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Developing new models of mitochondrial diseases using CRISPR/Cas technologies

Aleksandra Filipovska FAA, FAHMS BSc PhD Louis Landau Chair in Child Health Research; NHMRC Leadership Fellow; Deputy Director, ARC Centre of

The idea that changed kids’ health forever

Hear how one bold idea became a world-leading institute for kids’ health.

Holiday fun this April

The school holidays are fast approaching, which only means one thing – the The Kids Discovery Centre school holiday workshops are back with an exciting program of fun and educational workshops for kids!

ASCIA Guideline: Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention

The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) Guideline: Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention is an update of the 2016 ASCIA guideline. This updated guideline provides recommendations specifically in relation to infant feeding for food allergy prevention. 

Scoping review of variation in clinical guidelines for delivery of injectable long-acting penicillin across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

This scoping review explores existing clinical guidelines on administration of benzathine benzylpenicillin (Bicillin L-A, Pfizer Australia) in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The objective is to understand existing delivery guidance to address variation in care and cultural safety considerations, to support messaging during periods of stockout and to inform planning for new administration techniques.

Concentration of food allergens in breastmilk and association with maternal factors– A systematic review

Common food allergens have been detected in breast milk with wide inter-individual variations in concentrations. As maternal factors, such as age, smoking, and body mass index have been associated with breast milk composition, we aimed to identify maternal characteristics associated with the concentration of food allergens in breast milk.

Jennie Blackwell made a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science

Professor Jenny Blackwell has been made a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science, an honour reserved for the very best scientists in the country.

Clinical Associate Professor Deborah Lehmann

Honorary Emeritus Fellow

Securing the supply of benzathine penicillin: a global perspective on risks and mitigation strategies to prevent future shortages

Benzathine benzylpenicillin is a globally indispensable medicine.

Maternal serum unmetabolized folic acid concentration following multivitamin and mineral supplementation with or without folic acid after 12 weeks gestation: A randomized controlled trial

Pregnant women are advised to take folic acid (FA) supplements before conception and during the first trimester of pregnancy. Many women continue FA supplementation throughout pregnancy, and concerns have been raised about associations between excessive FA intake and adverse maternal and child health outcomes.