Centre for Endocrinology and Reproductive Health
The Centre for Endocrinology and Reproductive Health brings together leading researchers and clinicians. Through collaborative research we uncover fundamental mechanisms driving endocrine and reproductive function and translate these discoveries to improve health outcomes across the lifespan. This is achieved by co-locating researchers with clinicians, using state-of-the-art technologies and capitalising on our clinical trials centre.
Co-Centre Heads Professor Peter Fuller and Professor Patrick Western
Overview
The Centre for Endocrinology and Reproductive Health’s laboratories and clinics address the roles of hormones in reproductive health, bone health, hypertension, ovarian, testis and thyroid cancers, and sex development.
The Centre’s researchers also work to understand the impacts of genetics, infections, lifestyle and environmental factors on reproductive health and offspring development.
The Centre is closely aligned with specialist clinics in the Endocrinology Unit at Monash Health, providing opportunities to explore key research questions of clinical importance.
Research focus areas
- Endocrine regulation of health and disease – Investigating how hormones control blood pressure, bone health, and reproductive function, and their role in conditions such as endocrine hypertension and reproductive cancers.
- Reproductive health and fertility – Understanding testis and ovarian function and fertility, including the impact of environmental exposures on reproductive outcomes and the health of future offspring.
- Translational research and clinical impact – clinical applications for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of endocrine and reproductive conditions
- Train and mentor the next generation of scientists and clinicians in this critical field.
By combining cutting-edge research with clinical expertise, the Centre for Endocrinology and Reproductive Health is committed to advancing scientific discovery and delivering real-world health benefits.
Diseases we research
Research groups
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