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24 October 2022

Researcher awarded for stem cell study that aims to improve heart disease

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researcher Dr Holly Voges has received a...

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21 October 2022

Eight projects awarded federal funding to improve child and maternal health

Eight Murdoch Children’s Research Institute-led projects aiming to improve child health...

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20 October 2022

Childhood cancer research projects awarded funding

A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researcher has received funding for two projects...

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19 October 2022

Stem cell researcher recognised for contributions to cancer research in Victoria

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute stem cell researcher Associate Professor Ngaire...

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10 October 2022

Out For Australia 30 Under 30 Awards!  

Two of Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s brilliant minds, Matt Coleman and Emily...

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Dr Nicole Van Bergen
28 June 2022

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...

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International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD) Toronto 2022
24 June 2022

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

Two Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researchers have been recognised for their...

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Speech pathology expert Dr Ruth Braden
10 June 2022

Researcher recognised for contributions and achievements in childhood disability field

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) speech pathologist Dr Ruth Braden has been...

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Professor Nigel Curtis
14 May 2022

Researcher wins prestigious Bill Marshall Award

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Professor Nigel Curtis has won the...

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20 April 2022

Early-career researchers awarded for contributions to newborn medicine

The Royal Women’s Hospital Dr Kate Hodgson and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute...

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20 April 2022

Innovation Awards to teams working to improve the lives of critically ill children

The inaugural 2021 InnovationAus Awards for Excellence winners were recently announced...

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08 April 2022

Live for Lily Foundation partners with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute to advance childhood brain cancer research

The Live for Lily Foundation is excited to announce a new three - year funding...

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08 April 2022

Researchers discover new neurodevelopmental disorder

Australian researchers have discovered a new neurodevelopmental disorder after...

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31 March 2022

Stem cell pioneer presented national award for innovative approaches to creating new kidneys

Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Professor Melissa Little has received a national...

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13 January 2022

Early-career researchers awarded scholarships to support research into child health

Sixteen Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) early...

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