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Outstanding mentor named Eureka prize finalist

Leading infectious diseases researcher, Clinical Associate Professor Deborah Lehmann AO, has been named a finalist for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes for her work training and mentoring a new generation of researchers.

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Important things you should know about this year’s flu season

News headlines about the large number of life-threatening cases of the flu in Western Australia this winter have been hard to miss - find out what you can do to protect your family.

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Major grant empowers community voices to drive reduction in skin infections

Aboriginal community members throughout the Kimberley will take a lead role in driving healthy skin messages within their own communities thanks to a major funding boost to The Kids Research Institute Australia’s SToP Trial.

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Ear health partnership brings brighter future for Aboriginal kids

A new partnership between The Kids Research Institute Australia, Dr George Sim and St John of God Murdoch Hospital will offer essential surgery at no cost for a group of Aboriginal children suffering severe ear infections.

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WA parents oblivious to true danger of the flu

Perth parents are underestimating the serious consequences of the flu, with only 19 per cent of children under five years of age currently immunized against the virus ahead of the peak winter flu season.

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Watershed approach to improve cystic fibrosis treatment

The Kids researchers are pioneering an exciting new approach to clinical trials, which aims to fast-track the best treatments for people with rare and complex diseases.

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Meningococcal vaccine provides extra protection for bubs

In 2017, a steep rise in cases of meningococcal disease caused by the W strain sparked a wave of concern for parents in Western Australia.

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National guideline to tackle record rates of skin infection

Researchers have developed the first National Healthy Skin Guideline to address record rates of skin infections in Australia’s Indigenous communities.

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Perth mums play instrumental part in world-first vaccine

New mothers in Perth are teaming up with researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia in a global bid to develop the first vaccine to prevent Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) disease.

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New RHD research collaboration with Danila Dilba Health Service

The Kids Research Institute Australia and Menzies School of Health Research have joined forces with Danila Dilba Health Service to look at improving treatment for RHD.