A program developed by Telethon Kids Institute researcher Dr Jenny Downs has led to dramatic improvements in the functioning of Chinese children with Rett syndrome, and could change the world. ...

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• 2018
• July

The Cancer Immunology team at Telethon Kids is investigating how the body's 'natural killer' cells can be harnessed to fight cancer – whilst also protecting kids from nasty chemotherapy side effects. ...

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• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2018
• July

Led by nine Elders, the Ngulluk Koolunga Ngulluk Koort Project is working to generate a better understanding of early childhood development from an Aboriginal/Nyoongar perspective. ...

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• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2018
• July

Leading paediatrician, infectious diseases specialist and Executive Director of the Telethon Kids Institute, Professor Jonathan Carapetis, has been recognised for his significant contribution towards medical research with the award of Member of the Order of Australia (AM). ...

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• 2018
• June

As many as a quarter of Australian babies aren’t getting vaccinated on time, leaving them at risk of developing life-threatening illnesses such as whooping cough when they are most vulnerable. ...

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• News & Events at Telethon Kids
• 2018
• June