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Illuminate Events

Illuminate is an initiative that supports our best and brightest researchers at the most pivotal time in their careers.

Telethon celebrates 50 years of raising funds and awareness

Maddox Ball and The Kids researcher Dr Ingrid Laing might not look like they have a lot in common but they share a very special bond.

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Hopscotch 7th April 2022: The next generation of cancer treatments

Our first Hopscotch event of 2022 explored exciting new frontiers of cancer treatments happening in the WA Kids Cancer Centre.

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Meet Jordeana - STARS Award Recipient

Jordeana Howard is a proud Yawuru, Nyul Nyul & Kija woman from the areas of Broome, Beagle Bay & Alice Downs, and a recipient of a The Kids Research Institute Australia STARS Award.

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Ivacaftor or lumacaftor/ivacaftor treatment does not alter the core CF airway epithelial gene response to rhinovirus

We tested the hypothesis that treatment of CF epithelial cells with ivacaftor (Iva) or ivacaftor/lumacaftor (Iva/Lum) would improve control of rhinovirus infection.

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New study to better understand how bronchiectasis develops during childhood

A new research project – the WA Paediatric Bronchiectasis Cohort Study – officially commenced this month with the aim of looking at children with bronchiectasis in Western Australia, like nine-year-old Holly (pictured), to better understand how this disease develops during childhood.

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Unique twin study reveals clues to childhood allergies

A study published in Science Advances has revealed that while genetics play a significant role in shaping children's immune systems, environmental factors also influence key immune responses, offering opportunity for preventing allergic diseases.

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Vertex grant to support research into treatment strategies for cystic fibrosis lung disease

Dr Daniel Laucirica, a research officer with the Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre, will undertake new research into potential treatment strategies to prevent lung damage in people with cystic fibrosis (CF), under the mentorship of Associate Professor Anthony Kicic - made possible by a Vertex Cyst

STARS

The Supporting Training of Aboriginal Researchers Staff program (STARS) is a diverse program with flexible awards to equip the next generation of Aboriginal leaders in our community.