Autism
Key role in the development of national guidelines to assess and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia
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Autism
Key role in the development of national guidelines to assess and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia
Cerebral palsy
Developed the first cerebral palsy register in Australia
Child disability
Broke the mould for how quality of life is measured in intellectual disability
Childhood brain cancer
Led trans-Tasman clinical study to validate a new diagnostic test for kids with brain cancer to better understand genomic characteristics of tumours
Childhood sarcoma
World-first immunotherapy gel applied inside wound after removal of solid tumours showing promising results in reducing recurrences
Cystic fibrosis
Led paradigm-changing discoveries that lung changes can be detected early in CF, changing life trajectories with early interventions
Cyber bullying
Developed Beacon – a cyber safety app for parents
Developmental delays
Game-changing early intervention program for children showing neuro-development delays
Ear infections
Nasal therapy to prevent childhood ear infections – which are the major cause of childhood hearing loss
Early years census
Led the development and adoption of first national census of early childhood development
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Developed and implemented a diagnostic tool for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Australia
Folate
Helped discover that folic acid in a mother’s diet before and during pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects
Healthy skin
Developed national healthy skin guidelines to guide diagnosis and treatment of skin sores, scabies and fungal infections
Infant leukaemia
Survival improvements of 50-80% using new immunotherapy in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapies
Malaria
Using cutting-edge geospatial modelling to track and monitor malaria to inform control interventions, policies and programs
Perioperative care
Developed chewable tablets giving children sensation of a full stomach to reduce stress of fasting before surgery
Play active
Evidence-based program of physical activity for childcare centres launched nationally
Rare and undiagnosed diseases
Pioneering genomic interrogation tool integrated into a national initiative, aiming to elevate diagnostic rates for rare diseases to over 70%
Respiratory disease
Demonstrated the important role of safe sun exposure and Vitamin D during pregnancy for the development of a baby’s lungs, brain and bones
Rheumatic fever
Developing a diagnostic test for RF instead of current diagnosis based on clinical features
Rheumatic heart disease
Developed a blueprint for eliminating RHD in Australia
RSV
Took part in two game-changing trials investigating a world-first RSV immunisation for babies. Our epidemiological research helped identify best immunisation targets for Australian-first immunisation program for babies
Screentime
World-leading study found toddlers exposed to screentime at home are hearing fewer words and making fewer vocalisations
Strep A vaccine
Leading the world in developing a platform to accelerate vaccines for Strep A
Suicide clusters
Spatial epidemiology used to identify suicide clusters
Superbugs
Opened WA’s first phage manufacturing facility which could see patients battling antibiotic-resistant superbugs have access to life-changing therapies
Type 1 diabetes
First in Australia to introduce insulin pump therapy to children with diabetes. Now at the international forefront of trials of an artificial pancreas
Vaccines
Conducted pivotal trials that contributed to the licencing of more than 10 childhood vaccines
Vapes
Found the majority of e-cigarettes contained known lung toxins and potential carcinogens
Virtual WA
Developed a digital replica of the State to inform public health policy on matters including asthma, obesity and suicide
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Autism
Key role in the development of national guidelines to assess and diagnose Autism Spectrum Disorder in Australia
Cerebral palsy
Developed the first cerebral palsy register in Australia
Child disability
Broke the mould for how quality of life is measured in intellectual disability
Childhood brain cancer
Led trans-Tasman clinical study to validate a new diagnostic test for kids with brain cancer to better understand genomic characteristics of tumours
Childhood sarcoma
World-first immunotherapy gel applied inside wound after removal of solid tumours showing promising results in reducing recurrences
Cystic fibrosis
Led paradigm-changing discoveries that lung changes can be detected early in CF, changing life trajectories with early interventions
Cyber bullying
Developed Beacon – a cyber safety app for parents
Developmental delays
Game-changing early intervention program for children showing neuro-development delays
Ear infections
Nasal therapy to prevent childhood ear infections – which are the major cause of childhood hearing loss
Early years census
Led the development and adoption of first national census of early childhood development
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Developed and implemented a diagnostic tool for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Australia
Folate
Helped discover that folic acid in a mother’s diet before and during pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects
Healthy skin
Developed national healthy skin guidelines to guide diagnosis and treatment of skin sores, scabies and fungal infections
Infant leukaemia
Survival improvements of 50-80% using new immunotherapy in combination with standard-of-care chemotherapies
Malaria
Using cutting-edge geospatial modelling to track and monitor malaria to inform control interventions, policies and programs
Perioperative care
Developed chewable tablets giving children sensation of a full stomach to reduce stress of fasting before surgery
Play active
Evidence-based program of physical activity for childcare centres launched nationally
Rare and undiagnosed diseases
Pioneering genomic interrogation tool integrated into a national initiative, aiming to elevate diagnostic rates for rare diseases to over 70%
Respiratory disease
Demonstrated the important role of safe sun exposure and Vitamin D during pregnancy for the development of a baby’s lungs, brain and bones
Rheumatic fever
Developing a diagnostic test for RF instead of current diagnosis based on clinical features
Rheumatic heart disease
Developed a blueprint for eliminating RHD in Australia
RSV
Took part in two game-changing trials investigating a world-first RSV immunisation for babies. Our epidemiological research helped identify best immunisation targets for Australian-first immunisation program for babies
Screentime
World-leading study found toddlers exposed to screentime at home are hearing fewer words and making fewer vocalisations
Strep A vaccine
Leading the world in developing a platform to accelerate vaccines for Strep A
Suicide clusters
Spatial epidemiology used to identify suicide clusters
Superbugs
Opened WA’s first phage manufacturing facility which could see patients battling antibiotic-resistant superbugs have access to life-changing therapies
Type 1 diabetes
First in Australia to introduce insulin pump therapy to children with diabetes. Now at the international forefront of trials of an artificial pancreas
Vaccines
Conducted pivotal trials that contributed to the licencing of more than 10 childhood vaccines
Vapes
Found the majority of e-cigarettes contained known lung toxins and potential carcinogens
Virtual WA
Developed a digital replica of the State to inform public health policy on matters including asthma, obesity and suicide
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