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Dr Kak-Ming Ling, a Wal-yan Respiratory researcher at the Kids Research Institute Australia, has been awarded a $25,000 Illuminate Award for her work to change that. Supported by Conquer Cystic Fibrosis, the award was presented at the 2026 Illuminate PitchFest hosted by The Kids.
The key projects undertaken at Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre.
Leading the fight against Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Western Australia.
Meet the team at Phage WA, who are working to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through phage therapy.
Our team uses AI to quickly analyse large amounts of genetic data to help discover alternate medications and improve existing treatments.
As part of our research development and planning we invite members of the community to work with us. Click here to find out how.
If you have any questions or would like more information about the Western Australian Epithelial Research Program (WAERP), please click here to access our contact details.
Focusing on the developmental trajectories of respiratory health includes developing strategies to improve and support immune system function and development over the life course.
A ground-breaking global clinical trial to improve the lifelong lung health of children born extremely prematurely has been awarded a Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) International Clinical Trials Collaborations Grant totalling almost $3 million.
Four The Kids Research Institute Australia-based biobanks which underpin a range of cancer, respiratory and early life research have received more than $450,000 in funding.