15 March 2021

Mental health pilot program expands to more primary schools

A pilot mental health program successfully trialled in Victorian primary schools will be...

12 March 2021

Virtual discussion: Investing in Oxygen

The 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton , hosted a virtual discussion with...

11 March 2021

Kids’ blood pressure measurements substantially different between arms, potential for misdiagnosis

Blood pressure measurements in children and adolescents should be taken from both arms...

03 March 2021

First detailed insight into newborn babies’ lungs at birth

Melbourne researchers have captured the first detailed images of newborn babies' lungs...

25 February 2021

Decrease in peanut allergy among infants after guideline changes

Changes to food allergy guidelines have led to a 16 per cent decrease in peanut allergy...

24 February 2021

Researcher awarded grant for trial of oral antibiotic treatment for bone and joint infections

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Associate Professor Amanda Gwee has been...

17 February 2021

New project to address low birth weight

A new project led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) aims to reduce the...

14 February 2021

Aspirin preferred to prevent blood clots in kids after heart surgery

Aspirin should be favoured over warfarin to prevent blood clotting in children who...

03 February 2021

Australia and New Zealand-specific child head injury guidelines created

Australia's and New Zealand's first set of clinical guidelines for children's head...

28 January 2021

MCRI community members and researcher recognised with 2021 Australia Day Honours

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute congratulates philanthropists Dr George and...

27 January 2021

Maternal nurse home visits improve mothers’ mental health

New research has shown disadvantaged mothers' mental health and wellbeing improved after...

11 January 2021

Me and UooUoo: The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail

Join UooUoo on a colourful outdoor adventure to help raise funds for the The Royal...

16 December 2020

In conversation with philanthropist Mike Milken

Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Director, Professor Kathryn North AC, MCRI...

15 December 2020

New Murdoch Children's research projects secure federal funding

Testing new treatments for genetic skeletal disorders and improving rapid diagnoses for...

14 December 2020

Researcher wins pitch competition for osteoarthritis drug idea

An idea for an osteoarthritis drug that targets cartilage degradation has won Murdoch...