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View the projects currently underway at The Kids Research Institute Australia by our range of different children's health research teams.

We strive for a future where no child will die from brain cancer because we have developed new therapies that will cure their disease.

Research

This study is looking for the causes of type 1 diabetes, so that we can find ways to prevent it. We will follow many women around Australia during pregnancy until early childhood, looking at the child's birth, environment and genes.

Research

The objectives of this study are to study the epidemiology of childhood diabetes in Western Australia from 1985 onwards.

The Strep A Translation team aim to understand the epidemiology of Strep A infections in Australia and the world. Alongside this, they explore the implementation of endgame recommendations, health economics and new horizons.

Research Theme

Focuses on understanding and improving early childhood health and development to set the foundation for lifelong wellbeing. By addressing factors from pregnancy through early years, this theme aims to optimise health outcomes from the very start.

Research

This work is the first step to develop safe treatments for pregnant mums to protect against preterm delivery and low birth weight caused by maternal infections.

The third Big Elders meeting/gathering was held on the 26th of February 2019 at Burswood on Swan.

Our vision is to increase awareness and improve outcomes for children with movement disorders and other neurodevelopmental conditions impacting on motor function.

Research

The Sibling Project focuses on the wellbeing, relationships and needs of children, adolescents and emerging adults who have a sibling with a developmental disability.