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Research

While there is potential for societal benefit from linkage and integration of large datasets, there are gaps in our understanding of the implications for children and young people, and limited inclusion of their views within this discourse. We aimed to understand the views and expectations of children, young people and their parents/caregivers in Aotearoa New Zealand regarding child health data storage, linkage and consent for use.

Research

Supratentorial RELA fusion (ST-RELA) ependymomas (EPNs) are resistant tumors without an approved chemotherapeutic treatment. Unfortunately, the molecular mechanisms that lead to chemoresistance traits of ST-RELA remain elusive. The aim of this study was to assess RELA fusion-dependent signaling modules, specifically the role of the Hedgehog (Hh) pathway as a novel targetable vulnerability in ST-RELA.

Read about the management staff of the Children's Diabetes Centre, Dr Charles Czank and Nirubasini Paramalingam.

Our Centre is involved with a wide range of research projects, many involving collaborating with partners to run trials of new technologies and treatments.

Our research group is looking for patterns in newly diagnosed diabetic patients in WA to understand the characteristics and risk factors of children with T1D.

Find out how to participate in our research and community group

News & Events

The Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre; a Breakthrough T1D Centre of Excellence is excited to offer Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) researchers and Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students affiliated with the Global CoE, the opportunity to apply for sponsorship for training or capacity building related activities.

News & Events

We are proud to have so many very talented children and youth in our T1D community.

News & Events

During the recent school holidays, the Diabetes WA and Perth Children’s Hospital again ran a school holiday camp for kids living with type 1 diabetes.