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Claire Perrozzi

Speech Pathologist

Amanda Cleaver

Head, Research Services

Improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention of recurrent tonsillitis

Strep A causes over 775 million infections each year world-wide, including over 615 million cases of tonsil infection (Strep throat).

Defining Group A Streptococcus interaction with the tonsil epithelium to inform vaccine development

A vaccine that prevents the initial attachment of Strep A to the tonsils would reduce the incidence of Strep throat and severe diseases that result.

Defining target penicillin concentrations for subsequent studies of a reformulated long-acting benzathine penicillin prototype

Aims: To determine the minimum inhibitory concentrations of penicillin G against a representative collection of Strep A strains; and to evaluate the impact of penicillin G concentration and size of bacterial inoculum on the prophylactic effect for Strep A strains

Starting or returning to school after the holidays

We know many autistic children may be more sensitive to transitions so may need some extra supports at this time.

Come along to our first ever Science & Sip for teachers

Want to find out more about what an excursion to The Kids is all about? Join us for our first ever Science & Sip!

The people behind the research: First Nations voices driving impact at The Kids

Learn more about some of our inspiring First Nations researchers and staff members whose leadership, knowledge and lived experience are shaping how research is done at The Kids.

Science on the Swan

Science on the Swan 2016 brings together experts from multiple disciplines who will talk on their latest discoveries and advances in health and biotechnology.

West Coast Cancer Meeting 2025

Join us as WA’s cancer research community comes together at the inaugural West Coast Cancer Meeting.