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Research governance

At The Kids Research Institute Australia, we pride ourselves on conducting research to the highest standards possible. See our Research Governance process in more detail.

Rewarding Research Excellence

We believe the way we reward research excellence is better than anywhere in the nation. Find out about the ways The Kids Research Institute Australia rewards our researchers.

Innovation and commercialisation

We identify, develop and commercialise the technologies and innovations developed by our scientists and clinicians.

Clinical Epigenetics

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

Developmental Cancer Immunology

The Developmental Cancer Immunology team is working to create better cancer immunotherapies designed specifically for children.

Diabetes and Obesity Research

The Children's Diabetes Centre's research into Type 1 diabetes, childhood onset Type 2 diabetes and obesity aims to improve the lives of children and adolescents affected by these conditions.

Exercising Safely with Type 1 Diabetes – Development of Clinical Guidelines

Our research focuses on what are the best ways for patients with Type 1 Diabetes to exercise safely. We aim to develop clinical guidelines that provide improved advice for patients and educate patients on how to prevent hypos during and after exercise.

Use of Hybrid Closed Loop therapy in hypoglycaemia awareness

This study will tell us if the use of a hybrid closed loop system can improve awareness of hypoglycaemia.

National Hybrid Closed-Loop Outpatient Trial

The national Hybrid Closed-Loop Outpatient Trial will test the use of an automated insulin delivery system to see if it is better at optimising blood glucose levels than standard therapy.

Western Australian DNA and Longitudinal Serum Bank for Weight Regulation

This resource will allow researchers to carry out studies which will look at the genetic causes of excessive weight gain and identify biomarkers