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Most children with a condition that causes a temporary weakness or paralysis of the muscles in the face recover without medication within six months, according to a new study. The research, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and published in Neurology, found the steroid
Acknowledged as a leader in medical research, MCRI is proud to have staff who have dedicated time and energy to breaking down barriers and creating more inclusive workplaces. Among them are Dr Sarah Stephenson and Erin Crellin, whose advocacy has made lasting contributions to the Institute and
Many of us would like to be a bit taller, but for some children it would be life-changing.A world-first treatment, developed from MCRI-led research, is allowing those with achondroplasia to grow at the same rate as their peers and possibly avoid surgery.Achondroplasia is caused by a gene mutation
By Elisha Riggs and Nicky Kilpatrick Oral health is a significant public health issue. In Australia, tooth decay in children is one of the most common reasons for hospital admission requiring a general anaesthetic for 1 to 4 year olds. The migration of people from around the world adds complexity
The Cognition and Longitudinal Assessments of Risk Factors over 30 Years (CLARiFY) diabetes complications study is identifying lifelong factors that impact brain health and outcomes in Type 1 Diabetes
This event is finished. Watch video recordings from the symposium or Download the program for more information (Download PDF 145KB) Video 1 - Rapid Genomic Sequencing in Critically Ill Children Introduction Video 2 - Overview of the Acute Care Genomics Program Video 3 - Health
The Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics Unit (CEBU) specialises in biostatistics, epidemiological methods, and data management. With co-funding from the University of Melbourne, we provide expertise and support to all researchers on the Melbourne Children's campus
Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has marked four decades of pioneering discoveries and shaping child health policy during an event at Parliament House in Canberra. MCRI Director Professor Kathryn North AC was joined today alongside Federal Health Minister Mark Butler, MP Dr Mike
Four Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) researchers have been recognised for their child health research into improving cancer treatments, the effect of the environment on health, better understanding female infertility and reducing health inequities.
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