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Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The University of Adelaide
SA 5005
AUSTRALIA
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Senior Appointments
Director The Robinson Institute
Consultant gynaecologist, Royal Adelaide Hospital
Convenor, School Paediatrics and Reproductive Health Research Executive Committee
Brief Biography
Robert Norman grew up in Africa and obtained a medical degree from the University
of Birmingham.
He is a subspecialist in Reproductive
Endocrinology and Infertility as well as a Specialist Chemical Pathologist and Gynaecologist.
His research interests are in human reproduction and peri conceptual medicine. He is one of Australia's most prominent international experts in reproduction speaking all over the world, has published more than 250 articles and has been an editor of the 4 most prominent human reproduction journals.
Curriculum Vitae 2009 |
Selected Publications 2008, 2007, 2006
Refereed Journal Articles
2008
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Minge CE, Bennett BD, Norman RJ, Robker RL. Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor –? Agonist Rosiglitazone Reverses the Adverse Effects of Diet-Induced Obesity on Oocyte Quality. Endocrinology, May 2008, 149(5):2646-2656
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Norman RJ, Chura LR, Robker RL. Effects of obesity on assisted reproductive technology outcomes. Fertil Steril 2008 Jun; 89(6):1611-2
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Davis S, Papalia M, Norman RJ et al. Safety and Efficacy of a Testosterone Metered-Dose Transdermal Spray for Treating Decreased Sexual Satisfaction in Premenopausal Women. Annals of Internal Medicine, April 2008, Volume 148, No 8, 569-577
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Nijland EA, Eeijmar Schultz WC, Nathorst-Boos J, Helmond FA, Van Lunsen RH, Palacios S, Norman RJ, Mulder RJ, Davis SR, LISA study investigators. Tibolone and transdermal E2/NETA for the treatment of female sexual dysfunction in naturally menopausal women: results of a randomized active-controlled trial. J Sex Med 2008 Mar;5(3):646-56
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Thessaloniki ESHRE/ASRM-Sponsored PCOS Consensus Workshop Group. Consensus on infertility treatment related to polycystic ovary syndrome. Fertil Steril. 2008 Mar;89(3):505-22.
- Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Norman RJ, Fenech MF. Genome instability is increased in lymphocytes of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and is correlated with insulin resistance. Mutat Res. 2008 Mar 1;639(1-2):55-63.
Books
2007
- Kovacs G, Norman RJ. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Second Edition (Editor and Co-author). Cambridge Press.
Refereed Journal Articles
2007
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Homan GF, Davies M , Norman R. The impact of lifestyle factors on reproductive performance in the general population and those undergoing infertility treatment: a review. Human Reproduction Update, Vol.13, No. 3 pp 209-223, 2007
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Lim SS, Noakes M , Norman RJ. Dietary effects on fertility treatment and pregnancy outcomes. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 2007 Dec14(6):465-9)
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Galletly C, Moran L, Noakes M, Clifton P, Tomlinson L, Norman RJ. Psychological benefits of a high-protein, low carbohydrate diet in obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome – A pilot study. Appetite, Volume 49, Issue 3, November 2007 Pages 590-593
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De Lacey S, Davies M, Homan G, Briggs N, Norman RJ . Factors and perceptions that influence women's decisions to have a single embryo transferred . RBM Online Vol 15.No.5 2007 526-531
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Homan G, Norman R , (2007) A “snapshot” of couple's perception of how modifiable lifestyle choices might affect fertility. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 47: A14-A14 Suppl. 1 Sep 2007
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Norman RJ, (2007) Empty cots and silent spring in an age of plenty – What our lifestyle is doing to our reproductive health. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 47:A22-A22 Suppl 1 Sep 2007
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Dabadghao P, Roberts BJ, Wang J, Davies MJ, Norman RJ. Glucose tolerance abnormalities in Australian women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Med J Aust. 2007 Sep 17;187(6):328-31.
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Norman RJ , Dewailly D, Legro RS, Hickey TE. Polycystic Ovary syndrome. Lancet 2007 Aug 25;370(9588):685-97. Review
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Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Norman RJ. The use of Anti-Mullerian hormone in predicting menstrual response following weight loss in overweight women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Oct;92(10): 3796-802
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Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Wittert GA , Belobrajdic DP, Norman RJ. Creactive protein before and after weight loss in overweight women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Aug;92(8):2944-51
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Tian L, Shen H, Lu Q, Norman RJ, Wang J. Insulin resistance increases the risk of spontaneous abortion after assisted reproduction technology treatment. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2007 Apr;92(4):1430-3.
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Stankiewicz M, Smith C, Alvino H, Norman R. The use of complementary medicine and therapies by patients attending a reproductive medicine unit in South Australia : A prospective survey. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol 47, Number 2, April 2007 Pg 145-149
- Wu R, Fumii S, Ryan NK, Van der Hoek KH, Jasper MJ, Sini I, Robertson SA, Robker RL, Norman RJ. Ovarian leukocyte distribution and cytokine/chemokine mRNA expression in follicular fluid cells in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Hum Reprod 2007 Feb;22(2):527-535.
Refereed Journal Articles
2006
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Brinkworth GD, Noakes M, Moran LJ, Norman R, Clifton PM. Flow-mediated dilatation in overweight and obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome. RCOG 2006 BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Nov 2006 113(11): 1308-1314 `
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Azziz R, Carmina E, Dewailly D, Diamanti-Kandarakis E, Escobar-Morreale HF, Futterweit W, Janssen OE, Legro RS, Norman RJ , Taylor AE, Witchel SF. Position statement: /Criteria for Defining Polycystic Ovary Syndrome as a predominantly hyperandrogenic syndrome: an androgen Excess Society Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Nov; 91(11):4237-45.
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Smith C, Coyle M, Norman RJ . Influence of acupuncture stimulation on pregnancy rates for women undergoing embryo transfer. Fertility and Sterility Vol 85, No. 5. May 2006, 1352-8.
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Moran LJ, Noakes M, Clifton PM, Wittert GA, Williams G, Norman RJ. 2006, Short term meal replacements followed by dietary macronutrient restriction enhances weight loss in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition ; 2006 Jul;84(1):77-87
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Crosignani PG, Norman RJ et al. Nutrition and Reproduction in Women. Human Reproduction Update 2006 12(2) 193-207.
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Hickey T, Norman RJ. Epigenetic modification of the X chromosome influences susceptibility to polycystic ovary syndrome. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism (JCEM). Jul;91(7):2789-91
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Tsagareli V, Noakes M, Norman RJ. Effect of a very low-calorie diet on in vitro fertilisation outcomes. . Fertility and Sterility 2006 Jul;86(1):227-229.
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Rombauts L, Healy D, Norman RJ. A comparative randomised trial to assess the impact of oral contraceptive pre-treatment on follicular growth and hormone profiles in GnRH antagonist-treated patients. Human Reproduction Vol 21, No.1 pp 95-103, 2006.
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Minge C, Ryan N, Van Der Hoek K, Robker R, Norman RJ. Troglitazone Regulates Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptors and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in Murine Ovarian Macrophages. Biology of reproduction 74(1), 153-160 (2006)
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