Search

Research

Listed are The Kids Research Institute Australia research teams involved in our Early Life & Life-Course Health Program. This program sits under the Early Environment research theme.

The mission of the Vaccine Trials Group is to improve the health of the community through immunisation and the prevention of infectious diseases.

The Airway Epithelial Research Team is investigating the role of the epithelium in the development of airway diseases including asthma, cystic fibrosis and lung transplant rejection.

Research

Studies in Europe show exposure of pregnant women to high levels of microbial products stimulate immune function maturation in their offspring

Research

The study aims to identify the mechanism for this so that this knowledge can be used to better treat asthma and allergies in both males and females.

Research

This project investigates how cells of the immune system respond to substances to cause allergies to help develop new treatments.

The Infectious Disease Implementation Research Team is a multi-disciplinary group researching the best way to implement infectious disease prevention and treatment strategies to improve the wellbeing of children and teenagers.

The research of the Translational Genetics team is focussed on providing molecular analysis of genetic variants (gene mutations), to better inform the early and accurate diagnosis of children living with genetic and rare diseases.

Our Child Physical Activity, Health and Development team focuses on improving children’s physical activity levels, health and development. We work to uncover the best environments, policies and programs to facilitate physically active lifestyles for lifelong health and wellbeing.

AuStralian Collaboration to Enhance Neuro-Development