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Immunotherapy drug dramatically improves survival for babies with rare leukaemiaA pilot clinical study, led in Australia by a The Kids Research Institute Australia and Perth Children's Hospital researcher, has found an immunotherapy drug can dramatically increase survival rates for babies with a rare form of leukaemia, paving the way for a major international clinical trial.
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Meet the Finalists: Illuminate PitchFest 2025We are excited to introduce ten trailblazing researchers who will be taking to the stage this February to pitch their bold and innovative ideas to our philanthropic community.
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Breaking new ground in Aboriginal genomicsInternationally-acclaimed Aboriginal researcher and clinician Professor Alex Brown will establish and lead a National Indigenous Genomics Consortium
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Mineral Resources and The Kids Research Institute Australia join forces to enhance the social and emotional wellbeing of Western Australia’s young Aboriginal PeopleMineral Resources Limited has proudly committed its support as Principal Partner of the ground-breaking research project Yawardani Jan-ga
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The Kids Research Institute Australia Director elected to prestigious Australian Academy of ScienceProf Jonathan Carapetis has been elected as a new Fellow of the prestigious Australian Academy of Science in recognition of his pioneering, paradigm-shifting expertise in infectious diseases.
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Aboriginal-led survey to better understand the mental health of young Aboriginal LGBTQA+ peopleA project, lead by Aboriginal and Aboriginal LGBTQA+ researchers examining the mental health of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people, is launching a nation-wide survey, to help drive meaningful change for the community.
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A virus all pregnant women should know aboutMost mums-to-be have never heard of CMV and the impact it can have on their unborn baby.
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Homeward bound: The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher taking on scientific leadership challengeThe Kids Research Institute Australia researcher, Dr Anya Jones, will join some of the world’s brightest female scientists after being selected to take part in a global project to amplify the voices of women in science leadership.
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Return to school measures build confidenceWA parents and carers can have confidence in sending their children back to school on January 31 with the measures outlined in today’s Safe Return to School Plan.
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Rich data to highlight crucial turning points for intervention to close the gap in Aboriginal healthA multi-disciplinary team of researchers will use more than 40 years of data to pinpoint crucial areas that could be “turning points” in development where intervention could contribute to closing the gap in Aboriginal health in Australia.