FCMHW researchers at the University of Adelaide are seeking males to complete an online survey about their experiences of male infertility and their information and support needs when they received their diagnosis, when making decisions about managing their infertility, and during assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatments. Contact: Dr Nicole McPherson
Australian Research Council Grant on environmental impacts on sperm and offspring health
Antioxidant idebenone for sperm of older men may be beneficial in improving embryo quality
Improving sperm oxidative stress and embryo quality in advanced paternal age using Idebenone in vitro-A proof-of-concept study. Nikitaras V, Zander-Fox D, McPherson NO. Antioxidants (Basel). 2021 Jul 5;10(7):1079. doi: 10.3390/antiox10071079. PMID: 34356315;
Contact: Nicole McPherson
Diet4Dads clinical trial of nutrition and sperm quality : Males 18-45 years, Adelaide region eligible
Researchers are seeking men who are overweight, aged 18-50 years to participate in a 12 week Adelaide based trial of an dietician led nutrient-sense diet on sperm quality.
Lead site: The University of Adelaide
Contact: Nicole McPherson