Research Projects

Our projects focus on how reproductive innovations are developed, implemented, regulated and experienced in practice, and aim to inform policy, regulation and clinical practice. Our research is often collaborative and involves partnerships with clinical services, industry organisations, professional bodies, and government and regulatory agencies.

Active research initiatives

A comparative sociocultural and bioethical study of uterus transplants

Theoretical insights on the social and ethical impacts of this technology for improved public policy responses.

MitoHOPE

Introducing mitochondrial donation into Australian clinical practice through a pilot clinical trial.

Meeting the demand for donor eggs: Ethical, social and regulatory issues

This project investigates how growing demand for donor eggs is addressed, focusing on the challenges of ensuring fair access, protecting participants, and navigating appropriate oversight.

Improving Access and Community Trust in Perinatal Genomics for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations: The ImpACT-PG project

The growing availability of genomic testing provides prospective parents with valuable insights into their future child's health. However, the benefits of such testing are unevenly distributed.

Completed studies

Partnerships and Collaborations

Our research program works closely with partners across the clinical, industry and policy sectors. These collaborations support applied research that contributes to policy, practice and responsible innovation in reproductive and genetic technologies.

Our projects have involved collaboration with:

  • IVF and fertility services
  • Genetic testing and biotechnology organisations
  • Hospitals and health services
  • Professional bodies
  • Patient Advocacy groups
  • Universities across the globe

For collaboration enquiries, please contact RIS leadership.