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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grant aims to prevent deadly infections in early life

Newborn babies and their fragile immune systems struggle to fight off nasty infections such as septicaemia, pneumonia and gastroenteritis.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher recognised for saving children in PNG

Clinical Associate Professor Deborah Lehmann has been recognised for her dedication to reducing the burden of infectious diseases in Papua New Guinea (PNG) with an award supporting research in the Western Pacific named in her honour.

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Ear Explorers shows latest video technology helps ear disease diagnosis

Findings from The Kids Research Institute Australia’s ‘Ear Explorers’ real-life research project undertaken as part of the 2019 Telethon weekend, found short videos were more helpful than photos when making a diagnosis.

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The Kids Research Institute Australia research projects supported with WA Near-miss Awards

14 important The Kids Research Institute Australia research projects have received support under the inaugural WA Near-miss Awards (WANMA) funding program.

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Staples and The Kids Research Institute Australia launch new fundraising range for children's medical research

Staples is launching a new range of office, facility & education products to help support the incredible child health & development research of The Kids.

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Aussie kids using strengths to overcome hurdles

The Multiple Strength Indicator is a strength based measure that provides information on children’s developmental strengths as they commence full-time school.

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New app helps teens think twice

Professor Donna Cross’ innovative research aims to protect children from the harmful effects of online bullying.

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Vaccination Q&A with Dr Chris Blyth

Immunisation plays an important role in preventing disease within our community. Watch Dr Chris Blyth answer some commonly asked questions about vaccines.

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An open letter to WA families

My colleagues and I at Perth's The Kids Research Institute Australia study how to make current vaccines work better, reduce common side effects, and develop new vaccines.

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Young Minds Matter overview

Young Minds Matter was funded by the Australian Government Department of Health. The survey was conducted at The University of Western Australia...