Reproduction and fertility

Research

Big data to improve reproduction and fertility outcomes

The National Perinatal Epidemiology & Statistics Unit (NPESU) is a joint unit of the Centre for Big Data Research in Health (CBDRH) and the UNSW School of Clinical Medicine.

The NPESU is considered a leading international research group in infertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs). We apply our areas of methodological expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics and health economics to a variety of data sources including clinical trials, cohorts, large-scale population cohorts and linked administrative datasets.

Projects

Cancer risk in women and children after medically assisted reproduction

Medically assisted reproduction (MAR), namely ovulation induction with hormonal medications and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilisation, has helped millions of Australians achieve parenthood.

Male infertility research – Men and infertility over the lifecourse

We have assembled a world-class team of researchers and consumer advocates to apply advanced epidemiological and analytical techniques to answer key questions in male reproductive health.

ART Linkage

Assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as IVF, represent one of the major developments of the past century allowing millions of couples to achieve parenthood.

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