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More effective platforms for drug and medical device development and better cross sector engagement are urgently required to prevent the ‘unacceptably high’ newborn death rate, according to a global report. The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Commission on the future of neonatology report
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute’s (MCRI) Dr Holly Voges has received the inaugural Laurie Cox Leadership Award for her dedication to finding treatments for rheumatic heart disease. The accolade, established by a group of MCRI donors, honours the legacy of Laurie Cox AO, whose leadership
As a childcare worker, Shanie thought she would have been well briefed on the risks her job posed to her unborn baby. But when doctors advised Shanie that her eight–day–old son Knox was profoundly deaf caused by a common infection, she felt at a loss. During her third pregnancy Shanie was
A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)-led project to overhaul sepsis care for children has been awarded a major Federal Government grant. Associate Professor Elliot Long has received a $5 million National Critical Research Infrastructure Initiative (NCRI) grant by the Medical Research
Last week, the Australian Government announced a new National Immunisation Strategy for 2025–30. This strategy sets out the government’s priorities for improving vaccine uptake for children, adolescents and adults over the next five years. It comes at an important moment. Childhood vaccination
A Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)-led project to better understand the origins of reproductive organ development has obtained a funding boost. Associate Professor Katie Ayers received support from the Cybec Foundation to investigate what genetic variations lead to differences of
Emma was just seven weeks old when she started shaking in her mother Jenny’s arms. Instead of taking Emma to her eight-week routine immunisation appointment, Jenny was at her local clinic asking for a referral to see a paediatrician. But due to long waiting lists, it would be months before Emma
This Masters project is a small part of the LINEAGE study, a research consortium working on emerging ethical, legal and social issues in the governance of genomic information. Personal genomic information is valuable data. ‘Trust’ is therefore crucial for the public to provide this information
Associate Professor Maria McCarthy has been recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List for her significant service to paediatric oncology research and education. Associate Professor McCarthy who leads MCRI’s psycho-oncology program and the survivorship branch of the Cancer Flagship, has
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