Reports and Findings (Published Research)

Organization and expression of the mammalian mitochondrial genome

The mitochondrial genome encodes core subunits of the respiratory chain that drives oxidative phosphorylation and is, therefore, essential for energy conversion. Advances in high-throughput sequencing technologies and cryoelectron microscopy have shed light on the structure and organization of the mitochondrial genome and revealed unique mechanisms of mitochondrial gene regulation.

Purpose After Service through Sport (PASS): Supporting Military Veterans and their Families

Veterans who transition out of the military often face substantive challenges during their move to civilian life, including the management of their health, identifying opportunities for employment, contributing to the financial and emotional functioning of their household, and developing high-quality social connec

A sport-based mental health intervention for children at risk of mental illness

We know that sport, when the appropriate environment is provided, can be an enriching experience for children – with many physical and mental health benefits.

Parent and Child Engagement in Family-oriented Therapies for Childhood Obesity

This project will be conducted in conjunction with the Perth Childrens Hospital Health Weight Service (PCHHWS) and will involve three phases.

The Stride Program

Young adults, aged 18-24 years, are currently experiencing the highest rates of mental health challenges relative to the general population.

Exercise and Gender Services for Young People

Trans and gender diverse young people are at very high risk for poor mental health, self-harming, and suicide attempts.

Developing a ‘Food Atlas’ for Western Australia to map, measure and monitor food access

This unique interdisciplinary project, funded by Healthway, aims to develop a Food Atlas tool for mapping, measuring, and monitoring food access across Western Australia.

Kids Menu Study

Gina Trapp BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD Honorary Research Associate Gina.Trapp@thekids.org.au ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research Dr Gina Trapp is an Honorary Research Associate at The Kids Research Institute Australia. She has a

Maternal and neonatal outcomes of women with gestational diabetes and without specific medical conditions: an Australian population-based study comparing induction of labor with expectant management

To evaluate maternal birth and neonatal outcomes among women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), but without specific medical conditions and eligible for vaginal birth who underwent induction of labour (IOL) at term compared with those who were expectantly managed.

The effect of family planning counselling on postpartum modern contraceptive uptake in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review

Family planning counselling at different contact points of maternal health services has been recommended for increasing the uptake of modern contraceptive methods. However, studies from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) demonstrated inconsistent findings. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesise the available current evidence for the association between family planning counselling and postpartum modern contraceptive uptake in SSA.