Our expansive research facilities, state-of-the-art technologies and unique location within The Royal Children’s Hospital, are some of the reasons we’re home to over 1,800 leading researchers and scientists.
Stay informed with the latest research insights, technological advancements and innovations in child health from our research and scientific community.
Discover how you can support us and our partners to help our researchers make life-changing breakthroughs for children.
Search throughout the entire MCRI website to find exactly what you are looking for.
The Heart Foundation has given $2.8 million to infectious disease researchers, who are developing a vaccine against strep A, the highly contagious bacteria that causes 350,000 deaths annually through rheumatic heart disease (RHD). Griffith University has developed two potential strep A vaccines
An international study led by Melbourne researchers has discovered nine new genes linked to the most severe type of childhood speech disorder, apraxia. The research analysed the genetic make-up of 34 affected children and young people, and showed that variations in nine genes likely explained
Australia has done exceptionally well in addressing the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal and state governments have moved quickly and decisively, the rationale behind each policy decision has been communicated effectively and easily accessible by the public.We have been well
Our research aims to transform our treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism, ADHD, social impairment and intellectual disability, motor disability, seizures, and learning disabilities.
The first global standards to help diagnose and manage achondroplasia - the most common type of dwarfism- have been created following a large international research effort. The consensus statement, led by Professor Ravi Savarirayan of the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and published
Childhood heart disease (CHD) refers to heart defects, infections or exposures which affect the heart’s ability to work efficiently, thereby reducing the body’s oxygen supply.
Two Murdoch Children's Research Institute researchers have been awarded grants to support their work in preventing food allergies in children. Associate Professor Kirsten Perrett and Dr Vicki McWilliam have been recognised by the Allergy and Immunology Foundation of Australasia (AIFA). The AIFA
Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is triggered by bacterial sore throat or skin infection during childhood. The disease causes the heart valves to stiffen until eventually the heart starts to fail. Without surgery, which is usually not available to those affected, many people die during early
A world-leading international trial into the immune boosting benefits of the tuberculosis vaccine, BCG, has found it does not protect healthcare workers against COVID-19.
The PALM study will follow up on the health outcomes of children whose mothers had a particular genetic test during their pregnancy.
Page 127 of 188
