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Many of the Centre's researchers have been responsible for discovering and contributing to real game-changers, making a difference to children with diabetes.

The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre is a research centre that aims to improve the lives of children and young adults living with diabetes by bringing together research, education and clinical care.

Read about the Research Focus Area Leads at the Children's Diabetes Centre.

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic autoimmune disease that results from the immune system attacking the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. Unlike type 2 diabetes which is potentially preventable, type 1 is a non-preventable disease - currently, its exact cause is not known and there is no cure.

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Young people 13 years and older provided information on the health, school, internet and telephone services they used, as well as barriers to seeking help.

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A The Kids Research Institute Australia study has suggested the seasonal flu vaccine for children could also protect them from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), with the dual benefit easing pressure on hospitals.

Coming up in 2021 Contact us We have a a study to suit every age range in 2021!  From babies at just six weeks for the FluBub Study, through to

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A surge in invasive group A streptococcal reports in Australia has prompted The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers to call for a unified national public health response, with cases tipped to increase.

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An international trial reveals 95% of rheumatic heart disease patients prefer less painful penicillin injections under the skin, aiming to improve treatment adherence.