Doctor listening to child's heartbeat
02 March 2023

Researchers uncover how gene that increases risk of genetic heart disease works, paving way for new treatments

Researchers have discovered how a gene that increases the risk of developing genetic...

Mother holding baby
27 February 2023

Babies born preterm decreased slightly and stillborn rates unchanged during first wave of COVID-19 lockdowns

Babies born preterm decreased and stillborn rates remained unchanged during the first...

Children smiling for camera
24 February 2023

Health institutions applaud $620M injection for strong and resilient health systems in the Pacific and Southeast Asia

An alliance of Australia’s leading health and development institutions, including...

Child on bed during medical treatment
24 February 2023

Stem cell-derived kidneys could help better understand rare kidney disorder

Growing stem cell-derived kidneys in the laboratory could help better understand a rare...

Girl in bed holding stuffed animal
23 February 2023

Children undergoing chemotherapy could benefit from Apple Watch monitoring

Children undergoing chemotherapy could benefit from a new Murdoch Children’s Research...

Mother holding young baby
22 February 2023

Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 separated after birth resulting in low breastfeeding rates

Most babies born to mothers with COVID-19 were separated after birth resulting in low...

Children sitting on grass
21 February 2023

Changing Children's Chances project addresses the inequity faced by Australian children

Reducing inequities in children’s health and development would have immediate and...

Professors Frank Oberklaid and Sharon Goldfeld at The Early Years Strategy Summit
20 February 2023

Early Years Summit a welcome focus on Australian children

Murdoch Children’s Research Institute was a key participant in the Albanese Government’s...

Child having bandaid put on arm after receiving a vaccine
17 February 2023

Australian researchers team up with Moderna on mRNA Strep A vaccine

An international network led by The University of Queensland and including Murdoch...

16 February 2023

Research begins to better understand link between early-life body size and pre-menopausal breast cancer

MCRI researcher Professor Terry Dwyer has received a grant to better understand the link...

Child being given asthma puffer by parent
15 February 2023

Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma but are often irregular and inconsistent

Frequent GP visits improve health outcomes for children with asthma, however, they are...

Teacher helping students in a class
14 February 2023

Innovative digital program to decode youth mental health and well-being

A new evidence-backed, video-led education program featuring TV, TikTok and sporting...

06 February 2023

MRFF projects improving the health and well-being of Australians

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is a $20 billion long-term investment supporting...

Child getting a doctor's checkup
27 January 2023

World-first guidelines created to help prevent heart complications in children during cancer treatment

The world’s first international clinical guidelines to help prevent and treat heart...

Baby being fed solids
27 January 2023

New evidence to help families know when to introduce solids and allergenic foods

Introduction of peanuts and eggs before children turn one helps to prevent food allergy,...