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Reports and Findings

Impact of HIV and antiretroviral drug exposure on lung growth and function over 2 years in an African Birth Cohort

HIV exposure is associated with altered lung function in early life, with a vulnerable HIV-exposed uninfected subgroup based on maternal disease severity

MK2 inhibition induces p53-dependent senescence in glioblastoma cells

In response to DNA damaging chemotherapy, targeting MK2 in p53-mutated cells produces a phenotype that is distinct from the p53-deficient phenotype

Murine cytomegalovirus infection exacerbates complex IV deficiency in a model of mitochondrial disease

We report for the first time that a common stress condition, such as viral infection, can exacerbate mitochondrial dysfunction in a genetic model of mitochondrial disease

Characterisation of peripheral bone mineral density in youth at risk of secondary osteoporosis - A preliminary insight

Neuromuscular disorders, chronic diseases and low motor competence have a strong correlation to bone health for appendicular bone parameters in youth

Epigenome-wide meta-analysis of blood DNA methylation in newborns and children identifies numerous loci related to gestational age

We identified numerous CpGs differentially methylated in relation to gestational age at birth that appear to reflect fetal developmental processes across tissues

Reading and numeracy attainment of children reported to child protection services: A population record linkage study controlling for other adversities

A cross-agency response to supporting educational attainment for all children reported to child protection services is required

Raising strong, solid Koolunga: Values and beliefs about early child development among Perth's Aboriginal community

We detail the unique findings from an Aboriginal early child development research project with a specific focus on the Nyoongar/Aboriginal community of Perth

Women Migrants in Western Australia: Case Studies of Resilience and Empowerment

We propose that women migrants, through alliances and collaboration, cross borders of learning and work towards generating change and transformation

Timeliness of signal detection for adverse events following influenza vaccination in young children: a simulation case study

Active vaccine safety surveillance leading to rapid detection of a safety signal would likely have resulted in earlier suspension of Fluvax from the vaccination programme

Effects of serotonin depletion and dopamine depletion on bimodal divided attention

The results indicate a possible dissociation between the effects of a diminished brain 5-HT and DA synthesis on the performance in a bimodal divided attention task