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Biobank funding supports valuable research resourcesFour The Kids Research Institute Australia-based biobanks which underpin a range of cancer, respiratory and early life research have received more than $450,000 in funding.

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Autism researcher the youngest-ever Fellow of prestigious academyProfessor Andrew Whitehouse has been inducted as the youngest-ever Fellow to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia research projects supported with WA Near-miss Awards14 important The Kids Research Institute Australia research projects have received support under the inaugural WA Near-miss Awards (WANMA) funding program.

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Global research team develops fine-scale risk maps to tackle malaria in HaitiResearchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia in Perth and Tulane University in New Orleans have developed sophisticated data modelling that could help eradicate malaria in Haiti.

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Farewelling Jette Ford – a The Kids legendThe Kids Research Institute Australia has farewelled one of its most treasured employees, with research officer Jette Ford closing the door on a quietly stellar 37-year career which has changed the face of cancer research in WA and around the world.

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Global organisation backs Strep A vaccineA global philanthropic organisation has backed an Australian-led bid to develop a Strep A vaccine which could save millions of lives around the world.

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Ear Explorers shows latest video technology helps ear disease diagnosisFindings from The Kids Research Institute Australia’s ‘Ear Explorers’ real-life research project undertaken as part of the 2019 Telethon weekend, found short videos were more helpful than photos when making a diagnosis.

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World-first study shows increased atmospheric CO2 levels damage young lungsAustralian researchers who have conducted the first study looking at the direct health impacts of predicted carbon dioxide levels say the results are worrying and highlight the urgent need for more research into the issue.

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Alcohol labels a win for Australian babiesPerth’s The Kids Research Institute Australia has praised the Food Safety Ministers of Australia and New Zealand for standing firm and putting children first by approving the recommended red, black and white mandatory warning label on alcohol products.