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HPV.edu study protocol: A cluster randomised controlled evaluation of education, decisional support and logistical strategies...

The National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Program in Australia commenced in 2007 for females and in 2013 for males, using the quadrivalent HPV...

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Breastfeeding and nutrition to 2 years of age and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia and brain tumors

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia and childhood brain tumors are 2 of the most common forms of childhood cancer, but little is known of their etiology.

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T cells recognizing a 11mer influenza peptide complexed to H-2D b show promiscuity for peptide length

T-cell repertoire is selected according to self peptide-MHC (major histocompatibility complex) complexes in the thymus.

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ARHGEF12 influences the risk of glaucoma by increasing intraocular pressure.

Two important risk factors for this disease are a positive family history and elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), which is also highly heritable.

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Cancer and mental illness: Key issues in mental health

Over many years, it has been shown that cancer represents a significant proportion of excess mortality for people with mental illness.

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Evaluation in health promotion: Thoughts from inside a human research ethics committee

Health promotion research, quality improvement and evaluation are all activities that raise ethical issues.

Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre

The Wal-yan Respiratory Research Centre is a global epicentre for paediatric respiratory research, informing clinical practice and driving a new research agenda for childhood lung health.

Equipment available – portable/community based

Portable equipment is available to enable bedside and community-led research in rural and remote communities, including Indigenous communities where children are disproportionately affected by chronic respiratory conditions.

Research Track Record

The discoveries that have set our research apart primarily relate to the factors early in life that cause life-long respiratory problems.

Environmental Exposures

The lungs represent a key interface between the body and the environment.