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New childhood brain tumour drugs to be tested

It is the kids he treats in his role as a paediatric oncologist that motivate Dr Nick Gottardo in his work as a The Kids Research Institute Australia cancer researcher.

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New collaboration to boost kids early childhood development outcomes across Australia

A new collaboration has been launched to fast track research into action to improve outcomes in the crucial early years of child development and learning.

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The Folate Story

Neural tube defects are birth defects of the brain or spinal cord. They happen mostly in the first month of pregnancy before many women know they are expecting.

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Lotterywest grant for new Institute computers

Support from Lotterywest will enable The Kids for Child Health Research to significantly upgrade its information technology infrastructure.

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Every day counts in the classroom

A recent study from The Kids Research Institute Australia has revealed some interesting facts about just how important those school attendance days are.

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The goal of Project Childrens' Cancer is to discover new, less toxic therapies

The goal of Project Children's Cancer is to discover new therapies that are more effective and less toxic to fight aggressive cancers in babies and children.

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New research into Vitamin D and Sunlight has created Project D-Light

Project D-Light aims to understand and harness the benefits of vitamin D and sunlight for Australian children while protecting them from excess UV.

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Find out more about our brand new Showcase Projects

Our showcase projects are a demonstration of how we at The Kids Research Institute Australia are committed to a new way of working.

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Re-think on strategies to prevent whooping cough in newborns

Governments should rethink strategies to prevent whooping cough in newborn infants, including booster vaccination of close contacts of the baby.

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Tumour treatment needs targeted approach

Advances in gene and molecular technology finally explain why brain tumour cells that look the same, behave and respond differently to treatment.