Impact: In the Pipeline

On this Research Impact page, we list stories helping to show our exciting in-progress research currently "in the pipeline" towards translation. This is research which shows a real spark of potential to make a significant difference to children and families worldwide.

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Early detection helps delay onset of diabetes

A world-first study led by Dr Aveni Haynes at Telethon Kids’ Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre, is helping to detect early changes in blood sugar levels.

Healing airways so kids with asthma can breathe better

An exciting study is investigating whether a new therapeutic treatment for asthma will protect young sufferers from ongoing lung damage and improve their long-term health outcomes.

Journey Together for a better future for Aboriginal Kids

Aboriginal families and communities have endured the imposition of countless ‘solutions’ and had to live with the consequences of these ineffective initiatives. Those consequence are sadly evident in the unrelenting gap in outcomes for Aboriginal kids, compared with other Australian children.

New life breathed into ground-breaking Aboriginal child health survey

In 1998, The Kids Research Institute Australia embarked on one of the most ambitious population health projects in Western Australian history.

Pre-surgery fasting tablet helping to keep kids comfortable

The Perioperative Medicine team has developed a unique chewable tablet that gives the child the sensation of having a full stomach, without compromising their fasting regime.

Researchers call for rethink on infant screentime

A The Kids Research Institute Australia study has found the average six-month-old Australian baby has more than one hour of screen time each day.

Translation

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Paradigm Shift

This research changes the very way scientists think

Collaboration

This research shows how we work with others to make a difference