16 November 2021

New childhood brain centre brings fresh hope to families

A new centre backed by the Victorian Government is leading the nation's efforts against...

15 November 2021

Penicillin significantly reduces rheumatic heart disease progression in children

A regular, affordable antibiotic treatment significantly reduced the risk of underlying...

12 November 2021

Enabling responsible sharing of genomic data to benefit human health

As genomic medicine moves towards standard of care, sharing human genomic data across...

10 November 2021

Early-career researchers awarded for contributions to newborn medicine

The Royal Women’s Hospital Dr Kate Hodgson and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute...

10 November 2021

Most children with cancer have mild COVID-19 and make full recovery

Most children and adolescents with cancer have mild COVID-19 disease and make a full...

06 November 2021

Grants secured to advance research into childhood conditions

Ten Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) scientists have received federal...

05 November 2021

Caution needed before vaccinating under 12 years against COVID-19: Risks and benefits require careful scrutiny

Any decision to vaccinate all children under 12 years of age against COVID-19 must be...

01 November 2021

Researchers receive scholarships to help advance their healthcare projects

Two Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) researchers have been awarded...

29 October 2021

Children with mental health problems at increased risk of mental disorders as adults

Children with mental health problems were at increased risk of developing a mental...

27 October 2021

Research group chosen as Collaborating Centre for Scabies Control

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the Murdoch Children's Research...

20 October 2021

Data informing the return of students to classrooms and measures to keep schools COVID safe

The data informing the return of students to classrooms in Victoria and measures to keep...

19 October 2021

Common infections in pregnant mums linked to leukaemia risk in children

Common maternal infections during pregnancy, such as urinary and respiratory tract...

18 October 2021

Researcher receives grant to explore food allergy remission in children

Murdoch Children's Research Institute Professor Mimi Tang and her team have been awarded...

15 October 2021

Cell-based influenza vaccine provides protection against the flu in children

A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in...

15 October 2021

Mental health program expands to more primary schools

A pilot mental health program successfully trialled in Victorian primary schools will be...