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Aberrant expression of aldehyde dehydrogenase 1A (ALDH1A) subfamily genes in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a common feature of T-lineage tumours

The class 1A aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH1A) subfamily of genes encode enzymes that function at the apex of the retinoic acid (RA) signalling pathway.

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Vehicle refuelling, use of domestic wood heaters and the risk of childhood brain tumours: Results from an Australian case-control study

The aetiology of childhood brain tumours (CBT) is largely unknown.

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Participation in paediatric cancer studies: Timing and approach to recruitment

In this sub-study, we aimed to investigate factors that may have influenced study participation and completeness of survey completion.

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Delivering smart drugs into cells

The Drug Discovery Unit has been finding ways for smart drugs to penetrate deep into cells and attacking their disease targets while causing fewer side effects

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New test proves effective in more cancers

Avantogen Limited (ACU:ASX) today announced that cancer researchers at Perth's The Kids for Child Health Research (TICHR) and Avantogen Limited

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National study to unravel triggers for childhood leukaemia

A national study is investigating diet, chemical exposure and genetic factors in a new bid to unravel the causes of childhood leukaemia.

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New clinical trial to improve outcomes for babies with leukaemia

The Australian arm of an international clinical trial looking at improved treatments for young babies with leukaemia has been awarded funding from the MRFF.

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Professor Terrance Johns

Honorary Research Associate

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Grants power next wave of childhood cancer research

Eight childhood cancer researchers have been awarded over $2 million in transformative grants from Cancer Council WA to advance their pioneering work in improving cancer treatments and outcomes for patients in Western Australia and around the world.

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Setting the agenda: Urgent priorities to close the childhood cancer gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children

A review led by the First Nations Childhood Cancer team at The Kids Research Institute Australia has highlighted the urgent need for Indigenous-specific studies focused on cancer outcomes, survivorship and equity.