmental disability’ in this year’s King's Birthday 2026 Honours List.
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Registrations of interest are open for 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 - our flagship program for South Australian students in Years 10–12 who are keen to explore the world of health and medical research, with a focus on reproductive, maternal, and children’s health. More 👉 adelaide.edu.au/study/how-to...
June 11, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Registrations of interest are open for 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 - our flagship program for South Australian students in Years 10–12 who are keen to explore the world of health and medical research, with a focus on reproductive, maternal, and children’s health. More 👉 adelaide.edu.au/study/how-to...
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Very much enjoyed putting this review together with Remy Young and Gonçalo Correia. In it we look at host and microbial determinants that influence microbial community structure within the vaginal niche.
Very much enjoyed putting this review together with Remy Young and Gonçalo Correia. In it we look at host and microbial determinants that influence microbial community structure within the vaginal niche.
Host, microbial and environmental drivers of vaginal microbiota composition
The human vagina harbours a microbial community that differs markedly in compositional structure from all mammals, including closely related primates.…
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February 5, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Very much enjoyed putting this review together with Remy Young and Gonçalo Correia. In it we look at host and microbial determinants that influence microbial community structure within the vaginal niche.
Very much enjoyed putting this review together with Remy Young and Gonçalo Correia. In it we look at host and microbial determinants that influence microbial community structure within the vaginal niche.
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We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our members whose projects have received over $5.5 mil in funding in the latest round of NHMRC Ideas Grants. Congratulations to Dr Ashley Meakin, A/Prof Martin Donnelley and Dr Clare van Eyk. More 👉 adelaideuni.edu.au/about/news/2...
January 27, 2026 at 2:27 AM
We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our members whose projects have received over $5.5 mil in funding in the latest round of NHMRC Ideas Grants. Congratulations to Dr Ashley Meakin, A/Prof Martin Donnelley and Dr Clare van Eyk. More 👉 adelaideuni.edu.au/about/news/2...
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🚨 Job alert 🚨
Do sperm actively influence female reproductive success? @drdavidsharkey.bsky.social is looking for a Research Officer to join the team and contribute to this investigation. Job details 👉 careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/51...
Do sperm actively influence female reproductive success? @drdavidsharkey.bsky.social is looking for a Research Officer to join the team and contribute to this investigation. Job details 👉 careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/51...
Research Officer
Join a world-leading team investigating a groundbreaking question: do sperm actively influence female reproductive success?
careers.adelaide.edu.au
November 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
🚨 Job alert 🚨
Do sperm actively influence female reproductive success? @drdavidsharkey.bsky.social is looking for a Research Officer to join the team and contribute to this investigation. Job details 👉 careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/51...
Do sperm actively influence female reproductive success? @drdavidsharkey.bsky.social is looking for a Research Officer to join the team and contribute to this investigation. Job details 👉 careers.adelaide.edu.au/cw/en/job/51...
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We love giving at RRI - from gifting healthy futures to gifting Reverse Advent Calendar boxes, providing food and essentials to local families in need this year.
Team RRI got behind it with many members collecting boxes to fill, and the communal boxes in the office are taking shape too!
Team RRI got behind it with many members collecting boxes to fill, and the communal boxes in the office are taking shape too!
December 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
We love giving at RRI - from gifting healthy futures to gifting Reverse Advent Calendar boxes, providing food and essentials to local families in need this year.
Team RRI got behind it with many members collecting boxes to fill, and the communal boxes in the office are taking shape too!
Team RRI got behind it with many members collecting boxes to fill, and the communal boxes in the office are taking shape too!
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We proudly hosted the annual Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture 'From Aspiration to Access: Building equitable, high-quality women’s sexual and reproductive health care in Australian primary care settings' delivered by Prof Danielle Mazza AM. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/C1ytc
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
We proudly hosted the annual Lloyd Cox Memorial Lecture 'From Aspiration to Access: Building equitable, high-quality women’s sexual and reproductive health care in Australian primary care settings' delivered by Prof Danielle Mazza AM. Read more 👉 shorturl.at/C1ytc
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👋Meet AIMEE - the AI Mentor for Endometriosis Ultrasound Education. The development of AIMEE is supported by funding from RRI, aiming to close the shortage of sonographers with the specialised skillset required to perform complex scans for endometriois. Read more:
Aiming to bridge skills gap in endometriosis ultrasound
shorturl.at
November 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
👋Meet AIMEE - the AI Mentor for Endometriosis Ultrasound Education. The development of AIMEE is supported by funding from RRI, aiming to close the shortage of sonographers with the specialised skillset required to perform complex scans for endometriois. Read more:
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Half the funding. Half the future. The Medical Research Future Fund was meant to deliver $1B each year – only $650M is reaching researchers. Join the call to release the full funds now to ensure the viability of medical research in Australia. More
👉 www.aamri.org.au/mrff
👉 www.aamri.org.au/mrff
October 28, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Half the funding. Half the future. The Medical Research Future Fund was meant to deliver $1B each year – only $650M is reaching researchers. Join the call to release the full funds now to ensure the viability of medical research in Australia. More
👉 www.aamri.org.au/mrff
👉 www.aamri.org.au/mrff
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What an achievement for the Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Group, WINNING the Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research! Congratulations to the team - we are proud to have Prof Helen Marshall AM, Dr Bing Wang, and Dr Mark McMillan as members of our Institute! More tinyurl.com/5xytkjv7
September 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
What an achievement for the Vaccines and Infectious Diseases Group, WINNING the Eureka Prize for Infectious Diseases Research! Congratulations to the team - we are proud to have Prof Helen Marshall AM, Dr Bing Wang, and Dr Mark McMillan as members of our Institute! More tinyurl.com/5xytkjv7
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There are many pieces to the puzzle when it comes to IVF success. Learn how researchers at the Robinson Research Institute are addressing challenges in the field, incl improving IVF success rates and minimising the mental and financial burden for families. 👉https://shorturl.at/b8s7R
#IVFsuccess
#IVFsuccess
September 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
There are many pieces to the puzzle when it comes to IVF success. Learn how researchers at the Robinson Research Institute are addressing challenges in the field, incl improving IVF success rates and minimising the mental and financial burden for families. 👉https://shorturl.at/b8s7R
#IVFsuccess
#IVFsuccess
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Are the diet versions of your favourite soft drink a healthier option during pregnancy? These drinks often contain artificial sweeteners which are linked to an increased risk of gestational diabetes and potentially other undesired pregnancy outcomes. 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...
September 16, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Are the diet versions of your favourite soft drink a healthier option during pregnancy? These drinks often contain artificial sweeteners which are linked to an increased risk of gestational diabetes and potentially other undesired pregnancy outcomes. 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...
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Last week, our Director Professor David MacIntyre presented on ‘The maternal microbiome’ at the University of Adelaide’s Research Tuesday. If you missed the talk but are interested in the topic, you can watch the recording here 👉 youtu.be/5JjslmURpg4?...
August 19, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Last week, our Director Professor David MacIntyre presented on ‘The maternal microbiome’ at the University of Adelaide’s Research Tuesday. If you missed the talk but are interested in the topic, you can watch the recording here 👉 youtu.be/5JjslmURpg4?...
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Congratulations to Danielle Bailey, PhD student, who was awarded the Robinson Research Institute award at the University of Adelaide’s Florey Postgraduate Research Conference.
The award for 'best poster' is given to a student in reproductive, pregnancy, child or adolescent health research.
The award for 'best poster' is given to a student in reproductive, pregnancy, child or adolescent health research.
August 21, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Congratulations to Danielle Bailey, PhD student, who was awarded the Robinson Research Institute award at the University of Adelaide’s Florey Postgraduate Research Conference.
The award for 'best poster' is given to a student in reproductive, pregnancy, child or adolescent health research.
The award for 'best poster' is given to a student in reproductive, pregnancy, child or adolescent health research.
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Congratulations to A/Prof Kylie Dunning who has been accepted into the highly competitive AAHMS Mentorship Program. Mentees in this program are recognised for their high potential as emerging leaders in health and medical research.
Read more: aahms.org/news/17-emer...
Read more: aahms.org/news/17-emer...
August 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Congratulations to A/Prof Kylie Dunning who has been accepted into the highly competitive AAHMS Mentorship Program. Mentees in this program are recognised for their high potential as emerging leaders in health and medical research.
Read more: aahms.org/news/17-emer...
Read more: aahms.org/news/17-emer...
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⭐ We are proud to celebrate our members who were successful in the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation's 2025 Bloom Research Program Grant. Congratulations go to Professors Michael Stark, Jozef Gecz and Paul Thomas. More 👉 wchfoundation.org.au/2025-bloom-r...
August 28, 2025 at 4:50 AM
⭐ We are proud to celebrate our members who were successful in the Women's & Children's Hospital Foundation's 2025 Bloom Research Program Grant. Congratulations go to Professors Michael Stark, Jozef Gecz and Paul Thomas. More 👉 wchfoundation.org.au/2025-bloom-r...
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Thank you to everyone who attended 'Tick Tock in the Womb: How biological ageing before birth drives life-long health'! This event was co-hosted by RRI and Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA).
Missed the event but interested in the topic? Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igL4...
Missed the event but interested in the topic? Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igL4...
July 28, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Thank you to everyone who attended 'Tick Tock in the Womb: How biological ageing before birth drives life-long health'! This event was co-hosted by RRI and Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA).
Missed the event but interested in the topic? Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igL4...
Missed the event but interested in the topic? Watch the recording here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=igL4...
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The placenta could be the key to solving stillbirth. Why? @dranyaarthurs.bsky.social explains at our free event, co-hosted by Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA).
Register now 👉 events.humanitix.com/tick-tock-in...
Register now 👉 events.humanitix.com/tick-tock-in...
July 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The placenta could be the key to solving stillbirth. Why? @dranyaarthurs.bsky.social explains at our free event, co-hosted by Healthy Development Adelaide (HDA).
Register now 👉 events.humanitix.com/tick-tock-in...
Register now 👉 events.humanitix.com/tick-tock-in...
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We’re thrilled for IMAGENDO® to be a finalist in the SA Science Excellence and Innovations Awards!
IMAGENDO® is revolutionising endometriosis care by using artificial intelligence to combine the diagnostic power of transvaginal ultrasound and MRI. More 👉 www.scienceawards.sa.gov.au/excellence-i...
IMAGENDO® is revolutionising endometriosis care by using artificial intelligence to combine the diagnostic power of transvaginal ultrasound and MRI. More 👉 www.scienceawards.sa.gov.au/excellence-i...
Excellence in Collaborative Innovation Finalists 2025 | Scienceawards
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July 14, 2025 at 5:57 AM
We’re thrilled for IMAGENDO® to be a finalist in the SA Science Excellence and Innovations Awards!
IMAGENDO® is revolutionising endometriosis care by using artificial intelligence to combine the diagnostic power of transvaginal ultrasound and MRI. More 👉 www.scienceawards.sa.gov.au/excellence-i...
IMAGENDO® is revolutionising endometriosis care by using artificial intelligence to combine the diagnostic power of transvaginal ultrasound and MRI. More 👉 www.scienceawards.sa.gov.au/excellence-i...
An invitation to all to join us for this fantastic event showcasing exciting new research from @robsinstitute.bsky.social
'Tick Tock in the Womb: How Biological Ageing Before Birth Drives Life-Long Health' - if you are in Adelaide, don't miss this event. Register lnkd.in/g2raUnsB
June 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM
An invitation to all to join us for this fantastic event showcasing exciting new research from @robsinstitute.bsky.social
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Excellent #glycotime study Nat Comm maps vaginal bacteria interactions with epithelial surface glycans
Lactobacillus crispatus, associated with healthy pregnancy, binds key glycans more effectively than pathogens like GBS
Microbiome-or glycan-based therapies to prevent infection and preterm birth?
Lactobacillus crispatus, associated with healthy pregnancy, binds key glycans more effectively than pathogens like GBS
Microbiome-or glycan-based therapies to prevent infection and preterm birth?
Identification and characterisation of vaginal bacteria-glycan interactions implicated in reproductive tract health and pregnancy outcomes - Nature Communications
A study by Tajadura-Ortega et al. uses glycan microarrays to reveal how vaginal microbiota interacts with host glycans, offering insights into how glycan interactions influence bacterial colonization ...
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June 10, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Excellent #glycotime study Nat Comm maps vaginal bacteria interactions with epithelial surface glycans
Lactobacillus crispatus, associated with healthy pregnancy, binds key glycans more effectively than pathogens like GBS
Microbiome-or glycan-based therapies to prevent infection and preterm birth?
Lactobacillus crispatus, associated with healthy pregnancy, binds key glycans more effectively than pathogens like GBS
Microbiome-or glycan-based therapies to prevent infection and preterm birth?
Our new study describing use of customised #glycan #microarrays to identify glycan interaction profiles of #vaginal #bacteria implicated in various aspects of #reproductive health. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Identification and characterisation of vaginal bacteria-glycan interactions implicated in reproductive tract health and pregnancy outcomes - Nature Communications
A study by Tajadura-Ortega et al. uses glycan microarrays to reveal how vaginal microbiota interacts with host glycans, offering insights into how glycan interactions influence bacterial colonization ...
www.nature.com
June 5, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Our new study describing use of customised #glycan #microarrays to identify glycan interaction profiles of #vaginal #bacteria implicated in various aspects of #reproductive health. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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London study finds L. crispatus in the vaginal microbiome reduces inflammation by blocking harmful signals and activating anti-inflammatory pathways.
May protect against infections and preterm birth.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
May protect against infections and preterm birth.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Lactobacillus crispatus S-layer proteins modulate innate immune response and inflammation in the lower female reproductive tract - Nature Communications
Here, the authors show that vaginal lactobacilli associated with optimal health interact selectively with a restricted subset of anti-inflammatory receptors through their Surface Layer Proteins, both ...
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December 30, 2024 at 7:39 PM
London study finds L. crispatus in the vaginal microbiome reduces inflammation by blocking harmful signals and activating anti-inflammatory pathways.
May protect against infections and preterm birth.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
May protect against infections and preterm birth.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Another important and impactful paper from @robsinstitute.bsky.social researchers. Congrats to Dr David Bersten and co-authors! #livecellreporting #cellscreening #signalling
The new technology dFLash can screen hundreds of thousands to millions of genes or drugs in living cells and provides real-time feedback on cell response to different stimuli. This could reshape the way diseases are treated and help develop new therapy options. 👉 www.adelaide.edu.au/robinson-res...
April 30, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Another important and impactful paper from @robsinstitute.bsky.social researchers. Congrats to Dr David Bersten and co-authors! #livecellreporting #cellscreening #signalling
Great overview of Antonia's recent publication on uterine ILC3s. Great to see this out!
👩🏾🔬 Lab alumna Antonia Cuff wondered about the role of #ILC3 in the uterine mucosa.
🧪 ILC3 are most numerous & active at times of repair & regeneration
🧪 They with epithelial and endothelial cells
🧪 But do this less in ppl with #endometriosis
👀 Early access, out today!
#ImmunoSky #ReproSky
🧪 ILC3 are most numerous & active at times of repair & regeneration
🧪 They with epithelial and endothelial cells
🧪 But do this less in ppl with #endometriosis
👀 Early access, out today!
#ImmunoSky #ReproSky
Dynamic roles of ILC3 in endometrial repair and regeneration
AbstractBackground. Innate lymphoid cells (ILC) are prominent in the human uterine mucosa and play physiological roles in pregnancy. ILC3 are the second-mo
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April 22, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Great overview of Antonia's recent publication on uterine ILC3s. Great to see this out!