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WA-led research protecting babies from RSV

Jimmy’s battle with RSV reminds us that research can change young lives.

At The Kids, Aboriginal health is everyone’s business

Learn how research with Aboriginal communities is saving young hearts across Australia.

Giving kids a real second chance after cancer

See how a new comprehensive cancer centre is helping more children survive and thrive.

Celebrating 35 years of discovery, impact and hope

Last week, The Kids Research Institute Australia celebrated a remarkable milestone – 35 years of bold ideas, groundbreaking research, and the people who find answers to the big questions about better health outcomes for children and families.

Wearable devices could change clinical care for kids with cystic fibrosis

A bold respiratory research project will investigate whether wearable devices could drastically change clinical care for children living with chronic diseases such as cystic fibrosis. 

Toxic, harmful chemicals found in popular Australian e-liquids

Perth researchers have found toxic and harmful chemicals in several dozen e-cigarette liquids readily available in Australia.

Four The Kids researchers in running for West Australian of the Year Awards

Four outstanding The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers, including Institute Director, Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM, have been named finalists in the 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards.

Professor Jonathan Carapetis honoured at 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards

Congratulations to The Kids Research Institute Australia Director Professor Jonathan Carapetis AM, who last night won the Professions Award at the 2021 Western Australian of the Year Awards.

The Kids researchers named as finalists in 2021 Premier’s Science Awards

Four The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers – working across diverse fields including paediatric anaesthesia, bioinformatics, ear health, and the health impacts of biodiesel exhaust – have been named as finalists in the 2021 Premier’s Science Awards.

The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers take out prestigious Premier’s Science Awards

Three outstanding researchers have won 2023 Premier’s Science Awards, with another inducted into the prestigious WA Science Hall of Fame.