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We use the latest approaches in epidemiology, immunology, paediatrics, nutrition, gastroenterology and biostatistics to investigate factors that cause, prevent and improve food allergies.
Diarrhoea is one of the leading causes of child illness and death, and rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhoea. Globally rotavirus causes approximately 215,000 deaths in children under five years. In a world-first clinical trial conducted in Indonesia, the RV3-BB vaccine was
Our postgraduate research program brings together a diverse community, with over 150 PhD students actively engaged in our research groups. Conducting your research at the Melbourne Children’s Campus - a partnership between the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI), the University of
Epilepsy is a brain condition that causes children to have repeated seizures, also called fits. The condition can continue for months or years.
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Dr Lien Anh Ha Do will lead a clinical trial in Vietnam to improve protection against measles among babies at highest risk of severe disease. Dr Do has received a $576,512 Thrasher Research Fund Award to investigate whether giving the measles vaccine
A global approach to the control of scabies led by the Murdoch Children's Research and partners is one of 12 finalists for the Macquarie 50th Anniversary Award, which recognises work targeting social need with grants totalling $50 million. The Macquarie Group received 1,000 applications from
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Director Professor Kathryn North AC has been elected a Fellow of the UK’s Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of heroutstanding contributions to advancing medical science. Professor North joins an esteemed membership of more than
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Drs Jacqui Schiesser and Mary White have received Diabetes Australia Research Trust funding for two projects aimed at improving outcomes for children and families living with type 1 diabetes. The autoimmune condition is where the body attacks the
Three Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) researchers have been awarded prestigious Churchill Fellowships that will see them travel the world to gain valuable knowledge and experience they need to advance their research projects in Australia. - Dr Daniel Engelman was awarded the Dr
Our vision is to generate a major change in how we prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in Australia by addressing CVD risk factors starting in childhood.
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