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Healthy holiday habits

The school holidays and Christmas are a welcome break for most families but the lack of routine can prove a trying time for families living with Type 1 Diabetes

PATZ1 fusions define a novel molecularly distinct neuroepithelial tumor entity with a broad histological spectrum

Large-scale molecular profiling studies in recent years have shown that central nervous system (CNS) tumors display a much greater heterogeneity in terms of molecularly distinct entities, cellular origins and genetic drivers than anticipated from histological assessment.

Suppressing recurrence in Sonic Hedgehog subgroup medulloblastoma using the OLIG2 inhibitor CT-179

OLIG2-expressing tumor stem cells have been shown to drive recurrence in Sonic Hedgehog (SHH)-subgroup medulloblastoma (MB) and patients urgently need specific therapies to target this tumor cell population.

Parents' Experiences of Childhood Cancer During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Australian Perspective

COVID-19 has had far-reaching impacts including changes in work, travel, social structures, education, and healthcare. This study aimed to explore the experiences of parents of children receiving treatment for cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cancer therapies inducing DNA damage

The induction of DNA damage has been employed as an anticancer strategy for more than 100years, first starting with the use of radiation to treat stomach cancer followed by the first uses of DNA-damaging chemotherapy to treat childhood leukemia.

MYCN sensitizes neuroblastoma to the MDM2-p53 antagonists Nutlin-3 and MI-63

We hypothesized that reactivation of p53 by inhibition of its negative regulator will result in p53-mediated growth arrest and apoptosis.

Adolescent type 1 diabetes cardio-renal Intervention trial

An international clinical trial looking at intervention with Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEI), Statins, or a combination of both

'Artificial pancreas' helps ease diabetes burden

The Centre is currently involved in an international effort to develop revolutionary closed- loop 'artificial pancreas' technology. It is also leading a multi-centre Australian trial of these portable devices at home in young people with diabetes.

Paediatric Autism Communication Therapy

At CliniKids, we offer a communication therapy called PACT to caregivers of children who would like some additional support to understand their child’s communication.

Building the foundations of communication

Senior Speech Pathologist Sally Grauaug looks at how to build the foundations of communication with your child.