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Prime Minister’s Prize for pioneering WA anaesthetist

Congratulations to trailblazing Western Australian paediatric anaesthetist and researcher Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, who has been awarded a prestigious Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for globally influential research that has made surgery and recovery safer for babies and children.

Landmark study halves skin infections in remote Aboriginal kids

Led by The Kids Research Institute Australia and Aboriginal health organisations in close partnership with nine Aboriginal communities in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, the five-year SToP Trial set out to identify the best possible methods to See, Treat and Prevent painful skin sores and scabies.

Worrying trends reinforce need for kids health research

Child health experts are concerned by a significant increase in the number of Australian children requiring learning support at school.

Respiratory researcher named joint winner of prestigious Premier’s Science Award

Congratulations to respiratory health researcher and clinician Dr Pam Laird, who was last night named joint winner of Early Career Scientist of the Year at the 2024 Premier’s Science Awards.

Philanthropic legacy dedicated to seeing all kids with cancer survive and thrive

One of WA’s biggest ever philanthropic gifts will transform childhood cancer research and treatment by improving outcomes for children with cancer and discovering more effective and less toxic treatments.

Colostrum’s critical role in fighting undernutrition

In celebration of World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7), we're thrilled to share our latest research that's revolutionising our understanding of breast milk and supporting breastfeeding mothers.

New Chair for The Kids Research Institute Australia

Business leader Naomi Flutter has been appointed Chair of The Kids Research Institute Australia.

Embrace 2024 Big Idea winner announced

A project that aims to understand and support the mental health of Australians with complex gender-affirmation experiences has received the $150,000 Embrace Big Idea Grant for 2024.

Crucial advancement in the treatment of childhood sarcoma

Cure Cancer and The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher Dr Ben Wylie announced new potential treatment in time for Childhood Sarcoma Awareness month.

Early childhood researcher a finalist in peak South Australian science awards

A The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher whose PhD studies highlighted the link between screen time exposure and toddlers’ language development has been named a finalist in South Australia’s Science Excellence and Innovation Awards.