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Listed are all The Kids Research Institute Australia research teams involved in our Mental Health and Youth Program. This program sits under the Brain and Behaviour research theme.

AuStralian Collaboration to Enhance Neuro-Development

Research

The goals of the current study were to identify different trajectories of sadness from Grade 6 to 9 in Australian school students, and to explore the role that social support from school, teachers, friends and families play in supporting students’ mental health.

View the infographics that we have published in 2023 including building a secure attachment with your child, back to school anxiety in little kids, playful parenting, and more.

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New year, new teachers, new classroom, new peers- it's no wonder that plenty of little kids (and parents) feel nervous as the first day of school approaches.

The Airway Epithelial Research Team is investigating the role of the epithelium in the development of airway diseases including asthma, cystic fibrosis and lung transplant rejection.

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Studies in Europe show exposure of pregnant women to high levels of microbial products stimulate immune function maturation in their offspring

Research programs within the Life Course Centre.

Research

Determining if hyperglycaemia prior to and during exercise affects the amount of carbohydrate required to maintain stable glucose levels during/after exercise

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A Closed-Loop System will potentially have a major impact upon acute and chronic complications of diabetes as well as upon their quality of life.