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South Australia's ongoing economic prosperity depends on our ability to discover and implement innovative solutions.

Now in their 20th year, the South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation Awards spotlight the state's exceptional capabilities, showcasing them to Australia and the global community.

Professor Maria Makrides, South Australian Scientist of the Year in 2022, leads one of the premier research centres at the forefront of mother-infant nutrition research in the world – the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). She was recognised for her research on using nutritional interventions to improve the lives of pregnant women and young children.

Watch the video of Professor Makrides talking about her career and what the prestigious award means to her.

This year’s SA Science Excellence and Innovation Awards finalists are taking plants into space, trialling a world-first sleep treatment program, uncovering new insights on the impact of screen time in early childhood, among other achievements. Find out what major scientific breakthroughs the 2024 cohort of finalists are making in their fields.