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UV exposure and protection against allergic airways diseaseAsthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the small and large conducting airway mucosa characterised by Th2 cell immunity.
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The effects of in utero vitamin D deficiency on airway smooth muscle mass and lung functionIn this study, we aimed to uncover the molecular mechanisms contributing to altered lung structure and function.
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The current state of play of rodent models to study the role of vitamin D in UV-induced immunomodulationUltraviolet radiation (UVR) from sunlight is immunomodulatory and the main source of vitamin D for humans.
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National grants to support child health researchThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded nearly $8.5 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council.
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Screen ORIGINS study finds mobile devices a lifeline for families during lockdownsA study of ORIGINS families has revealed a positive aspect to the COVID pandemic, with families found to benefit from the extra time together during lockdowns and mobile devices proving useful for helping them stay in touch with extended family and friends and for activities such as online classes.
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Indigenous researcher awarded prestigious Forrest FellowshipOutstanding Aboriginal researcher Jessica Buck has received a prestigious Forrest Foundation Research Fellowship to investigate innovative new therapies for children with brain cancer.
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Western Australian adolescent emotional wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been vast and are not limited to physical health. Many adolescents have experienced disruptions to daily life, including changes in their school routine and family’s financial or emotional security, potentially impacting their emotional wellbeing.
In this The Kids Research Institute Australia subsite, our Rett syndrome research team manages a national and international database of Rett syndrome.
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Impact for Tourette’sImpact for Tourette’s is Australia’s first national project evaluating the unmet needs of people with Tourette syndrome and other tic conditions.
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Mechanisms of Acute Viral Respiratory Illness in Children (MAVRIC)Large numbers of children need emergency medical treatment each year for respiratory illnesses, particularly for wheezing and asthma.