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Push to catch beneath-the-radar newborn virus

The Kids researchers are working with Perth Children’s Hospital and other experts across the country to get ahead of a sneaky virus few mums or even health professionals have heard of.

How traditional bush tucker could help boost Aboriginal children’s vitamin D

Researchers are collaborating with Community Elders to find out how bush tucker and traditional food can improve the health of Aboriginal children.

Partnering with government to influence policy and practice

The Kids Research Institute Australia Government Relations Advisor Fiona Roche said the BEACHES project was a great example of how the Institute is increasingly working in partnership with Government

EYI helps community spotlight dental health

Communities in the Central Great Southern region have known for years that dental health is a major issue for the smallest residents of their towns.

Database a crucial tool helping to fill the CDKL5 information void

The Kids Research Institute Australia disability researcher, Associate Professor Helen Leonard, played an important role in the identification of the differences that define CDD, thanks to her extensive experience researching Rett syndrome and running an Australian online database tracking Rett cases.

AREST CF Early Surveillance Program

The Early Surveillance Program (ESP) is the platform upon which the AREST CF research program is based.

Australia-Aotearoa Consortium for Epidemic Forecasting & Analytics (ACEFA)

The ACEFA NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence aims to support the timely, effective response to epidemic diseases in Australia through real-time data analytics, modelling, and forecasting.

AuTOmatic: Adaptive Trial of MessAging to improve Immunisation Coverage

Tom Snelling BMBS DTMH GDipClinEpid PhD FRACP Head, Infectious Disease Implementation Research 08 6319 1817 tom.snelling@thekids.org.au Head,

BCG vaccination to Reduce the impact of COVID-19 in Australian healthcare workers following Coronavirus Exposure (BRACE) Trial

This trial will determine whether BCG vaccination reduces the incidence and severity of COVID-19 but also whether BCG vaccination reduces other respiratory illnesses in healthcare workers.