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Fusionfinder: A software tool to identify expressed gene fusion candidates from RNA-seq data

The hallmarks of many haematological malignancies and solid tumours are chromosomal translocations, which may lead to gene fusions.

Exposure to pesticides and the risk of childhood brain tumors

This Australian case-control study of CBT investigated whether exposures to pesticides before pregnancy, during pregnancy and during childhood, were...

CMV drives the expansion of highly functional memory T cells expressing NK-cell receptors in renal transplant recipients

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common opportunistic infection encountered in renal transplant recipients (RTRs) and may be reactivated without symptoms at any time post-transplant.

Funding boost to melanoma research

A The Kids Research Institute Australia researcher will investigate new ways to harness the body’s own immune system to fight melanoma, thanks to Cancer Council WA funding.

Researchers unlock potential new cancer weapon

In an exciting breakthrough for cancer treatment, a new weapon to enable the immune system to combat the disease may have been unlocked.

Cheeky Jackson heads home after 7.5 month nightmare

Michelle Pianta knew deep down something was very wrong with her seven-and-a-half month old son Jackson as she waited at Bunbury Hospital for his blood results.

Drug find could represent big win for our little patients

Dr Rishi Kotecha knows too well the devastation of a leukaemia diagnosis in a child, treating children as a consultant at Princess Margaret Hospital.

The goal of Project Childrens' Cancer is to discover new, less toxic therapies

The goal of Project Children's Cancer is to discover new therapies that are more effective and less toxic to fight aggressive cancers in babies and children.

More research needed into mums smoking and childhood brain tumours

Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute are calling for further investigation into a potential link between maternal smoking and childhood brain tumours.

New study examines vacccine to prevent cervical cancer

The Telethon Institute for Child Health Research today announced a new study investigating a vaccine to prevent infection of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).