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Global war on brain cancer

Dr Nick Gottardo and Dr Raelene Endersby from The Kids Research Institute Australia are the driving force behind an innovative, global action group on child brain cancer.

Funding boost to melanoma research

A The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher will investigate new ways to harness the body’s own immune system to fight melanoma, thanks to Cancer Council WA funding.

Researchers unlock potential new cancer weapon

In an exciting breakthrough for cancer treatment, a new weapon to enable the immune system to combat the disease may have been unlocked.

Cheeky Jackson heads home after 7.5 month nightmare

Michelle Pianta knew deep down something was very wrong with her seven-and-a-half month old son Jackson as she waited at Bunbury Hospital for his blood results.

Drug find could represent big win for our little patients

Dr Rishi Kotecha knows too well the devastation of a leukaemia diagnosis in a child, treating children as a consultant at Princess Margaret Hospital.

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.

New study exposes link between pesticides and childhood brain tumours

A new Telethon Institute study has revealed a potential link between pesticide treatments in the home and a higher risk of children developing brain tumours.

More research needed into mums smoking and childhood brain tumours

Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute are calling for further investigation into a potential link between maternal smoking and childhood brain tumours.

Researchers find new insight into genetics of aggressive cancer

Researchers at Telethon Institute have found genetic differences in the rare and aggressive NUT-midline carcinoma, presenting new treatment opportunities.