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Murdoch Children’s Research Institute was deeply saddened to hear the news of Brian Walsh’s passing last Thursday 16 March. As a long-serving Foxtel executive, Brian Walsh was a great friend and loyal supporter of Murdoch Children’s. Alongside his pioneering 28-year career at Foxtel, Brian
For millions of families affected by food allergies, mealtimes can often be a challenging experience. There is no cure for food allergy and management relies on strict avoidance of allergens and knowing how to respond to accidental exposures and allergic reactions. Today, Murdoch Children’s
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute stem cell researchers have secured federal funding to advance research into genetic heart disease. Dr James McNamara, Associate Professors David Elliott and Mirana Ramialison, Professor Enzo Porrello and Victorian Clinical Genetics Services Professor
An Australian first trial is set to offer hope to hundreds of families affected by mitochondrial disease. Led by Monash University in collaboration with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, a clinical trial of mitochondrial donation has been awarded a $15 million grant from the Medical
A new trial will explore whether a promising immunotherapy treatment can reduce the symptoms of peanut allergies in children. Peanuts are currently the most common cause of anaphylaxis in children with food allergies. The Aravax AVX-201 Study, now entering Phase 2 and led by Murdoch Children’s
Patient story: When our eldest daughter, Charlotte (pictured below), was nearing puberty we thought we had all the changes one’s body goes through covered. We had spoken to her about the physical and psychological differences she could expect. We assumed we were well prepared when Charlotte began
Six hundred Victorians are being sought for a trial investigating the long-term immune responses to a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is funding this study that will help to inform the question regarding future COVID-19 booster strategies.
A new initiative to provide genetic tests for childhood hearing loss will speed up diagnosis and enable further allied health and educational options for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. The recommendation, announced by the Department of Health and Aged Care Medical Services
Researchers have discovered how a gene that increases the risk of developing genetic heart disease functions, paving the way for new treatments. The study, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, has revealed a new pathway for how children
From the moment William Pearce had his first cardiac arrest, his life has largely been in the hands of others. William was diagnosed as a newborn with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic condition where the heart muscle becomes thickened. This condition makes it harder for the heart to pump
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