Here we show that transfected macrophages stably expressing wild-type Nramp1 (Nramp1+) control the net replication of B. thailandensis, but not B. pseudomallei. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• August 2017

Here we examined single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in these genes as risk factors for cutaneous (CL) and mucosal leishmaniasis (ML), and leishmaniasis... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• March 2015

Uniformly low expression of IFN and IFNGR1 in PKDL skin biopsies could explain parasite persistence ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• December 2014

The interaction between genotype and Epstein Barr virus emerges as relevant for multiple sclerosis etiology. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• May 2013

Preventing the rise in obesity is a global public health priority. Neighbourhood environments can help or undermine people's efforts to manage their weight, depending on availability of nutritious and nutrient-poor 'discretionary' foods. The proportion of household food budgets spent on eating outside the home is increasing. To inform nutrition policy at a local level, an objective assessment of the nutritional quality of foods and beverages on food service menus that is context-specific is needed. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• February 2023

The Future Proofing Study (FPS) was established to examine factors associated with the onset and course of mental health conditions during adolescence. This paper describes the design, methods, and baseline characteristics of the FPS cohort. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

There is a dire paucity of research into the burden, correlates and motives of substance use among trans young people in Australia. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2024
• August 2024

Gina Trapp GT BHSc(Hons1A), RPHNutr, PhD ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research 0410 589 374 Gina.Trapp@telethonkids.org.au ARC DECRA Fellow & Head of Food and Nutrition Research Dr Gina Trapp is Head of Food and Nutrition Research ...

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Yael Perry YP BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) PhD Program Head, Mental Health & Youth; Head, Youth Mental Health 08 6319 1298 yael.perry@telethonkids.org.au Program Head, Mental Health & Youth; Head, Youth Mental Health @yaelperry she/her/hers A/Prof ...

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The study highlights the need for support for parents and carers of young people who engage in self-harm ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• May 2020

The promoter landscape of several non-human model organisms is far from complete ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• November 2017

This study aimed to summarize the attributes that have been examined in existing peer-reviewed studies of Australian consumer nutrition environments ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• May 2018