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Our team aims to optimise lung health early in life to ensure the best possible health outcomes later in life.
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National Hybrid Closed-Loop Outpatient TrialThe national Hybrid Closed-Loop Outpatient Trial will test the use of an automated insulin delivery system to see if it is better at optimising blood glucose levels than standard therapy.
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Western Australian DNA and Longitudinal Serum Bank for Weight RegulationThis resource will allow researchers to carry out studies which will look at the genetic causes of excessive weight gain and identify biomarkers

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Can exercise training Improve health in young people with type 2 diabetes?We are studying exercise in young people with T2DM and obese young people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
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Closed Loop Study - MulticentreA Closed-Loop System will potentially have a major impact upon acute and chronic complications of diabetes as well as upon their quality of life

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Precision HealthUses personalised approaches to healthcare, aiming to tailor prevention and treatment strategies based on genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. This theme strives to make healthcare more targeted and effective fo each child's unique needs.
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McCusker Charitable Foundation grant in support of the Undiagnosed Diseases ProgramThe Kids Research Institute Australia congratulates Prof Gareth Baynam and Dr Timo Lassmann on their grant over three years from the McCusker Charitable Foundation.
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The impact of Influenza infection during early life on immune developmentThis study will investigate the why disease is worse in infants and how early life viral infection impacts the developing immune system.
Findings from the Ngulluk Koolunga Ngulluk Koort (Our Children, Our Heart) Project community forums and focus groups.

The Adolescent Health and Wellbeing team works in partnership with young people to understand their priority needs and the best ways to address these. This includes informing evidence-based policies and co-designing accessible and responsive health services.