The Reproductive and Family Health Research Program brings together global leaders in fertility, conception, pregnancy, and early‑life health to explore how reproductive events shape lifelong wellbeing.
We work to improve reproductive and family health across diverse populations by advancing knowledge and care in fertility, pregnancy, child health and women’s health – delivering better outcomes for families everywhere.
1 in 6
PEOPLE EXPERIENCE INFERTILITY
1 in 10
BABIES ARE BORN PRETERM IN AUSTRALIA
25%
OF CHILDREN IN OUR HEALTH DISTRICT ARE OVERWEIGHT AND OBESE
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Our research is transforming the lives of families for a better, healthier future.
We study the biology of mothers, fathers, and people who contribute to conception, pregnancy, birth, and childhood, so we can better understand and improve health from the very beginning of life.
Our research focus areas include:
Fertility and Reproduction
Pregnancy and Birth
Child Health
