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Microbiome

Auto-immune diseases such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis are associated with dysfunction in the microbiome. You need a balance of healthy bugs in your microbiome to keep it on track.

About the centre

The Centre includes researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia’s Diabetes Research Team and the Diabetes Service at the Perth Children’s Hospital.

Research fellows

Read about the research fellows at the Children's Diabetes Centre, Martin de Bock, Aveni Hayes, Ashleigh Lin and Marie-Anne Burckhardt.

PhD Students

Read about the students currently undertaking their PhD as a part of the Children's Diabetes Centre.

News & Events

Kings Birthday Honour for Children's Diabetes Centre Co-director

Congratulations to the Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre Co-Director and Perth Children's Hospital Director of Research, Professor Timothy Jones, awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the King's Birthday Honours List.

News & Events

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we asked some of the research team to share why science is the key to success and their tips for encouraging girls who want to pursue a career in STEM.