We bring together the brightest minds and solve the biggest health issues for children, from pre-conception to young adulthood.
Our team of more than 1,800+ world-leading researchers works across over 150 common and rare childhood diseases and conditions. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of children everywhere.
Many of our researchers are clinicians at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, where MCRI is based. Their research is guided by real patient challenges, enabling rapid translation of discoveries into effective and practical treatments for children in the hospital and beyond.
Located within a globally renowned biomedical precinct of 48,000+ employees and 40+ biomedical organisations in Melbourne, Australia.
Our research transforms the lives of millions of children each year
MCRI research improves the lives of millions of children each year. We address pressing health challenges, including diabetes, allergies, asthma, premature birth, and increasing mental health issues.
Our work also targets complex conditions, such as cancer and genetic disorders, where solutions are still urgently needed.
MCRI research improves the lives of millions of children each year. We address pressing health challenges, including diabetes, allergies, asthma, premature birth, and increasing mental health issues.
Our work also targets complex conditions, such as...
MCRI research improves the lives of millions of children each year. We address pressing health challenges, including diabetes, allergies, asthma, premature birth, and increasing mental health issues.
Our work also targets complex conditions, such as cancer and genetic disorders, where solutions are still urgently needed.
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Vision & values
We are guided by a strong set of beliefs that shape how we think and act.
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Partnerships
We have many partnerships and collaborations, in Australia and around the world.
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Our research
With a team of over 1,800 researchers and staff, our expertise covers a comprehensive range of common and rare childhood diseases and conditions. These include asthma, food allergies, mental health issues, autism, concussion, heart disease, kidney disease, brain injuries, genetic disorders, and infectious diseases such as COVID-19, tuberculosis, and other respiratory infections.
Our state-of-the-art research facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and unique location within The Royal Children’s Hospital are key factors that attract and support our world-class researchers and scientists.
Discover the diverse research areas, collaborations, technologies, and facilities that drive our groundbreaking work. Explore training opportunities for researchers and students to join us in advancing children's health.
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