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Turning complex genomic data into answers for children with rare diseases, helping families receive faster and more accurate diagnoses. The Bioinformatics group plays a critical role in supporting genomic research and clinical care for children with rare and complex diseases. We build and run the
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Dr Craig McKenzie has been awarded the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Allergy Research Award for his work on helping to prevent, promote and predict the development of peanut allergy. MCRI Population Allergy Group Senior Research Officer Dr McKenzie
In paediatric intensive care, bedside monitors stream continuous vital sign data such as heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen levels that are crucial for care yet clinicians only view this information in snapshots. This program aims to harness signals from blood pressure and heart rate data in
Mapping how extreme heat shapes pregnancy, birth and the early health of Victorian children, so families and policymakers can act on inequities driven by climate change. Within Melbourne alone, neighbourhood temperatures can differ by up to 8°C, meaning a baby’s earliest environment is shaped
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) Director Professor Kathryn North AC has been elected a Fellow of the UK’s Academy of Medical Sciences in recognition of heroutstanding contributions to advancing medical science. Professor North joins an esteemed membership of more than
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