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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

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Respiratory research program recruits 400th participant, marking key milestone

In September 2024, the Western Australian Epithelial Research Program (WAERP) reached a significant milestone by recruiting its 400th participant.

Regional differences in infection and structural lung disease in infants and young children with cystic fibrosis

This study aimed to explore the links between infection and where early damage due to CF is found in young children with CF. The results showed that

Research

Acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease: Incidence and progression in the Northern Territory of Australia 1997 to 2010

The reduction in ARF recurrence indicates that the RHD control program has improved secondary prophylaxis; a decline in RHD incidence is expected to follow.

People Power

One of Australia’s leading cancer research centres continues to be powered by parents who decided to fight back. Hard.

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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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Marianne & Brad’s gift of giving

‘Tis the season of giving. Unconditional giving means you directly power all our research to help more kids live happier, healthier lives.

Current donors

We are grateful to our many generous friends who support the Institute through philanthropy.