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CIRCA DIEM

The CIRCA DIEM Study is a clinical research study being coordinated by the Chronobiology Team at The Kids Research Institute Australia, who are based in Perth, Western Australia and involving research teams from around the world.

Developing new immune based therapies for neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a complex childhood cancer of the nerve cells and the most common solid tumour in children outside of the brain. The average age of diagnosis is 1-2 years and tragically 50% of children with high-risk neuroblastoma lose their battle within five years.

Kids are not small adults, Identifying age-dependent drug targets in paediatric oncology

Cancers in children are very different to cancers in adults. However, most therapeutic strategies are designed explicitly for adult cancers, and then used in children if proven safe.

Sibling Stories: Improving the mental health of siblings of trans youth

Some studies indicate siblings of transgender (trans) and gender diverse young people often experience negative mental health impacts such as anxiety and depression due to complicated familial, individual and social factors associated with having a trans sibling.

The Perspectives and Experiences of Trauma-Informed Practice Education and Training: From Early Career Teachers

This study aims to investigate early career teachers’ education, knowledge, perceptions and experiences of trauma-informed practice in Western Australia.

A trauma-focused program for childhood and adolescent dissociation

Dissociation is the act of separating oneself from reality and is often used by children and young people to disconnect from traumatic experiences.

Building a culturally safe mental health system for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people

The impact of colonisation, genocide, and continuing discriminatory policies have created a context for ongoing disadvantage, trauma, and high rates of mental health issues for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Infection Transmission in Early Childhood Education and Care: a mixed methods study to inform future interventions

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed many uncertainties and incorrect assumptions about respiratory pathogen transmission.

Billboard Busters: Exploring Children's Views on Outdoor Advertising

"Billboard Busters: Exploring Children's Views on Outdoor Advertising" is a groundbreaking study that examines schoolchildren's attitudes towards outdoor advertisements.

Rainbow Knowledge: Broome & Kununurra

Rainbow Knowledge: Broome & Kununurra is a First Nations led research project that aims to explore the perspectives, social emotional wellbeing (SEWB) and mental health experiences of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Asexual (LGBTQA+) or other sexually