The research of the Translational Genetics team is focussed on providing molecular analysis of genetic variants (gene mutations), to better inform the early and accurate diagnosis of children living with genetic and rare diseases. ...

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• Chronic and Severe Diseases
• Precision Health

Our team’s vision is to reduce the burden of infectious diseases in children and their families through comprehensive approaches to understanding the burden of disease, developing and optimising diagnosis and treatment strategies and evaluating and informing current and future prevention programs. ...

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• Early Environment
• Infection and Vaccines

Listed are the Telethon Kids Institute research teams involved in our Early Life & Life-Course Health Program. This program sits under the Early Environment research theme. ...

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• Early Environment

From Marginalised to Empowered: transformative methods for Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Chief Investigators: Professor Fiona Stanley (Telethon ...

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• Indigenous Health

Out of the discussions with the our partners and in particular the Kimberley Aboriginal Medical Services (KAMS) the Institute has commenced initial ...

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• Indigenous Health
• Kulunga Aboriginal Unit

According to the Young Minds Matter study, mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression are experienced by approximately one in seven or 560,000 young people in Australia. These disorders can often have a significant impact on children’s learning and development and on family life. ...

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Every child deserves the best possible start in life. Evidence demonstrates the period from pre-birth to three years is a vital period of development. It lays the foundations for a child’s future and has life-long impacts on health, education, job opportunities, social inclusion and wellbeing. ...

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Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is caused by a highly contagious virus spread mainly through coughing and sneezing. An annual flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent flu outbreaks. ...

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Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre Associate Professor Anthony Kicic is a researcher with the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, which is a ...

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• 2021
• In the pipeline

Elder Researchers Aunty Dale Tilbrook and Dr Noel Nannup Researchers are collaborating with Community Elders to find out how bush tucker and ...

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• 2022
• Collaboration