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Dental care experiences and clinical phenotypes in children on the autism spectrum

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may be at higher likelihood of experiencing poorer oral health and difficulties accessing dental health care. However, identifying which children on the autism spectrum may be more vulnerable to experiencing dental care difficulties is still unknown.

Unusual 2020 respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis season in Western Australia: Not explained by weather

To describe and explore the relationship between weather and the unusual 2020 bronchiolitis season in Western Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Radiomics-A new age of presurgical assessment to improve outcomes in pediatric neuro-oncology

Citation: Valvi S, Hansford JR. Radiomics-A new age of presurgical assessment to improve outcomes in pediatric neuro-oncology. Neuro Oncol. 2022;24(6

Top honour for infectious diseases research

Congratulations to Associate Professor Asha Bowen, who has been awarded the 2022 Frank Fenner Award for Advanced Research in Infectious Diseases.

Mind the distance: experiences of non-face-to-face child and youth mental health services during COVID-19 social distancing restrictions in Western Australia

Following the outbreak of COVID-19, social distancing restrictions limited access to face-to-face mental health services in Western Australia (WA), necessitating a rapid transition to non-face-to-face alternatives, including telehealth. The current study investigated barriers and facilitators to telehealth access and engagement, and preferences for child and youth mental health service delivery during and beyond COVID-19.

New drug therapy provides hope for kids with cystic fibrosis

The Kids Research Institute Australia spin-off company, Respirion, received $20 million in funding to develop a promising new therapy.

Guidelines struggle to keep pace with technology

An ORIGINS study aims to find out more about family screen habits to help provide clearer, more realistic advice.

Energy drinks not OK for kids

Telethon Kids Institute researchers have found more than half of young people who consumed energy drinks suffered negative health effects.

Personalised analytics propel rare disease diagnoses

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are at the forefront of rapid improvements in the diagnosis of rare diseases.

Meet the Researcher: Dr Gina Trapp

Dr Gina Trapp is the Head of Food and Nutrition – driven to leading her team in becoming a hub of child and adolescent nutrition research globally.