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Deciphering IGH rearrangement complexity and detection strategies in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a highly heterogeneous malignancy characterised by various genomic alterations that influence disease progression and therapeutic outcomes. Gene fusions involving the immunoglobulin heavy chain gene represent a complex and diverse category.

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Young people suggest anti-smoking style interventions for energy drinks

Researchers conducted a series of group interviews with young people to find out how much they knew about energy drinks and the consequences of drinking them.

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Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection in hospitalized adult patients in Cambodia

Despite high levels of global concern, little is known about the epidemiology of Clostridioides (Clostridium) difficile infection (CDI) in Cambodia. This study aimed to identify the prevalence and risk factors for CDI, and molecular types of C. difficile in hospitalized adults at Calmette Hospital, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 

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Exercise Sensations During Moderate-Intensity Heart-Rate-Clamped Cycling in Graded Hypoxia: A Qualitative Approach

To explore how graded hypoxia affects perceptual sensations during heart-rate-clamped cycling using qualitative methods.

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Getting kids into gear for learning

Researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia are running a school program designed to help children adjust their levels of alertness and attention in class.

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Multigenerational Familial and Environmental Risk for Autism (MINERvA) Network

The MINERvA Network will allow more accurate and precise determination of the contributions of familial and environmental factors to the etiology of autism.

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The Kids Kimberley: Researchers and communities working together

In 2016, with enabling donations from Denby Roberts, Stan Perron, Wesfarmers and Centurion, the Institute established a permanent presence in the Kimberley.

Biospecimen Service

BioSpecs is a flexible service that supports laboratory research by providing expert technical assistance in pre-analytical sample processing and nucleic acid extractions.

Screen time study reveals kids missing out on language development

Toddlers exposed to screen time at home are hearing fewer words and making fewer vocalisations, findings from the first longitudinal study to measure the relationship between family screen use and children’s language development have shown.

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Meningococcal research paves way for vaccine use

A series of The Kids Research Institute Australia studies looking at safety for Meningococcal ACWY vaccines in children has led the way for its use in Australia.

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WA Aboriginal Health Knowledge Network

A Network comprised of four regional sites to facilitate key medical, research and training activities undertaken in partnership with Aboriginal communities.

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Decades of bullying research pays off

Professor Donna Cross and her team at The Kids Research Institute Australia have challenged and overturned damaging attitudes that saw bullying tolerated in childhood.

Psychology

Find out more about Psychology services at CliniKids.

Past research

Find out about many of our previous research studies and trials, and those that are ongoing but are no longer recruiting participants.