25 September 2020

Scientists discover common genetic and immunological causes of severe COVID-19

More than 10 per cent of healthy people who develop severe COVID-19 have misguided...

11 September 2020

Vaccine proves effective against the most severe type of pneumonia

A pneumococcal vaccine was effective at protecting children in Laos against the most...

10 September 2020

Researcher selected for dynamic leadership program

Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Dr Claire von Mollendorf has been selected for a...

08 September 2020

Project to measure movement disorder receives funding boost

A Melbourne based research team will be developing a prototype device to measure ataxia,...

05 September 2020

New drug shown to improve bone growth in children with achondroplasia in global phase III trial

A phase three global clinical trial led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute...

03 September 2020

Heavy TV and computer use impacts children’s academic results 

Grade 3 students who watch more than two hours of TV daily or spend more than one hour a...

12 August 2020

Australian-first clinical guidelines for child stroke rehabilitation

Researchers and clinical experts have produced the first clinical guidelines in...

11 August 2020

A parents' cuddle helps NICU babies breathe better

New MCRI research shows how skin-to-skin contact between a parent and child, helps the...

07 August 2020

Australian first trial aims to identify those at risk of heart damage following cancer treatment

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute is recruiting patients for a new national...

05 August 2020

Kids receiving ‘good enough’ mental health treatment do not improve

The majority of children and adolescents with mental health problems in Australia are...

31 July 2020

Stem cell project aims to better understand impact of COVID-19 on different organs

Researchers at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), with other...

10 July 2020

Major cause of rare genetic mitochondrial disease identified

A cutting-edge study from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has given...

08 July 2020

Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11-12 years 

Toddlers who were obese or overweight show concerning signs of cardiovascular disease at...

01 July 2020

New federal funding to improve child urinary tract infection treatment and neck injury management

MCRI researchers have been awarded two federal MRFF Grants, totalling over $4.1M, to...

24 June 2020

Clinical trial testing new treatment for childhood cancer receives funding boost

A clinical trial testing whether a cancer drug can shrink tumours in children with a...