Physiology and Reproduction
Two human embryos, with (left) and without (right) the gene NANOG. Credit Niakan Lab
The Physiology and Reproduction Hub encompasses research groups investigating the biological processes that shape health across the lifecourse, from conception through to adulthood.
Our expertise bridges cardiovascular and metabolic function, placental biology, embryonic development and fetal/neonatal physiology, providing a strong foundation for understanding how physiological systems are established, maintained, and disrupted in disease. By integrating research across these complementary areas, we generate new insights into developmental origins of health and disease, reproductive success, and lifelong physiological function. The Hub fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and training in cutting-edge techniques and analysis, creating a vibrant community dedicated to advancing both fundamental discovery and translational impact.
Labs
Boroviak lab
Laboratory for primate embryogenesis
Colledge lab
Reproductive physiology and the role of kisspeptin in the central regulation of the reproductive axis.
Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research
Fraser lab
Cardiac and skeletal muscle electrophysiology
Giussani lab
How adverse conditions during pregnancy can programme heart disease in the adult offspring
Human Anatomy Centre
Hanin lab
Investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying lactation and early nutrition, and their impact on lifelong health
Murray lab
Mitochondrial function, how this is altered by metabolic diseases, development, ageing, diet, exercise and oxygen
Niakan Lab
Raffan lab
Underlying links between genes and obesity in dogs and humans
Senner Lab
Sferruzzi-Perri Lab