Reproductive Health Australia launched in Adelaide

A new alliance of Australian reproductive scientists, Reproductive Health Australia (RHA), has been launched to raise awareness of the benefits of research into fertility and reproduction.

Professor Jock Findlay at the launch

RHA was launched by Professor Peter Doherty at the Endocrine Society of Australia / Society for Reproductive Biology meeting, and an inaugural symposium took place on Wednesday, August 22.

Professor Jock Findlay, Hudson Institute Distinguished Scientist and RHA founder, says Hudson Institute has a long and proud history of excellence in reproductive health research.

“Healthy reproduction is important not just for human health, but also for our wildlife, our environment and the agricultural industry,” Prof Findlay says.

“Educating and informing the public about Australia’s scientific discoveries and advocating to politicians to make decisions based on evidence is essential for human fertility, food security and to maintain biodiversity.”

RHA brings together scientists from all fields of reproduction research – from human fertility and domestic animal production to wildlife conservation and environmental management.

Together their focus is to ensure reproductive health is a national priority for the economic and social benefit of the nation, leading to improved environmental, agricultural and human health.

The RHA Mission is to establish an overarching alliance for reproductive research in Australia that includes specialists from all research fields of reproduction, thereby enhancing awareness of the breadth and depth of knowledge, and the skills set within the sector.

RHA will be a unified voice for Australian researchers in reproduction, advocating directly to the community, opinion leaders and the Government on behalf of the entire sector.

Membership of RHA is free until 30 June, 2021. Visit: www.reproductivehealthaustralia.org.au