National Perinatal Epidemiology & Statistics Unit

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A leading source of statistical and epidemiological research in reproductive medicine, pregnancy, childbirth, and the health and care of newborns since 1979.
About us

The National Perinatal Epidemiology & Statistics Unit (NPESU) was established in 1979 and continues to be a leading source of statistical and epidemiological research in reproductive medicine, pregnancy, childbirth, and the health and care of newborns.

Our people

Our current staff are leaders in their fields, with a strong reputation in the academic community, lending authority to our work and influence to public debate.

Clinical registries

Clinical registries systematically collect health-related information to monitor and improve quality of care, support evidence-based research, and inform patients and healthcare professionals about specific clinical areas or treatments.

Our research

The NPESU undertakes commissioned and investigator-led research with particular expertise in reproductive medicine, maternity care, and newborn care of high-risk infants. Methodological areas of expertise include construction and analysis linked datasets, perinatal epidemiology and biostatistics, policy evaluation, and health services research.

Annual registry reports

Read our annual reports from the Australian and New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database (ANZARD) on IVF treatments, the Australian and New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN) on the care of high-risk newborn infants, and from the World IVF Registry for the International Committee on Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ICMART)

YourIVFSuccess

 Australia’s only independent source of IVF clinic success rates and personalised predictions of having a baby through IVF. Funded by the Australian Government.

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Centre for Big Data Research in Health

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Australian & New Zealand Assisted Reproduction Database

The ANZARD is a Clinical Quality Registry comprising information on all assisted reproductive technology treatment cycles undertaken in Australian and New Zealand fertility clinics.

Australian & New Zealand Neonatal Network (ANZNN)

The ANZNN is a collaborative network that monitors the care of high risk newborn infants by pooling data to provide quality assurance for this resource consuming care.

School of Clinical Medicine (Women’s Health)

The discipline of Women’s Health is largely based at the Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick, NSW's only dedicated women’s hospital.
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