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The common BDNF polymorphism may be a modifier of disease severity in Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome (RTT) is caused by mutations in the transcriptional repressor methyl CpG-binding protein 2 (MECP2).

Investigating genotype-phenotype relationships in Rett syndrome using an international data set

This study uses data from a large international database, InterRett, to examine genotype-phenotype relationships and compares these with previous findings in...

Feeding experiences and growth status in a Rett syndrome population

Feeding difficulties in Rett syndrome are complex and multifactorial. In this study, we describe the feeding experiences in Rett syndrome and examine the...

Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) and Bringing the benefits of precision medicine to children in Western Australia

We have started a project utilising whole genome sequencing of undiagnosed children living in WA to provide a definitive diagnosis. A major challenge here is that the role and functions of the inter-genic regions of our genome (the remaining 98%) are relatively poorly understood.

Clinic update - December 2023

There is lots of news to report from the clinic including holiday shutdown dates, appointment scheduling, staff updates, changes to creche, and service availability.

Building resilience with type one diabetes

Increasing resilience is critical to reduce the burden of living with type one diabetes (T1D), according to participants of a new study.

Embrace 2024 Research Award winners announced

Embrace 2024 Research Award winners Associate Professor Yael Perry, Julia Bak, and Dr Helen Morgan (not pictured: Jacinta Freeman and Oliver Keane).

Dr Keely Bebbington awarded Stan Perron Charitable Foundation Fellowship

This fellowship is for her research that aims to improve mental health and wellbeing outcomes for young people and their families living with type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Researcher Spotlight - Jeff Cannon

Dr Jeffrey Cannon is a Health Economist at The Kids Research Institute Australia. Jeff completed his PhD in health economics at the University of Western Australia. His work in health and medical research spans across maternal and newborn health, infectious diseases and more recently, childhood onset diabetes.

Congratulations 2024 Seed Funding Recipients!

The Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre; a JDRF Global Centre of Excellence announces $60,000 in new round of seed grants for researchers dedicated to type 1 diabetes. Three researchers from across Australia have received up to $20,000 to advance their research projects in type 1 diabetes (T1D).