News & Events at The Kids

FEATURED 8 April 2026

Internationally renowned researcher named new Executive Director at The Kids

Professor Caroline Homer AO - a globally recognised leader in maternal and child health, with an international career that spans clinical care, academic research, policy influence and senior leadership - has been named The Kids Research Institute Australia’s third Executive Director.

Dad’s Dream Inspires Global Cancer Fight

11 February 2013

Chronic lung disease link targeted in new research study

5 February 2013

Childhood asthma targeted in new research

15 January 2013

Large-scale study uncovers a single major genetic risk factor for fatal parasitic disease

7 January 2013

Researchers find new insight into genetics of aggressive cancer

17 December 2012

Exposure to diesel exhaust increases risk of child brain tumours

11 December 2012

Arsenic in drinking water linked to lung disease

5 December 2012

National focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders welcomed

29 November 2012

Andrew Whitehouse: environmental links to autism

27 November 2012

The science of immunisation: Questions and answers

26 November 2012

National funding success for child health researchers

19 October 2012

Vitamin B crucial to children’s mental health

4 October 2012