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Optimising our national Covid-19 vaccine program could be one step closer thanks to new research now underway at The Kids Research Institute Australia investigating the most effective, long-term strategies for booster vaccinations.

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Papua New Guinean researcher Dr Lincoln Timinao has been awarded the 2025 Deborah Lehmann Research Award (DLRA) for his work aimed at investigating the burden of malaria in young children.

We encourage students to apply for scholarships to support their studies. Applications for non-university scholarships can be made through the Institute.

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A unique study purposely giving participants Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) to learn how much penicillin it takes to prevent infection has found the amount needed is much lower than previously thought – a discovery that will transform thinking on treatment for people living with rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

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Nutrition is important during the COVID-19 pandemic because it can provide both physical and mental health benefits.

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Every decision a child with type 1 diabetes makes can impact on their blood glucose levels.

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A lifelong auto-immune condition that can affect anyone, but is most commonly diagnosed in childhood.

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The teenage years can be a challenging time for families, a period made even more difficult if a child has type 1 diabetes.

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With Perth and WA’s south-west in the grip of several days of extreme heat, The Kids Research Institute Australia experts share their top tips on keeping your children safe in the hot weather.

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Eight The Kids Research Institute Australia-led projects will benefit from a Western Australian Government boost to health research for the State’s children and young people.