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Wed 29 Jun 2022 | 05:51 PM

One in three mothers experience partner abuse before their child turns ten

Content notice: This post contains information about violence and abuse. One in three Melbourne mothers experiences family violence before their...

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Wed 29 Jun 2022 | 12:22 PM

Funding for research into treating a genetic disorder

Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a genetic condition associated with the development of tumours in the nervous system, such as the brain, spinal...

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Tue 28 Jun 2022 | 03:36 PM

Award for stem cell trial that aims to treat severe seizure disorder in children

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) researcher Dr Nicole Van Bergen has been recognised for a project that aims to use stem cell therapy to...

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Mon 27 Jun 2022 | 11:52 AM

Improving longer-term outcomes for premature babies with lung disease

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researcher Associate Professor Brett Manley has been recognised for an international trial that aims to improve...

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Fri 24 Jun 2022 | 02:30 PM

Awards for projects that aim to better treat bacterial pneumonia in children

Two Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researchers have been recognised for their research that aims to prevent and better treat bacterial...

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Thu 23 Jun 2022 | 03:23 PM

Queen’s Birthday Honour for former MCRI Board member

Former Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Board Chairman Leigh Clifford has been recognised for his contributions to the community in the 2022...

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Tue 21 Jun 2022 | 10:29 AM

Mental health program expands to every government primary school in Victoria

A mental health program , proven to help students who may have otherwise slipped through the cracks, will be expanded to every government and low-fee...

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Wed 15 Jun 2022 | 09:00 AM

Project awarded grant to help improve the health care of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy

The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has been awarded a new grant for a project that aims to better address the health care and service...