15 December 2022

World-first comprehensive map of the human immune system across lifespan

In a world-first comprehensive study, the human immune system has been tracked from birth up until the age...

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12 December 2022

International study to better treat children with severe pneumonia complication

An international study led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has secured philanthropic funding to...

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09 December 2022

Vale Professor George C Patton MB BS MD FAAHMS FRANZCP FRCPsych 31/12/1954 - 7/12/2022

It is with great sadness that we advise that Professor George...

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08 December 2022

Victorian Government House child health lecture on making this the healthiest generation ever

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in partnership with the Victorian Government House presented a free...

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06 December 2022

Researchers present prestigious lecture in memory of global health leader Professor Ruth Bishop AC

Professors Julie Bines and Graeme Barnes were recently invited to present the Department of Foreign Affairs...

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06 December 2022

Trial to test whether drug that targets gut bacteria can improve irritability in teenagers with autism

A new trial will test whether a medication that targets gut bacteria can also improve irritability in...

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28 November 2022

Positive social-emotional environments in schools boosts student’s mental health

A Murdoch Children's Research Institute led project has shown that fostering a positive social-emotional...

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24 November 2022

Early marriage linked to poor mental health in young girls and adolescents

Content notice: intimate partner and family violence, depression Early marriage is linked to poor mental...

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22 November 2022

Social media surveillance by artificial intelligence improves detection of vaccine adverse events

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in surveillance of social media conversations improves detection of...

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16 November 2022

Children with severe form of epilepsy should receive flu vaccine due to high seizure risk after influenza infection

Children with a severe form of epilepsy should be vaccinated against the flu due to the high risk of...

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11 November 2022

Expanded program linking GPs with paediatricians could keep thousands of children out of hospital  

A program that aims to reduce the number of paediatric emergency department referrals and outpatient clinic...

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10 November 2022

Stem-cell derived kidneys could improve disease research and treatment

A key advance in growing stem-cell-derived kidneys in the laboratory could improve disease research and...

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04 November 2022

Funding to advance research into rare genetic disorder that affects childhood development and growth 

For families of children with Prader-Willi syndrome, it can mean a lifetime spent searching for the right...

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28 October 2022

New online tool to support expectant parents with prenatal testing decisions

A new online tool has been launched to support expectant parents in their choices around prenatal testing...

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18 October 2022

Genetic testing helps detect children likely to have heart failure and require a transplant

Genetic testing can diagnose cardiomyopathy – a disease of the heart muscle – in children and help...

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