Pensive boy with autism looking out the window
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...

Happy student and teacher in a classroom
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...

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...

Happy girl, post vaccination with bandaid on arm
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...

Nurse vaccinating child putting a bandage on at a clinic
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...

GP In White Coat Meeting Mother And Son For Appointment In clinic listening To Chest
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...

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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...

Happy child with a rare genetic disorder, sitting in a classroom
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...

happy pregnant woman with a doctor getting an ultrasound
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...

Happy mixed race child getting his heart checked at a clinic by a specialist
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...

asian boy with face oxygen mask lay on a white bed at hospital
17 October 2022

Global commission to improve access to medical oxygen

A new global commission will help improve access to medical oxygen in low- and...

Happy multi race family
14 October 2022

MCRI researchers’ article is recognised as an influential paper

Congratulations to our very own Associate Professor Shidan Tosif and Dr Melanie Neeland...

14 October 2022

Researcher elected to Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences fellowship

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute Professor David Burgner has been elected as a new...

13 October 2022

Medicinal cannabis study into easing symptoms of children in palliative care 

A Murdoch Children ’s Research Institute pilot study will explore the use of medicinal...

Little boy with speech pathologist in a clinic
06 October 2022

UK participants needed to help discover genes behind stammering

More than 1,500 adults and children from the United Kingdom are being recruited for an...