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Our research

We're searching for answers to some of the most common and complex childhood diseases, conditions and issues. In addition to our four research themes (Indigenous Health, Brain and Behaviour, Chronic and Severe Diseases, Early Environment), you can also discover more about specific research we're involved in and the technology we use.

Research Themes

Indigenous Health

The Indigenous Health research theme integrates the needs of Indigenous families and children into all relevant areas of our work. Improving the health and well-being of Indigenous children and families is an overarching priority for every program and team at the Institute.

Brain and Behaviour

The Brain and Behaviour research theme consists of five programs: Child Health Analytics, Development and Disability, Healthy Behaviours and Environments, Mental Health and Youth, Population Health.

RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Healthy Behaviours and Environments Program Child Health Analytics Research Program Development and Disability Mental Health and Youth Program Population Health Program
Chronic and Severe Diseases

The Chronic and Severe Diseases research theme consists of five programs: Diabetes, Metabolism and Clinical Sciences, Cancer, Perioperative Care, Precision Health, and Respiratory Health.

RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Cancer Program Diabetes, Metabolism and Clinical Sciences Precision Health Respiratory Health Program Perioperative Care Program
Early Environment

The Early Environment research theme consists of four programs: Immunobiology and Immunotherapeutic, Early Life and Life Course Health, Infection and Vaccines, and End RHD.

RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Immunobiology & Immunotherapeutic Program Infection and Vaccines Early Life & Life-Course Health END RHD Program