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Executive Director of The Kids to step down after 14 years of leadershipThe Kids Research Institute Australia today announced that Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM will step down as Executive Director in July 2026, after 14 years of distinguished leadership.
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A decade of data confirms observation is safe for most newborns with neuroblastomaA landmark study led by Dr Hetal Dholaria, The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher and Perth Children’s Hospital Oncologist, has confirmed that a “wait and watch” approach for newborns diagnosed with neuroblastoma is not only safe, but effective over the long term.
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Major donation to change the landscape of rare and undiagnosed diseaseThe Kids Research Institute Australia is proud to be a part of the Rare Care Comprehensive Centre (RCCC) for children with rare and undiagnosed disease, made possible thanks to one of Western Australia’s biggest philanthropic gifts.
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Speech Pathology Week at The KidsWe’re currently celebrating Speech Pathology Week at The Kids!
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Trans Pathways update to begin following Embrace Big Idea winTrans Pathways is set to receive an update in the lead-up to the ten-year anniversary of the release of this seminal study by The Kids Research Institute Australia.
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New research reveals crushing burden of Tourette syndrome and related disordersImpact for Tourette's, the first survey of its kind in Australia provides comprehensive national data on the daily challenges faced by children and adults living with tic-related disorders like Tourette syndrome
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Brain Cancer Awareness Month Q&A: Dr Hetal Dholaria’s vital work for WA KidsEach year in Australia, around 120 children are diagnosed with brain cancer, the leading cause of cancer-related death in young people.