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Pioneering paediatric oncologist receives top cancer research awardAssociate Professor Rishi Kotecha, Co-Head of Leukaemia Translational Research at The Kids Research Institute Australia Cancer Centre and Consultant Paediatric Oncologist at Perth Children's Hospital, has been named Cancer Council WA’s 2024 Cancer Researcher of the Year.
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Study finds folate protects against childhood brain tumoursA national study led by Perth's Telethon Institute has found that folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of childhood brain tumours
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New insight into treatment options for rare childhood brain tumour, 2011 Media Release, Telethon Institute for Child Health ResearchA new study led by Australian researchers has outlined for the first time the best treatment options for children suffering from meningioma
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Continuing the cancer fightWork by the Institute's Division of Children's Leukaemia and Cancer Research has been recognised with three research grants from the Cancer Council of WA.
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Apache Energy joins Telethon Institute in cancer research partnershipApache Energy and the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research today signed a two-year partnership
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New study examines vacccine to prevent cervical cancerThe Telethon Institute for Child Health Research today announced a new study investigating a vaccine to prevent infection of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
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Aberrant expression of aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A (ALDH1A) subfamily genes in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a common feature of T-lineage tumoursThe class 1A aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH1A) subfamily of genes encode enzymes that function at the apex of the retinoic acid (RA) signalling pathway.
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Vehicle refuelling, use of domestic wood heaters and the risk of childhood brain tumours: Results from an Australian case-control studyThe aetiology of childhood brain tumours (CBT) is largely unknown.
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Participation in paediatric cancer studies: Timing and approach to recruitmentIn this sub-study, we aimed to investigate factors that may have influenced study participation and completeness of survey completion.
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Chemotherapy increases amenability of surgical resection in congenital glioblastomaBrain tumors presenting in infancy, especially during the first 6 months of life.