Major women's health announcement: $50 million endometriosis institute launched at UNSW
UNSW Sydney
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Hello Newsrooms,
Today UNSW Sydney is announcing a major women's health initiative.
The University will host the $50 million Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI). The donation from the Ainworth family is the biggest donation to women’s health ever in Australia.
Today there will be an event at UNSW, starting at 11.15am.
Governor General Sam Mostyn will be speaking, as will the lead researchers and case studies with lived experience of endometriosis.
This major partnership positions Australia as a global leader in endometriosis research and women’s health, aiming to fast-track diagnosis, improve treatments and change outcomes for the estimated 200 million people living with the disease globally.
Media are very welcome to cover the event. There will be a Q&A with researchers after the announcement, and we can also provide a press pack with photos, video etc. Please see further details in the press release and alert attached.
Key Facts:
Date: Tuesday 20 May 2025
Location: The Lounge at UNSW (Level 11, UNSW Sydney Library Building, parking available)
Time: From 10:30am. The event starts at 11:15am, arrive by 10:45am to access broadcast equipment
Speakers include:
- Anna and Lily Ainsworth, donors and advocates
- Case studies with lived experience of endometriosis
- Professor Jason Abbott, Clinical Academic, UNSW Women’s Health
- Professor Caroline Ford, Gynaecological Cancer Research Group Lead, UNSW Sydney
- Governor General Sam Mostyn
- David Gonski AC, Chancellor, UNSW Sydney
Contact details:
Larissa Baiocchi, UNSW Head of Communications
Phone: 0452 229 349, Email: [email protected]
