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Clinical Epigenetics

Epigenomic research at Telethon Kids explores the links between childhood disease and the molecular hallmarks of epigenetic control.

Research

Role of stem cell precursors in tissues

We have recently published a paper identifying precursor populations in peripheral lung (2017), and have also discovered that these populations can be found in multiple tissues.

Focus Area

Brain and Behaviour

The Brain and Behaviour research theme consists of five programs: Child Health Analytics, Development and Disability, Healthy Behaviours and Environments, Mental Health and Youth, Population Health.

Research

Feasibility of 24-hour hybrid closed loop insulin delivery in free living conditions

The aim of this study is to see if the Medtronic hybrid closed loop system, a portable artificial pancreas is feasibly to use in the home.

Get involved

The Life Course Centre is for all Centre members, and there are multiple ways to get involved beyond your vital contributions to the research program.

Focus Area

Chronic and Severe Diseases

The Chronic and Severe Diseases research theme consists of five programs: Diabetes, Metabolism and Clinical Sciences, Cancer, Perioperative Care, Precision Health, and Respiratory Health.

Research

A Database of the Complications of Obesity in Children

The Obesity Database records the characteristics and medical complications of children with obesity who present to treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital

Research

Oral Insulin Trial

To see if giving insulin by mouth (in a capsule) will delay or prevent T1DM in people at increased risk of developing diabetes.

News & Events

Building a secure attachment with your child

Secure attachments help children build resilience, self-worth, emotion regulation skills and healthy relationships.

Young people key to suicide prevention

Young people and their families have teamed up with youth mental health providers and researchers to deliver a report which tackles youth suicide in WA.