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GenV, or Generation Victoria, aims to transform the health and wellbeing of an entire generation. Moreover, because that generation has been born into a world forever altered by a global pandemic, its establishment could not have been more critical.Years in the planning and following support from
A newly developed test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns was feasible, reliable and scalable, according to a new study. The research, led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), reported that screening for Prader Willi, Angelman and Dup15q syndromes
A new treatment pioneered by Australian researchers would help better treat premature infants with a type of chronic lung disease, according to new research. The OPTIMIST-A clinical trial was co-led by Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Honorary Professors including Peter Dargaville,
As Coronavirus continues to evolve and new variants of concern emerge, two Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) researchers have received funding to better understand how COVID-19 affects children. Associate Professor Nigel Crawford and Dr Shidan Tosif have received grants to advance
An up to EUR$300 million international research centre has been established across three world-leading institutions that will develop new drugs and therapies using human stem cells offering hope to patients with heart, respiratory and kidney disease, diabetes and cancer. The Novo Nordisk
A new weekly epidemiological surveillance report on COVID-19 in children has been launched by Murdoch Children's Research Institute researchers. The reports will be a valuable tool in rapidly assessing the spread and seriousness of new variants of concern, as well as tracking any demographic
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT FROM THE PAUL RAMSAY FOUNDATION, CENTRE FOR COMMUNITY CHILD HEALTH (MURDOCH CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE), SOCIAL VENTURES AUSTRALIA AND BAIN & COMPANY December 2021 Australian communities will have valuable new tools, resources and practical data to help them improve the
The inaugural 2021 InnovationAus Awards for Excellence winners were recently announced on Wednesday 1 December. These awards are designed to celebrate the best of Australian innovation and shine a light on the contribution they make to build the future of the nation. The teams and
Six Murdoch Children's Research Institute scientists have been ranked as some of the top experts in the world for intellectual disability. Professor John Christoudolou, Professor David Amor, Dr Claudine Kraan, Associate Professor David Godler, Professor Richard Leventer, and Professor Sylvia
Last week Murdoch Children's Research Institute presented its 2021 Annual Showcase. Our Director Professor Kathryn North said, "During the Showcase, which celebrated 35 years of ground-breaking medical progress from the Institute, we heard from five of Murdoch Children's fabulous researchers and
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