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National focus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders welcomedLeading researchers into the effects of alcohol in pregnancy have thrown their support behind the recommendations of a national Inquiry into FASD.

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New study confirms link between alcohol and birth defectsNew study confirms link between alcohol and birth defects

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Julian HengJulian is the Program Manager for the Global Disease Modelling team at The Kids Research Institute Australia.


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Jess KeeleyWithin the Child Disability Team Jess has contributed to research that aims to improve understanding and measurement of the communication of people with CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD) by conducting and analysing interviews with families.


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Su KangDr. Su Yun Kang, PhD, is a dedicated statistician specializing in spatial and temporal modelling, epidemiology, and Bayesian methodologies


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Alcohol screening tool transforming maternity practiceA screening tool to help midwives and other health professionals contribute to the prevention of FASD is changing maternity practice across WA public hospitals.



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Campaign pays off as alcohol labelling gets green lightFollowing strong evidence and lobbying by The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers and others, labels to warn women about the risks of drinking during pregnancy are to become mandatory on all alcohol sold in Australia and New Zealand.

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Banksia Hill project a game changer for young people in detentionA ground-breaking The Kids Research Institute Australia study, which revealed that almost every young person being held in the Banksia Hill Detention Centre had some form of neuro-disability, has sparked concern and conversation across Australia and the world.

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Video: Vinka Barunga joins The KidsVinka Barunga has made history by becoming the first Aboriginal doctor from Derby and she's also added The Kids researcher to her list of achievements.

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FASD resources for the justice systemResearchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have developed a range of new resources to help lawyers, judicial officers and other justice professionals
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Prevalence of microcephaly in an Australian population-based birth defects register, 1980-2015We identified a high proportion of cases without known cause, highlighting the need for clinicians to carefully investigate all possibilities, including emerging infections.