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Melbourne researchers have discovered a blood protein that could help detect which children will experience ongoing concussion symptoms more than two weeks after an injury. The research, led by...

Melbourne researchers have made a breakthrough into how two chronic respiratory diseases in childhood affect the immune system, paving the way for better treatments. The research, led by Murdoch...

Twenty-eight cyclists are using pedal power to help support children’s brain cancer research at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI). The 1000km Ride for Lily, starting at The Royal...

Cutting-edge technology that analyses clips of babies’ movements can help speed up detection of cerebral palsy, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute ...

A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)-led project that aims to improve trans and gender diverse healthcare for children and adolescents has been awarded new federal funding. Associate...

A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) researcher has been recognised with an honorific award from the Australian Academy of Science. Professor Andrew Steer has been awarded the Gustav...

­A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) researcher has been recognised for a project that will ‘map’ the cells of a common childhood brain cancer to help discover more targeted treatments. Dr...

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has been awarded the Athena Swan Bronze Award by Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE). The accolade has recognised MCRI’s efforts to drive...

Two Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) researchers have received Australia Day Honours in 2024. Associate Professor Ngaire Elwood has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) ...

A grant, supporting type II diabetes research, has been awarded to Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) clinician researcher Dr Danielle Longmore. Dr Longmore, a consultant paediatric...

Hello Andrea, it's lovely to speak with you. As the Director of People and Culture at Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), what excites you most about this role?...

Researchers at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) are working with communities of refugee and migrant backgrounds to co-design and culturally adapt research processes to engage culturally ...

Authors: Cristyn Davies, University of Sydney; Cris Townley, Western Sydney University; Ken Pang, Murdoch Children's Research Institute; Kerry H. Robinson, Western Sydney University, and Rachel...

From the moment William Pearce (pictured below) had his first cardiac arrest, his life has largely been in the hands of others. William was diagnosed as a newborn with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a ...

Childhood cancer affects the lives of young people all over the world, regardless of their family background or upbringing. Presently, more than 80 per cent of children in high-income countries have...