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Accelerating Child Health Research: A Systems Biology Symposium

The integration of multi-omics approaches with clinical research will be, without doubt, a cornerstone of future innovation in medical practice.

Speakers

Meet the speakers Prof. Bob Hancock      Title: Canada Research Chair in Health and Genomics; Director, Centre for Microbial Diseases and Immunity

Symposium Sundowner

Symposium Sundowner Date: Monday, 11th November Time: 5-7pm Venue: The Winter Garden & Collegiate Lounge, Level 5 Perth Children’s Hospital Join us

Registration information

Registration Details about Registration When you register you will be asked to register for both the two-day auditorium presentations on days one and

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A new study has highlighted the positive impact dog ownership has on our mental health.

Computational research helps boost rare disease diagnosis

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia working to provide confident diagnoses for children suffering from rare diseases have created a new computer algorithm to help pinpoint the mutations responsible for the conditions.

The impact on children

The Aussie summer provides some great opportunities for families to connect in an active and social way. But with it comes a range of factors that can impact on child and family health.

The dangers of melanoma

Head of Cancer Immunotherapy Research at the The Kids Cancer Centre, Dr Jason Waithman, says Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world.

The impact on diabetes

Co-Head of the Diabetes Centre at The Kids, Professor Liz Davis, says people with diabetes may get dehydrated more quickly.