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Nam-Anh Mum of two, Evelyn and Nicolas. Trial participant, project community member. I want to teach my children what it means to be part of a

Perth researchers awarded $6m national grant to establish WA Centre for Cell and Genome Engineering

Professor Ryan Lister and Associate Professor Timo Lassmann are celebrating their success in being awarded $6M in the Medical Research Future Fund 2026 National Critical Research Infrastructure (MRFF NCRI) scheme.

Significant grant positions The Kids at forefront of global malaria vaccine race

A USD $3.25 million international grant will see researchers from The Kids Research Institute Australia and The University of Western Australia play a pivotal role in accelerating the development of next-generation malaria vaccines, helping protect children from one of the world's deadliest infectious diseases.

Catalyst Grants drive promising projects forward

Three emerging research projects advancing the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines & Infectious Diseases' (WCVID) flagship research priorities have this week received a major funding boost through the latest WCVID Catalyst Grants.

Childhood cancer researcher named Researcher of the Year

A leading WA cancer researcher has been named the Cure Cancer 2026 Researcher of the Year for his groundbreaking work in paediatric leukaemia.

Taking prebiotics during pregnancy could protect babies from antibiotic-linked food allergies

New research from The Kids Research Institute Australia suggests a simple dietary intervention during pregnancy could help protect against the increased risk of food allergies associated with antibiotics taken before birth.

Grants back bold research endeavours

Congratulations to Alec Truswell, Tamara Veselinović, Anastasia Phillips, and Wenna Lee for being awarded Seed Funding through the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines & Infectious Diseases, each valued at up to $25,000, and to Sonia McAlister, the recipient of the 2026 Riley Hughes Memorial Award in Pertussis Research.

New digital tool shows how smarter streets could get more kids walking and riding to school

A powerful new digital modelling tool is helping tackle an emerging challenge in children’s health – the dramatic decline in walking and cycling to school.

New mission to scour water and land of the Goldfields in antibiotic-resistant superbugs fight

Scientists at The Kids Research Institute Australia are taking their fight against antibiotic- resistant superbugs to the Goldfields working alongside local Indigenous communities and councils.