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Meet the speakers Prof. Bob Hancock      Title: Canada Research Chair in Health and Genomics; Director, Centre for Microbial Diseases and Immunity

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The dangers of melanoma

Head of Cancer Immunotherapy Research at the The Kids Cancer Centre, Dr Jason Waithman, says Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

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New CoLab funding supports innovative therapeutic playgroup trial

It’s hoped a new therapeutic playgroup being trialled in Perth will help parents and caregivers cut through the stress and become more confident.

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Register for the 2017 Annual Community Lecture: David Bloom on Child Health and the Wealth of Nations (Nov 1)

Register now to attend this compelling talk at the Heath Ledger Theatre in Perth on the evening of Wednesday, November 1 2017.

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Cheeky Jackson heads home after 7.5 month nightmare

Michelle Pianta knew deep down something was very wrong with her seven-and-a-half month old son Jackson as she waited at Bunbury Hospital for his blood results.

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Drug find could represent big win for our little patients

Dr Rishi Kotecha knows too well the devastation of a leukaemia diagnosis in a child, treating children as a consultant at Princess Margaret Hospital.

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New policy provides much needed focus on overlooked youth

The need for a WA Youth Health Policy has been evident for years. Now, with The Kids Research Institute Australia helping to drive the project, it is coming to fruition.

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Robot babies increase teen pregnancy rates

These infant simulators are given to high school students to take care of as part of a teen pregnancy prevention program known as Virtual Infant Parenting.

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Project helps Ethan belong

Ethan recently took part in Belong, a study led by The Kids which aims to ensure deaf and hard of hearing kids have a happy & positive school experience