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Characterising the development of molecular and hormonal circadian rhythm development in preterm infants

Jane Pillow BMedSci (Dist) MBBS, PhD (Dist) FRACP Head, Developmental Chronobiology jane.pillow@thekids.org.au Head, Developmental Chronobiology

Developing and characterising juvenile models of aggressive paediatric brain cancers for the evaluation of novel immunotherapies.

While profound treatment responses have been realised using immunotherapy for some cancer types, this is yet to be seen for paediatric brain cancer patients.

Finding new, safer and targeted therapies for paediatric brain cancer that amplify responses to radiation therapy

Radiation therapy is an essential component of brain cancer treatment. However, the high doses currently required are extremely damaging to the growing brains and bodies of children.

The Missing Piece Surveillance Study: A surveillance study for strep A pharyngitis and impetigo in the Kimberley, Australia

The Missing Piece Surveillance Study is a prospective surveillance study to determine the concurrent burden of skin and throat infections in children, from two remote communities in Northern Australia.

An immunometabolomic approach to unmask developmental regulation of innate immunity and asthma risk

Deborah James Pat Strickland Read Holt PhD PhD, DSc, FRCPath, FRCPI, FAA Head, Pregnancy and Early Life Immunology Honorary Research Associate

Mechanisms of Acute Viral Respiratory Illness in Children (MAVRIC)

Large numbers of children need emergency medical treatment each year for respiratory illnesses, particularly for wheezing and asthma.

Time investment and child development

This project aims to explore how Australian children spend their time over an extended and important period of their lives (from birth to 16/17 years old) and how such time allocation contributes to their development outcomes.

The Impact of Unfavourable Climatic Conditions on Children and Families

This project aims to explore the impacts of unfavourable climatic conditions on children and families.

Healthway Chronic Conditions

The aim of this project is to develop and test a series of modules to promote mental health among young people with chronic conditions, using a positive psychology framework.