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Embrace 2024 Big Idea winner announcedAssociate Professor Yael Perry, lead investigator Dr Blake Cavve (both The Kids Research Institute Australia) and Dr Julie Moore (PCH's Gender Diversity Service and UWA)
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Social and emotional wellbeing with Deadly Sista GirlzA mentally healthy future for all children About Embrace Please direct general enquiries to our reception on (08) 6319 1000. Please direct media
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WATCH: Finding our Voice webinarPresenters for the Finding our Voice webinar held at The Kids Research Institute Australia on Tuesday 21 May.
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Something to crow about at State LibraryProfessor Helen Milroy's Crow Baby artwork is on display at the State Library of WA.
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Branching out with new community partner Blue Tree ProjectBlue Tree Project founder Kendall Whyte (bottom right) with staff at an event held with Embrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia.
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New podcast Embracing the MindEmbrace @ The Kids Research Institute Australia's Dr Alix Woolard is hosting our new podcast, Embracing the Mind
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PhD top up award to help tackle systemic inequalitiesEmbrace PhD top up award to help Elmie Janse van Rensburg tackle systemic inequalities through research into intergenerational trauma.
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Dysregulated Notch Signaling in the Airway Epithelium of Children with WheezeThe airway epithelium of children with wheeze is characterized by defective repair that contributes to disease pathobiology. Dysregulation of developmental processes controlled by Notch has been identified in chronic asthma. However, its role in airway epithelial cells of young children with wheeze, particularly during repair, is yet to be determined.
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BCG vaccination to reduce the impact of COVID-19 in healthcare workers: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial (BRACE trial)BCG vaccination modulates immune responses to unrelated pathogens. This off-target effect could reduce the impact of emerging pathogens. As a readily available, inexpensive intervention that has a well-established safety profile, BCG is a good candidate for protecting healthcare workers (HCWs) and other vulnerable groups against COVID-19.
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Risk assessment and optimization strategies to reduce perioperative respiratory adverse events in pediatric anesthesia—Part 1 patient and surgical factorsPediatric surgery cases are increasing worldwide. Within pediatric anesthesia, perioperative respiratory adverse events are the most common precipitant leading to serious complications.