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The Kids Research Institute Australia
The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the largest and most successful medical research institutes in Australia
Major donation to change the landscape of rare and undiagnosed disease
We’re proud to share that The Kids Research Institute Australia will be a part of the new Rare Care Comprehensive Centre (RCCC) - a major initiative for children with rare and undiagnosed diseases.
Funded by one of Western Australia’s largest-ever philanthropic gifts, including $221.1 million from the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, the Centre will drive innovation across five flagship programs. It will unite clinicians, researchers, and cross-sector partners to accelerate diagnosis, improve care, and transform outcomes for kids with rare and undiagnosed diseases (RUD).
Our researchers will contribute their expertise across four key programs: diagnosis, treatment, models of care, and artificial intelligence.
WA Government launches ‘game-changing’ nasal influenza vaccine program for kids
Western Australian kids will have access to a needle-free nasal flu vaccine for the first time in 2026 as part of a new initiative to boost vaccination rates against the life-threatening virus.
Researchers at The Kids push back against claims linking paracetamol to autism
Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have pushed back against claims by US President Donald Trump linking paracetamol use during pregnancy to autism.
World-first evidence links exclusive colostrum intake with reduced peanut allergy risk
Our first-of-its-kind research findings show that newborns exclusively fed colostrum in their first 72 hours of life were five times less likely to develop a peanut allergy by 12-18 months, and 11 times less likely to develop multiple food allergies (such as egg or cow’s milk) compared with infants who also received formula.
Big run ends, race for cure continues
Our local legend, brain cancer researcher Jacob Byrne, has crossed the finish line of his final marathon, completing his Big Run for Little Brains - 30 marathons in 30 days, covering 1266km across Perth’s local government areas. Donations are still open, help Jacob reach his goal of $100,000 towards brain cancer research.
Latest Deborah Lehmann Research Award recipient tackles malaria in Madang
Papua New Guinean researcher Dr Lincoln Timinao has been awarded the 2025 Deborah Lehmann Research Award (DLRA) for his work aimed at investigating the burden of malaria in young children.
Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg awarded 2025 Jian Zou Medal
Congratulations to Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, awarded the 2025 Jian Zou Medal by the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, recognising her as one of Australia’s rising leaders in health and medical sciences.
Telethon Family Festival - 19 October 2025
Come and see us at the Telethon Family Festival next weekend (19 Oct) at RAC Arena, along Wellington Street to Yagan Square. We'd love to see you there.
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