Address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, 3168
Human infertility. In vitro fertilisation and related reproductive technologies. Implantation and embryogenesis. Endocrinology of human pregnancy and parturition. Role and control of eicosanoids in human reproduction. Pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia. Endocrine, haemodynamic and transfer functions of human placenta. Aetiology and prevention of preterm labour. Fallopian tube microsurgery. Application of laser surgical techniques to gynaecological disorders. Use of GnRH analogues in gynaecology. Cause and treatment of endometriosis. Ovarian cancer endocrinology. Molecular obstetrics and gynaecology.
Graduate opportunities in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology available through the Centre for the Study of Mothers' and Children's Health
Centre for the Study of Mothers' and Children's Health, 463 Cardigan Street, Carlton, 3053
* Preterm birth and low birth weight Descriptive and analytic epidemiology of preterm birth in Victoria, particularly extremely preterm birth. Potential role of modifiable factors in preterm birth and low birth weight, eg smoking, alcohol, exercise, prior termination of pregnancy, ovulation induction.
* Prenatal diagnosis Determinants of use of prenatal diagnosis. Pregnancy outcome after chorion villous sampling and amniocentesis. Utilization and effectiveness of ultrasound scanning in the detection of congenital malformations.
* Maternal health Postnatal depression: natural history, social and environmental factors, intervention strategies. Breast cancer and breastfeeding.
* Health services research Randomised trials in perinatal care: effectiveness of pregnancy information and counselling. Models of care for low risk women. Neonatal intensive care.
Research in conjunction with Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research
Monash Medical Centre, 246 Clayton Road, Clayton, 3168
* Studies on reproductive endocrinology, and reproductive hormones, in the male and female. Studies on the biology of the uterus, particularly during menstruation and implantation.