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Validation of a mouse xenograft model system for gene expression analysis of human acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Pre-clinical models that effectively recapitulate human disease are critical for expanding our knowledge of cancer biology and drug resistance mechanisms.

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Setting the agenda: Urgent priorities to close the childhood cancer gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

A review led by the First Nations Childhood Cancer team at The Kids Research Institute Australia has highlighted the urgent need for Indigenous-specific studies focused on cancer outcomes, survivorship and equity.

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New clinical trial to improve outcomes for babies with leukaemia

The Australian arm of an international clinical trial looking at improved treatments for young babies with leukaemia has been awarded funding from the MRFF.

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Delivering smart drugs into cells

The Drug Discovery Unit has been finding ways for smart drugs to penetrate deep into cells and attacking their disease targets while causing fewer side effects

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Exposure to diesel exhaust increases risk of child brain tumours

Research at Telethon Institute has shown a correlation between brain tumours in young children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth.

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Researchers find new insight into genetics of aggressive cancer

Researchers at Telethon Institute have found genetic differences in the rare and aggressive NUT-midline carcinoma, presenting new treatment opportunities.

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Telethon Adventurers fund new brain tumour research fellowship

The Telethon Adventurers have announced a new research fellowship to investigate the genes involved in childhood brain tumours.

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Perth researchers decipher genetic pattern that predicts leukaemia relapse

Cancer researchers at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research have discovered a genetic pattern that predicts the likelihood of relapse

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Invasive fungal disease and antifungal prophylaxis in children with acute leukaemia: a multicentre retrospective Australian cohort study

Invasive fungal disease is a common and important complication in children with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). We describe the epidemiology of IFD in a large multicentre cohort of children with AML.