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Cutting-edge technology that analyses clips of babies’ movements can help speed up detection of cerebral palsy, according to a new study. The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in PLOS Digital Health, found AI technology could accurately track the
Seven MCRI researchers have been awarded over $10 million in the latest round of the National Health and Medical Research Council's Investigator grants.The grants will aid the Institute's efforts to:combine advanced brain imaging and cutting-edge genomic technologies to better understand preterm
A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)-led project to optimise cancer medication and care for children and young people has received Federal Government support. Associate Professor Rachel Conyers was awarded a $3 million Genomics Health Futures Mission grant by the Medical Research
Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Professor Angela Morgan has been recognised for her outstanding leadership in advancing the diagnosis, prognosis and management of childhood speech disorders. Professor Morgan, head of speech and language at MCRI, has received the prestigious National Health
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute was a key participant in the Albanese Government’s inaugural Early Years Summit held at Parliament House on Friday 17th February. Four leading child health and early development experts from Murdoch Children’s attended the Summit, which will begin to
The World Scabies Program recently held its first National Steering Committee meeting at the Fiji Centre for Disease Control. This meeting signalled the launch of the World Scabies Program in Fiji by bringing together senior health and government representatives with staff from Melbourne via video
A pioneering neonatal study has reported its two-year findings, confirming that a novel approach developed in Australia can improve the lung health of extremely premature infants born with breathing difficulties. The multi-centre OPTIMIST-A trial, in which Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
Researchers and health professionals have produced the first rehabilitation guidelines in Australia to help children who have had a stroke*. Somewhere between 100 to 300 Australian children suffer a stroke every year. Associate Professor Mark MacKay, from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute
Two MCRI researchers have been recognised by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) with prestigious research excellence awards. Professor Melissa Little, Director of MCRI's Cell Biology theme, was presented with the Elizabeth Blackburn Fellowship, Australia's top award for a
Victoria is celebrating 50 years of newborn screening, a vital health program that tests more than 99% of the State’s infants for serious, treatable conditions. Victoria's newborn screening program is operated by Victorian Clinical Genetics Service, which is based at the Murdoch Children's
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