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Aarti Saiganesh

Senior Program Manager, CliniKids

Aarti Saiganesh

Senior Program Manager, CliniKids

BSc (Hons), PhD

aarti.saiganesh@thekids.org.au

+61 8 6319 1312

Aarti is the Senior Program Manager at CliniKids. CliniKids is the first clinical service of the Institute, integrating world-class research with a clinical service for young children with autism or developmental delay. Aarti is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the team via the integration of research, clinical services and professional training programs.

Aarti has a strong track record of leading large programs, building partnerships and optimising processes to bridge the gap between research and impact. 

Aarti completed her PhD at the The Kids Research Institute Australia in 2018 in the field of allergy and immunology and has a unique combination of core research and project management skillsets, with previous experience as a benchtop scientist. 

During her research career, she developed a keen interest in research management which led her to her previous position managing the BREATH Team at the Institute where she oversaw 12 research projects across Australia (WA, NT, QLD), including 9 remote communities. She has developed a reputation for fostering excellent working relationships with Aboriginal communities, clinicians and government organisations in order to deliver on research outcomes. She actively contributes to Institute-wide initiatives and is a key contributor to the Aboriginal Research Standards Training. 

Education and Qualifications

  • PhD, University of Western Australia (2018) 
  • BSc – Medical Science (First Class Honours), University of Western Australia (2013) 
  • BSc – Human Biology Preclinical, Curtin University (2012) 

Awards/Honours

  • 2022 - Emerging Leader, Telethon Kids Institute
  • 2017-2018 - Postgraduate Scholarship, Telethon Kids Institute
  • 2016 - Overseas Travel Award, University of Western Australia
  • 2016 - School of Paediatrics and Child Health Award, University of Western Australia
  • 2015-2017 - Stan and Jean Perron Top-Up Scholarship, Telethon Kids Institute
  • 2014-2017 - Safety-Net Top-Up Scholarship, The University of Western Australia
  • 2014-2017 - Australian Postgraduate Award, The University of Western Australia
Published research

Barriers and Facilitators to Timely Detection and Optimal Management of Chronic Wet Cough in Aboriginal Children Across Australia From the Perspectives of Carers of Aboriginal Children

Published research Aboriginal Health Autism Research Vaccine Trials Group Wet Cough Subsite: Walyan BREATH Child and adolescent health
Learn more about Barriers and Facilitators to Timely Detection and Optimal Management of Chronic Wet Cough in Aboriginal Children Across Australia From the Perspectives of Carers of Aboriginal Children

October 2026