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Ethan's brain cancer battle inspires research

A new research scholarship to combat childhood brain tumours will be launched tonight in honour of two year old Perth toddler Ethan Davies.

Aussie Kids to Benefit from Research Focus

Enhancing the lives of Australian children is the focus of The Fraser Mustard Centre, a collaboration bringing scientists and government together.

Telethon Institute Research Director Elected to International Role

Professor Moira Clay has taken over the reins of a key international body supporting research administrators and managers across Australia and the Asia Pacific.

Study finds folate protects against childhood brain tumours

A national study led by Perth's Telethon Institute has found that folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy reduces the risk of childhood brain tumours

Study Brings Good News For Assisted Pregnancies

Research by The Kids has shown a significant decline in the risk of birth defects amongst WA children born using Assisted Reproductive Technology.

National funding success for child health researchers

Researchers from the Telethon Institute have today been awarded $3.46 million in competitive grants and two early career fellowships from the NHMRC.

Andrew Whitehouse: environmental links to autism

Dr Andrew Whitehouse says results from a US study are just the first step when it comes to looking for environmental factors related to autism.

Exposure to diesel exhaust increases risk of child brain tumours

Research at Telethon Institute has shown a correlation between brain tumours in young children and their parents' exposure to diesel exhaust fumes before birth.

Researchers find new insight into genetics of aggressive cancer

Researchers at Telethon Institute have found genetic differences in the rare and aggressive NUT-midline carcinoma, presenting new treatment opportunities.

Vitamin D deficiency affects lung growth and function

Research has discovered the first concrete evidence linking Vitamin D deficiency with poorer lung function and changes in lung growth.