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Nonchromosomal birth defects and risk of childhood acute leukemia: An assessment in 15 000 leukemia cases and 46 000 controls from the Childhood Cancer and Leukemia International ConsortiumAlthough recent studies have demonstrated associations between nonchromosomal birth defects and several pediatric cancers, less is known about their role on childhood leukemia susceptibility. Using data from the Childhood Cancer and Leukemia International Consortium, we evaluated associations between nonchromosomal birth defects and childhood leukemia.
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RISING STARS: The heat is on: how does heat exposure cause pregnancy complications?The incidence and severity of heatwaves are increasing globally with concomitant health complications. Pregnancy is a critical time in the life course at risk of adverse health outcomes due to heat exposure. Dynamic physiological adaptations, which include altered thermoregulatory pathways, occur in pregnancy.
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Top honour for infectious diseases researchCongratulations to Associate Professor Asha Bowen, who has been awarded the 2022 Frank Fenner Award for Advanced Research in Infectious Diseases.
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The Kids Research Institute Australia Director elected to prestigious Australian Academy of ScienceProf Jonathan Carapetis has been elected as a new Fellow of the prestigious Australian Academy of Science in recognition of his pioneering, paradigm-shifting expertise in infectious diseases.
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Homeward bound: The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher taking on scientific leadership challengeThe Kids Research Institute Australia researcher, Dr Anya Jones, will join some of the world’s brightest female scientists after being selected to take part in a global project to amplify the voices of women in science leadership.
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Aboriginal-led survey to better understand the mental health of young Aboriginal LGBTQA+ peopleA project, lead by Aboriginal and Aboriginal LGBTQA+ researchers examining the mental health of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander LGBTQA+ people, is launching a nation-wide survey, to help drive meaningful change for the community.
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Return to school measures build confidenceWA parents and carers can have confidence in sending their children back to school on January 31 with the measures outlined in today’s Safe Return to School Plan.
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Breaking new ground in Aboriginal genomicsInternationally-acclaimed Aboriginal researcher and clinician Professor Alex Brown will establish and lead a National Indigenous Genomics Consortium
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The Kids Research Institute Australia to lead international research team in tackling acute rheumatic feverAn international research team led by The Kids Research Institute Australia has been awarded a $5 million Synergy Grant by the NHMRC.
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Fellowship paves way for world-first LGBTQA+ suicide prevention initiativeDr Penelope Strauss will use a prestigious Post-Doctoral Fellowship from Suicide Prevention Australia to develop and trial a world-first intervention.