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Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) was honoured to host Denmark’s Queen Mary and King Frederik X for a tour of our world-leading stem cell medicine labs that produce breakthrough discoveries into childhood heart disease. The royal visit this week shone a light on Australian and
Vale Anne Kantor AO. Murdoch Children’s Research Institute was deeply saddened to hear the news of Anne Kantor’s passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with Anne’s friends and family at this time. A remarkable philanthropist and inspiring role model for giving, Anne was a founding donor
A new study shows many midwives receive little or no training on how to communicate to expectant parents the importance of maternal and childhood vaccines despite being the most trusted source of information on vaccines in the Australian public antenatal system. The research* led by the Murdoch
Researchers studied 415 babies who had 3D photographs of their faces taken at age one. Mothers were asked about their drinking habits before and throughout their pregnancies."We know that alcohol use in pregnancy contributes to how the face is formed in the womb, said one of the study's lead
The Japan Scholar Program is a collaboration between the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and the Uehiro Foundation on Ethics and Education. The program aims to enhance the research profile and global visibility of promising ethics graduate students and early-career researchers in
We study the ethical, legal and social implications of stem cell research and related technologies.Our research seeks to capture the views and experiences of families and individuals contemplating experimental stem cell and gene therapies.
What is a brain tumour? A brain tumour is a collection of abnormal cells that are located somewhere on, or in, the brain. Brain tumours can form when abnormal cells grow and multiply out of control, resulting in a benign or malignant mass inside the skull. Benign tumours grow slowly over time and
This article orginally appeared on The Conversation. Many people are aware that low levels of iron in their body can lead anaemia, with symptoms such as fatigue. But few realise that too much iron can result in a potentially fatal condition. Normally, if we have enough iron in our body, then no
Hello Andrea, it's lovely to speak with you. As the Director of People and Culture at Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), what excites you most about this role?
Fewer doses of a vaccine that protects against meningitis and pneumonia can still provide a level of immunity in babies, according to a new study.
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