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A child in a hospital bed with a teddy bear
14 August 2025

MRFF grant to A/Prof Rachel Conyers to improve cancer treatment

A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)-led project to optimise cancer medication...

Read more about MRFF grant to A/Prof Rachel Conyers to improve cancer treatment

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15 July 2025

GSK Immunisation Awards for vaccination projects

Two Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) projects that aim to better deliver...

Read more about GSK Immunisation Awards for vaccination projects

Dr Holly Voges and Professor Kathryn North
25 June 2025

Dr Holly Voges receives Laurie Cox Leadership Award

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s (MCRI) Dr Holly Voges has received the inaugural...

Read more about Dr Holly Voges receives Laurie Cox Leadership Award

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24 June 2025

MRFF grant to Associate Professor Elliot Long for sepsis trial

A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)-led project to overhaul sepsis care for...

Read more about MRFF grant to Associate Professor Elliot Long for sepsis trial

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18 June 2025

Cybec Foundation funding for Associate Professor Katie Ayers

A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)-led project to better understand the...

Read more about Cybec Foundation funding for Associate Professor Katie Ayers

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13 June 2025

King's Birthday honour for Associate Professor Maria McCarthy

Associate Professor Maria McCarthy has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours...

Read more about King's Birthday honour for Associate Professor Maria McCarthy

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28 May 2025

Top genetics awards for Professor Daniel MacArthur and Dr Sylvia Metcalfe

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Professor Daniel MacArthur and Dr Sylvia...

Read more about Top genetics awards for Professor Daniel MacArthur and Dr Sylvia Metcalfe

Professor Melissa Little AC
21 May 2025

Professor Melissa Little named Royal Society Fellow

MCRI Chief Scientist Professor Melissa Little AC has been elected as a Fellow of the...

Read more about Professor Melissa Little named Royal Society Fellow

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13 May 2025

MRFF grants to advance stem cell medicine

Improving treatments for heart failure, bone marrow failure disorders, blood cancers and...

Read more about MRFF grants to advance stem cell medicine

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12 May 2025

Professor Constanze Bonifer receives Donald Metcalf Award

Professor Constanze Bonifer has received the Donald Metcalf Award by the International...

Read more about Professor Constanze Bonifer receives Donald Metcalf Award

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09 May 2025

Associate Professor Amanda Gwee awarded NHMRC grant

Associate Professor Amanda Gwee has been awarded a $3 million Clinical Trials and Cohort...

Read more about Associate Professor Amanda Gwee awarded NHMRC grant

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23 April 2025

MRFF grant for Dr Joshua Osowicki

A new international trial has received $5 million in federal funding from the Medical...

Read more about MRFF grant for Dr Joshua Osowicki

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17 April 2025

MRFF grants to improve anorexia treatment and children’s mental health

Projects aiming to improve anorexia treatment and boost the mental health of those with...

Read more about MRFF grants to improve anorexia treatment and children’s mental health

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08 April 2025

Professor Margarita Moreno-Betancur awarded Moran Medal

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Professor Margarita Moreno-Betancur has...

Read more about Professor Margarita Moreno-Betancur awarded Moran Medal

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05 March 2025

NHMRC Partnership Project grant for Professor Sharon Goldfeld

A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute project been awarded federal funding to help...

Read more about NHMRC Partnership Project grant for Professor Sharon Goldfeld

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