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Plastics in human diets: development and evaluation of the 24-h Dietary Recall — Plastic Exposure and the Dietary Plastics ScoreHumans are commonly exposed to plastic through their dietary intake and food consumption patterns. Plastic-associated chemicals (PAC), such as bisphenols and phthalates, are recognized as endocrine-disrupting and are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and metabolic syndrome. However, accurate methods to assess dietary exposure to plastic products and PAC are inadequate, limiting interrogation of health impacts.
The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre is a research centre that aims to improve the lives of children and young adults living with diabetes by bringing together research, education and clinical care.
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WA Government to support research providing early and equitable access to the best diabetes technology for all children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetesResearchers from the Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre, a JDRF Global Centre of Excellence, have been awarded funding through the WA Child Research Fund (WACRF) to undertake research that aims to remove barriers and provide access to the most effective diabetes technologies for all children newly
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Save the date: CONNECT cuppa catch upWe will be hosting a CONNECT cuppa catch up with the Diabetes Team on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The event provides an opportunity to hear about the Centre’s research as well as chat to our researchers about their work.
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Community Involvement in the Centre's ResearchFind out what out T1D Community Representatives have been working on
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Capacity Building Grants now openThe Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre; a Breakthrough T1D Centre of Excellence is excited to offer Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) researchers and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students affiliated with the Global CoE, the opportunity to apply for sponsorship for training or capacity building related activities.
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Sports star awardWe are proud to have so many very talented children and youth in our T1D community.
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School holiday campDuring the recent school holidays, the Diabetes WA and Perth Children’s Hospital again ran a school holiday camp for kids living with type 1 diabetes.
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National Community and Consumer Involvement Committee UpdateNational committee members are a really important part of our research projects. Find out what they have been working on.
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Community Involvement in the CentreInvolving those who live with T1D or care for a child who lives with T1D is a primary focus for the Centre. This lived experience integral to making sure the research our Centre does is relevant and outcomes create meaningful impact for how they manage the condition on a day-to-day basis.