About Us

The Psychosocial Health and Wellbeing Research (emPoWeR) Unit is part of the Gynaecology Research Centre, situated at the Royal Women’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne. The emPoWeR Unit aims to conduct ethically sound research that will make a difference, with a focus on the psychological, emotional and social aspects of reproductive health. The unit has a particular focus on the overall wellbeing of people impacted by gynaecological issues and infertility, and the quality of life factors that arise as a consequence of these conditions. The goal of the unit is to develop tools that can help improve the experience of people facing these sorts of challenges.

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Research Areas

- Fertility preservation
- Cancer survivorship
- Reproductive health
- Psychosocial wellbeing

Visit our Research Studies page to find out more.

Funding 

We are proudly supported by the following granting bodies:
- National Breast Cancer Foundation
- Victorian Cancer Agency 

PhD & Honours Students

We currently have a number of research studies that may interest potential Honours and PhD students. Please refer to our Research Studies page to see all projects.

If you are interested in joining the team as a student, please contact Dr Michelle Peate to discuss your options.