11 August 2020

A parents' cuddle helps NICU babies breathe better

New MCRI research shows how skin-to-skin contact between a parent and child, helps the...

07 August 2020

Australian first trial aims to identify those at risk of heart damage following cancer treatment

The Murdoch Children's Research Institute is recruiting patients for a new national...

05 August 2020

Kids receiving ‘good enough’ mental health treatment do not improve

The majority of children and adolescents with mental health problems in Australia are...

31 July 2020

Stem cell project aims to better understand impact of COVID-19 on different organs

Researchers at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), with other...

10 July 2020

Major cause of rare genetic mitochondrial disease identified

A cutting-edge study from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has given...

08 July 2020

Childhood obesity linked to poor heart health signs at 11-12 years 

Toddlers who were obese or overweight show concerning signs of cardiovascular disease at...

01 July 2020

New federal funding to improve child urinary tract infection treatment and neck injury management

MCRI researchers have been awarded two federal MRFF Grants, totalling over $4.1M, to...

24 June 2020

Clinical trial testing new treatment for childhood cancer receives funding boost

A clinical trial testing whether a cancer drug can shrink tumours in children with a...

24 June 2020

Medicinal cannabis may reduce behavioural problems in kids with intellectual disabilities

Cannabidiol, a type of medicinal cannabis, may reduce severe behavioural problems in...

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24 June 2020

Critically-ill Australian children receive genetic tests in record time

Access to life-saving genomic testing for critically-ill children across Australia is a...

child feeling unwell
23 June 2020

Childhood stroke and concussion research receives $5.9M boost

MCRI researchers have received two Federal Government grants, totalling $5.9M, to...

19 June 2020

Infants sought for vitamin D trial aiming to reduce food allergy

Food allergy researchers are seeking more than 1,700 babies for a trial testing whether...

17 June 2020

Federal commitment to help prevent, cure and manage food allergies

A bi-partisan Federal parliamentary inquiry has accepted all recommendations put forward...

16 June 2020

Treatment plan helps keep young cancer patients home

An Australian program that avoids hospital admission for some young cancer patients with...

12 June 2020

Trial seeking kids allergic to egg to test pioneering allergy treatment

A trial led by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) is recruiting 80...