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Partial trisomy 21 contributes to T-cell malignancies induced by JAK3-activating mutations in murine modelsThis JAK3A572V knockin model is a relevant new tool for testing the efficacy of JAK inhibitors in JAK3-related hematopoietic malignancies
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Using linked data to investigate developmental vulnerabilities in children of convicted parentsAlthough children of convicted parents experience a higher incidence of sociodemographic risk, their parents' criminal activity constitutes an independent risk factor for their development
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Calculation of the age of the first infection for skin sores and scabies in five remote communities in northern AustraliaThe young age of the first infection with skin sores and scabies reflects the high disease burden in these communities
The Respiratory Environmental Health team conducts research in early life determinants of lung growth and development, respiratory environmental health, and mechanisms of airway dysfunction in asthma and other respiratory disease.
Epigenomic research at The Kids explores the links between childhood disease and the molecular hallmarks of epigenetic control.
The Foundations of Lung Disease Team is focused on improving the diagnosis, treatment, and lifelong care of childhood lung disease.
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Role of stem cell precursors in tissuesWe have recently published a paper identifying precursor populations in peripheral lung (2017), and have also discovered that these populations can be found in multiple tissues.
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Mapping changes in immune cell populations in gestational tissues over the course of pregnancyThis is a strategic “pilot” project in which we are seeking basic information on the immune cell content of gestational tissues.
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Wellbeing and Mental HealthOur Wellbeing and Mental Health research focuses on improving the emotional and psychological health of children. We develop evidence-based interventions and strategies to promote resilience, prevent mental health challenges, and help kids thrive.
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Ngulluk Koolunga Ngulluk Koort (Our Children, Our Heart) ProgramBrings the Aboriginal community(s) of Perth together with service providers & policy makers to improve outcomes for Aboriginal kids and their families.
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At The Kids, our vision is simple - happy healthy kids. We bring together community, researchers, practitioners, policy makers and funders, who share our mission to improve the health, development and lives of children and young people through excellence in research.