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2023 Eureka Prize Winner!
IMAGENDO® team was awarded the 2023 ANSTO Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology!
The IMAGENDO® team includes more than 20 people spread across Australia, The UK and North America.
Newsroom Piece on IMAGENDO®
April 1st 2025 by Rhiannon Koch
Leading the way in ultrasound credentialing
Ultrasound is a crucial tool for timely and accurate diagnosis of endometriosis, yet variability in scanning capability, techniques and interpretation has led to inconsistent patient outcomes
IMAGENDO® Newsletters
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April 2025
World Congress on Endometriosis
Two research posters from the IMAGENDO® team have been selected among the top 24 submissions at the 16th World Congress on Endometriosis (WCE 2025).
22 April 2025
ABC News
Recent ABC News story highlights the diagnostic challenges faced by rural women and features IMAGENDO® sonographer Alison Deslandes, who conducts advanced imaging to support early detection.
April 2025
Ultrasound Workshops
Our clinical research sonographer Alison recently travelled to NZ to spread Endometriosis ultrasound education across the Tasman. She held workshops in Auckland and Christchurch.
27 March 2025
BBC Sounds UK
Program manager Dr Jodie Avery spoke about IMAGENDO® on
Woman’s Hour special: AI and women’s health on BBC sounds.
25 March 2025
Youtube
Video from Professor Louise Hull, on current research, initiatives and trials.
25 March 2025
Australian Coalition for Endometriosis
Program manager Dr Jodie Avery attended the Australian Coalition for Endometriosis, Parliamentary Friends of Endometriosis event.
23 March 2025
QENDO Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain Expo
IMAGENDO® were pleased to attend the QENDO Expo held for the first time in 25 years in Canberra.
March 2025
SA Water
Program manager Dr Jodie Avery shared valuable Insights into Woman’s health at SA Water during International Women’s day.
21 March 2025
9 News
PhD student Rachel who shared her story regarding the costs associated with endometriosis care with 9 news.
20 March 2025
The University of Adelaide Newsroom
A piece written in the University of Adelaide’s Newsroom highlights how a Federal Government funding boost will enable IMAGENDO® to expand internationally. Rhiannon Koch.
March 2025
Women’s Agenda
PhD student Rachel wrote a first-person piece about her life with endometriosis
19 March 2025
ABC Afternoons
Professor Louise Hull and our PhD Student Rachel Hosking were interviewed by ABC Afternoons with Jo Laverty – jump to 1:07:00
March 2025
Parliament House
The IMAGENDO® team were very honoured to be at Parliament House today to see the noting and debate on the report from the Select Committee on Endometriosis.
10 February 2025
The University of Adelaide Newsroom
A piece written in the University of Adelaide’s Newsroom highlights how IMAGENDO® has identified a groundbreaking new approach to endometriosis classification. Rhiannon Koch.
7 February 2025
Women’s Health Forum
IMAGENDO® Program manager/ chief investigator Dr Jodie Avery spoke on the amazing research around endometriosis.
January 2025
The University of Adelaide Newsroom
A recent University of Adelaide Newsroom Piece highlights PhD student Alison Deslandes, recent research on a quality scoring system for gynaecological images used in diagnostic AI. Rhiannon Koch.
December 2024
World Congress on Endometriosis
The IMAGENDO® team had multiple Abstracts accepted into the WCE.
October 2024
Proto Axiom
IMAGENDO® was in the top 10 finalists selected to pitch at Proto Axiom’s Challenger Summit.
August 2024
The University of Adelaide Newsroom
The University of Adelaide Newsroom piece delves into the latest in accessible care for people with Endometriosis. Rhiannon Koch.
August 2024
The Advertiser
Dr Jodie Avery and Alison Deslandes from IMAGENDO® mission to find new treatments for Endometriosis, improve IVF, change how we think about sperm and inspiring the next generation of women to study science.
28th June 2024
UofA Research & Innovation
Latest Research News.
Harnessing AI to revolutionise endometriosis diagnosis.
8th Sept 2023
Youtube
Video from our IMAGENDO team at the ASPIRE 2023 meeting in Adelaide.
Mathew Leonardi MD PhD’s Channel
June 2024
The University of Adelaide Newsroom
The University of Adelaide Newsroom showcases specialist scanning is needed to help Endometriosis patients.
Rhiannon Koch
10th June 2024
Bloomberg News
Specialists Call for Imaging to Better Diagnose Endometriosis.
Karen Leigh
3rd June 2024
Mirage News
Specialist Scanning Needed To Help Endo Patients.
7th Apr 2024
Endometriose App
Current Research on Endometriosis: An Interview with Dr. Jodie Avery.
Charlotte Weber
24th Mar 2024
Radio Health Journal
Pain Is Not Womanhood: Earlier Diagnosing For Endometriosis. Interview with Dr. Jodie Avery and Asha Dickens.
21st Mar 2024
TechTruster
Endometriosis: Femtech brands searching for faster and easier diagnosis.
14th Jul 2023
UofA Newsroom
Dr Jodie Avery has been chosen as one of the 2023 STA STEM Ambassadors.
21st Jul 2023
The Chronicle of Higher Education News
Machine Learning in Medicine.
Using AI to diagnose endometriosis without surgery.
10th Apr 2023
ABC News
Interview with Professor Louise Hull, Dr Jodie Avery, Ali Deslandes and Belle Burgess.
Rebecca Opie
(Article & Video)
3rd Apr 2023
7 News
Adelaide researchers to release website allowing women to self-check for endometriosis. Interview with Ashley Young and Louise Hull.
Sowaibah Hanifie
26th Mar 2023
102.7FM 3RRR
Imagendo researcher and President of Australian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine) – Ali Deslandes appeared on 102.7FM 3RRR Digital, Melbourne for a special broadcast on endometriosis during Endometriosis Awareness Month.
25th Mar 2023
2023 Endometriosis Australia Symposium
Endometriosis Australia – The Importance of Research
Featuring: Candy Hertz, Associate Professor Anusch Yazdani, Dr Kate Tyson, Julia Argyrou, Professor Louise Hull, Dr Brett McKinnon, Professor Caroline Gargett, Antara Mascarenhas
IMAGENDO® Grants
2025-2026: Australian’s economic accelerator (AEA) Department of Education. Revolutionising Endometriosis Diagnosis with Machine Learning and Imaging: (Lead Entrepreneur)
2025: Uni. of Adelaide / Uni. Of Surrey – Global Partnership Grant. Advancing AI-Driven Diagnostic Tools for Endometriosis CI.
2025-2029: NHMRC IDEAS Grant. Enhanced Outcomes for young people with endometriosis through diagnostic delay reduction. CI-A.
2024: RRI Lloyd Cox Research Accelerator Grant for Mid-Career Researchers: for AI research in Endometriosis diagnosis. CI-A.
2024: RRI Lloyd Cox People Support Award: for research in Endometriosis diagnosis. CI-A.
2024: University of Adelaide (UoA), Robinson Research Institute. Lloyd Cox People Support Award for research in Endometriosis diagnosis. CI-A.
2023: UoA, Seamark Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research Commercialisation Fund. The IMAGENDO® Project. Funding to commercialise IMAGENDO. CI-B
2023: UoA, Adelaide Medical School Research Services Support Award. IMAGENDO® Study: Funding to support research activities. CI-B.
2022: Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM). Rectal deep endometriosis identification using Ultrasound and Artificial Intelligence. CI-D.
2021-2024: MRFF Primary Health Research Development Infrastructure Grant. IMAGENDO: Diagnosing Endometriosis with Imaging and Artificial Intelligence. CI-C.
2021: UoA, Robinson Research Institute, Engaging Opportunities. General Practitioners Perspectives on the Diagnostic Delay of Endometriosis. CI-A.
2021: Faculty of Health and Medical Science, UoA. Emerging Leader Development Award, for endometriosis research. CI-A.