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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
For families of children with Prader-Willi syndrome, it can mean a lifetime spent searching for the right treatments. Beginning in childhood, the rare genetic disorder causes delayed development and behavioural issues, and those affected constantly become hungry, which often leads to obesity and
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute researcher Ritika Saxena has been awarded for her contributions to the Victorian community as a medical researcher and international student. Ms Saxena won the International Student of the Year – Research award as part of the Victorian International
Submission date: November 2022
A new online tool has been launched to support expectant parents in their choices around prenatal testing for chromosome conditions in their unborn baby. It’s YourChoice, created by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and James Cook University, aims to guide pregnant women through the
A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute-led project has secured federal funding to improve mental health outcomes for children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) from autism to cerebral palsy. Speech & Language Group Leader Professor Angela Morgan received the $500,000 National Health and
Date: June 2023. MCRI hosted the Leadership in Global Health: A Q&A with Dame Graça Machel and Professor Kathryn North AC, facilitated by Richard Ditizio. Our renowned leaders in global health discussed the role of research, partnerships and leadership in addressing health equity for children
The Murdoch Children’s Research Institute has welcomed a $35 million election pledge by the Andrews Labor Government to fund Stage 2 of the Victorian Paediatric Cancer Consortium (VPCC) that aims to improve childhood cancer survival rates. The funding, the biggest investment of its kind in
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