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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

What’s in our water?💧 Robinson Research Institute is investigating how contaminants like PFAS may affect fertility and embryo health. This MRI Giving Day, support research working towards healthier futures. 💜 www.medicalresearchday.org.au/event/robins...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“I felt like it was me. There’s something wrong with me.” 💜 This 9 September, support Robinson Research Institute for Medical Research Giving Day and help advance research into fertility, pregnancy and early-life health. www.medicalresearchday.org.au/robinson-res...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Ella’s 8+ year fertility journey is one of heartbreak, hope, loss and love. 💜 Her story shows why fertility and pregnancy research matters. This Medical Research Giving Day, support research with the potential to change, save and create lives. www.medicalresearchday.org.au/robinson-res...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

People with endometriosis deserve diagnostic options backed by evidence. Associate Professor Jodie Avery explains why transvaginal ultrasound remains best practice—and how RRI's AIMEE training app is helping improve ultrasound diagnosis. Read more: www.abc.net.au/news/health/...

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Experts cautious about endometriosis saliva test being trialled overseas

Manufacturers of a non-invasive saliva test say it can accurately diagnose endometriosis, but Australian experts warn there isn't enough reliable research to show the test works in the real world.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Everyone deserves the chance to build the family they hope for. 💙 On 9 September, support the Robinson Research Institute on Medical Research Giving Day and help fund research into infertility, miscarriage and pregnancy complications. Learn more: www.medicalresearchday.org.au

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📰 Featured in QS Insights Magazine: Professor Michael Stark from the Robinson Research Institute shares how patient-informed research is improving care for babies born too soon. Discover how research and clinical care are shaping better outcomes for preterm infants. 👉

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Adelaide University takes research beyond the lab

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

💜 Every IVF journey matters. Researchers at the Robinson Research Institute are advancing embryo assessment, sperm selection and fertility technologies to help improve IVF success rates and give more families the chance to achieve their dream of having a child. 📖 adelaide.edu.au/research/our...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

👶🩺 Ever wondered what it's like to use an ultrasound? Visit us at Science Alive and try our interactive 'Find the baby' ultrasound activity. Meet our researchers, explore how ultrasound supports pregnancy health, and discover the research helping improve outcomes for families.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

👶 Can wearable baby monitors reliably detect changes in a newborn's breathing? RRI researchers found they perform well with larger chest movements but are less reliable with smaller ones, highlighting the need for further research. 📖 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

👶 Giving our tiniest patients the best possible start. Professor Michael Stark and the Neonatal Medicine Research Group are advancing research to improve outcomes for premature babies—helping more survive and thrive. 💜 Learn more:

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Neonatal medicine

The Neonatal Medicine Research Group advances understanding of newborn health through cutting-edge research on preterm birth, neonatal care, and early life development to improve outcomes for…

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🤰 New ENDIA research, led by Dr Rebecca Thomson, compares diet and physical activity during pregnancy in women with and without type 1 diabetes. The findings highlight opportunities to better support healthy pregnancies for mothers and babies. Read more: diabetesjournals.org/care/article...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

📣 Applications are now open! Future in Focus gives SA Year 10–12 students hands-on experience in health and medical research. Regional students can apply for a travel scholarship of up to $3,500. Apply now: adelaide.edu.au/study/how-to...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🦠 Could the microbiome hold the key to better reproductive health? RRI researchers are exploring how microbial communities influence fertility, pregnancy and reproductive outcomes, paving the way for future advances in fertility care. 🔗 lnkd.in/eUAasUtU

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🧬 Professor Jozef Gecz and his team have identified more than 350 disease-causing genes linked to conditions including autism, epilepsy, intellectual disability and cerebral palsy—transforming diagnosis and improving care for children and families. 🔗 lnkd.in/ewG4ubtY

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Congratulations to Associate Professor Kylie Dunning for being nominated a Finalist, Mid-Career STEMM Professional of the Year 2026 for the 2026 SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards. The winners will be announced in November. Read more: scienceawards.sa.gov.au/winners-and-...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

'𝐓𝐢𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐞𝐬’ - join our high calibre speakers bringing together clinical insight, population data and innovative science in this forum. 📅 Thurs 30 July, 5:30-7:15pm ACST, Adelaide 🎫 Free event - registrations essential 👉 shorturl.at/3XNYM

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our Director, Professor David MacIntyre, was recently appointed as a 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥, one of the world's leading centres for reproductive medicine research.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Registrations of interest are open for 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 - our flagship program for South Australian students in Years 10–12 who are keen to explore the world of health and medical research, with a focus on reproductive, maternal, and children’s health. More 👉 adelaide.edu.au/study/how-to...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

We are thrilled for Professor Jozef Gecz who was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for ‘distinguished service to human translational genetic science, to genomic research, to child health, and to neurodevelopmental disability’ in this year’s King's Birthday 2026 Honours List.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The FIGO Fertility Passport is a new tool developed for patients and healthcare providers supporting patients on their fertility journey. The resource was developed by the FIGO Committee on Reproductive Medicine, Endocrinology and Infertility, chaired by RRI research leader Prof Louise Hull.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Congratulations to RRI’s Dr Remy Young, and her SAHMRI Women and Kids Co-Investigator Dr Michelle Rogers who were awarded the 2026 RRI-SAHMRI LINK Funding Opportunity for their project 'Characterising the bacterial and viral components of maternal and donor milk given to preterm infants'.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Come join our team in the 'Nutrition, metabolic and reproductive health group'. This Research Fellow position focuses on how maternal diet, lipid metabolism, and the gut microbiome interact to influence maternal metabolic health and pregnancy outcomes. Details👉 shorturl.at/DNJxI #hiring

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

A flourishing partnership which has been improving maternal and newborn care for nearly two decades. Clinicians and scientists from RRI and WCHN have partnered with colleagues in Indonesia to strengthen maternal and newborn care through collaboration, education and shared learning. #benchtobedside

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

For details on what this week's federal budget announcement means for funding of health and medical research, the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes (AAMRI) have shared their analysis 👇 aamri.org.au/resources/fe...

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Federal Budget 2026-27 - AAMRI

The following is a summary of the main announcements in the 2026-27 Federal Budget relating to the medical research sector. View AAMRI’s Media Release – https://aamri.org.au/news-events/media-releases...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Could sperm find its way to the female egg in space? Dr McPherson explains the findings about how a lack of gravity might impact fertilisation and early development, and why those findings have 'gravity' beyond expanding our kowledge about human reprduction in space. 👇 youtu.be/gj8KWnRq3Cg?...

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Human reproduction in space - can sperm navigate in zero gravity

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

We are proud to announce the outcomes of our 2026 RRI Step Research Funding program, supporting early-stage research in reproductive, maternal, and child health. 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 $𝟐𝟔𝟕,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬. Congratulations to all successful applicants! 👇 shorturl.at/sIkdi

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

What does “safe” drinking water mean for reproductive health? New research suggests that PFAS levels currently considered safe under Australian guidelines still affect fertility, egg and embryo health - with effects observed across generations. More 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/foreve...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

New independent report from AAMRI shows medical research delivers: $3.90 return per $1 invested $5.80 per $1 in clinical trials $4.07B annual economic benefit A strong system – but under pressure from underfunding. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/b4VuY

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Great to see RRI members represented as part of an Adelaide University delegation at Science Meets Parliament last week, with three of our members joining national conversations at the intersection of science, technology, and policy. #ScienceMeetsParliament #ResearchImpact #SMP

Members of Robinson Research Institute and Adelaide University at Science Meets Parliament in Canberra.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

We are thrilled for RRI member and former institute Director, Professor Sarah Robertson AO, who was awarded the NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Investigator Grant Award – Basic Science (Leadership)! Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! Full list of awardees, see 👉 shorturl.at/Hqtt5

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

We are proud to share that our Director, Prof David MacIntyre, was awarded the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 from SRI. This prestigious honour recognises his outstanding contributions to reproductive science - particularly in uncovering how the microbiome shapes pregnancy outcomes.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Could humans reproduce in space? Dr Nicole McPherson delves into her latest research and explains the findings around the impact of zero gravity on human reproduction. 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝟏:𝟑𝟎 for the full interview 👉 shorturl.at/neoot #reprotalk #ResearchExcellence #SpaceResearch #fertility

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Senators Anne Ruston, Wendy Askew, and Penny Allman-Payne joined for a lab tour hosted by Prof Robker last week, offering a first-hand look at how our researchers uncover the biological mechanisms linking environmental exposures to reproductive health.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Congratulations to A/Prof Jodie Avery who received a Commendation in the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐒𝐀 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 for her outstanding contributions to women’s health, particularly in endometriosis care. More 🔗 australiadaysa.com.au/inspiring-so...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Great to see the work of Professor Louise Hull and her team featured in this 9News article. 👇 The IMAGENDO team is developing technology to diagnose endometriosis non-invasively, through medical imaging and the use of AI. 🔗 shorturl.at/OoX0M 🔗 More about IMAGENDO shorturl.at/MwnQf

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One negative scan could have doomed Rachel to decades of agony

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The RRI Early- and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) Council recently met for the first time in 2026 and elected its new Chair Dr Anna Fragkoudi. Supporting the development of EMCRs remains a strong focus at RRI, and we look forward to another impactful year ahead.

2026 EMCR Council, Robinson Research Institute

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Is surgery necessary for endometriosis or suspected endo? It’s never a simple yes-or-no decision. This article can help guide discussions around decision making and alternatives for first-line diagnostic through imaging – something the IMAGENDO team is focused on. 👉 shorturl.at/8NaeS

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

“In fertility care, trust is the most powerful intervention we can offer - and the most fragile to lose”. This article, co-authored by Professor Rob Norman, highlights the importance of trust and transparency in assisted reproduction, such as IVF. 🔗 www.fertstert.org/article/S001...

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Trust in assisted reproduction has been hard-earned—we need vigilance to maintain it

As the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic passes, we reflect on the advances in technology, including rapid sequencing of the virus and its variants, the introduction of new vaccines, especially messen...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re celebrating the women shaping the future of research at the Robinson Research Institute. If you know a young person wondering whether science is ’for them’, let this be their sign to say yes. 🎥 👉 youtu.be/jIzNA_CuCWQ #WomenInScience

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate the incredible achievements of our members whose projects have received over $5.5 mil in funding in the latest round of NHMRC Ideas Grants. Congratulations to Dr Ashley Meakin, A/Prof Martin Donnelley and Dr Clare van Eyk. More 👉 adelaideuni.edu.au/about/news/2...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Thinking about having a baby? Fertility is a ‘pre-season game’ and pre-conception care can make all the difference in optimising the chances to be ready for when it counts. Here are our top five tips for wannabe parents – powered by science. Read more shorturl.at/C44KQ

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Sperm might be ‘multitasking’ and this could help explain why some couples struggle to conceive. A project, led by RRI researcher Dr David Sharkey and Dr John Schjenken investigates how sperm may help prepare the immune environment for pregnancy, beyond just fertilising an egg. 👉 shorturl.at/7dAwq

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

Planning for a baby one day or just want to keep your options open? In this article, fertility expert and RRI research leader Professor Louise Hull breaks down what you can do now to protect your future fertility. Read the full article here 👉 www.linkedin.com/pulse/want-b...

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

As part of the transition to Adelaide University, this channel now represents Robinson Research Institute at Adelaide University. We’re proud to continue sharing our achievements and our impact on improving reproductive, maternal, and child health as part of this new chapter.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

A big year wrapped up in less than 30 seconds! Thanks to everyone who’s played a part in 2025. #HappyNewYear #Readyfor2026

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

As we approach the festive season, we want to thank our research community, collaborators, partners, and the many families and individuals who inspire our work every day. Thank you for supporting us on our mission to deliver world-class advances in human reproduction, maternal, and child health.

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Robinson Research Institute - Adelaide University @robsinstitute.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Our quarterly issue of 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 is out now! Inside: tips on safeguarding your fertility, innovation and AI in endometriosis ultrasound, women’s reproductive health in primary care, and more. 📩 Read it here: shorturl.at/wNPwf 🔔 Sign up to get future editions shorturl.at/eYL2m

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