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Gene-based outcome prediction in multiple cohorts of pediatric T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia: a Children's Oncology Group study

Continuous complete clinical remission in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is now approaching 80% due to the implementation of aggressive...

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Validation of a mouse xenograft model system for gene expression analysis of human acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Pre-clinical models that effectively recapitulate human disease are critical for expanding our knowledge of cancer biology and drug resistance mechanisms.

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MEIS proteins as partners of the TLX1/HOX11 oncoprotein

Aberrant expression of the TLX1/HOX11 proto-oncogene is associated with a significant subset of T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemias...

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CD8α+ DCs are not the sole subset cross-presenting cell associated tumor antigens from a solid tumor

CD8α+ DCs are not the sole subset cross-presenting cell associated tumor antigens from a solid tumor

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Glucocorticoid resistance in T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is associated with a proliferative metabolism

We examined the baseline profile of a panel of T-ALL cell lines to determine factors that contribute to GC resistance without prior drug selection.

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Diabetes in Schools milestone

The Diabetes in Schools team at the Perth Children’s Hospital have just reached a huge milestone – 1000 school visits!

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New clinical trial to improve outcomes for babies with leukaemia

The Australian arm of an international clinical trial looking at improved treatments for young babies with leukaemia has been awarded funding from the MRFF.

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Steering Committee Member

Steering Committee Member Is your child currently using the Diabetes Service at PCH?  Are you interested in better use of diabetes data to improve

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Clinic update for Regional and Rural

Clinic update for regional and rural patients

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The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers share in State Government science grants

Four The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers are among those who have received funding in the WA State Government's Merit Award Program announced today.

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Dr Shaun Teo and Dr Paul Fournier awarded Diabetes Australia grants

A big congratulations to our The Kids and UWA researchers Dr Shaun Teo and Dr Paul Fournier who have both been awarded $70,000 grants for their diabetes research projects, under the 2023 Diabetes Australia Research Program (DARP).

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New drug hope for babies with leukaemia

Researchers at The Kids Research Institute Australia have discovered a new drug combination that could help improve survival rates for babies with leukaemia.

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Congratulations Honours scholarship recipients

The Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre; A JDRF Global Centre of Excellence (the Centre), announces inaugural Honours Scholarships for students dedicated to type 1 diabetes research.

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New Study: Understanding caregiver experiences for caring for a young child with T1D

We know that caring for a child with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be incredibly challenging. We also know that caregivers of children with T1D experience high levels of distress and anxiety. We are looking to better understand what this experience is like for caregivers so that we can identify

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The Kids researchers awarded Raine Medical Research Foundation funding

Congratulations to three The Kids Research Institute Australia researchers, who have been awarded funding from the Raine Medical Research Foundation.

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Type 1 diabetes National Screening Pilot launches in WA

Did you know that 9 out of 10 children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes have no family history of the condition?

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Delivering smart drugs into cells

The Drug Discovery Unit has been finding ways for smart drugs to penetrate deep into cells and attacking their disease targets while causing fewer side effects

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COVID Update August 2022

We have been advised by the Department of Infectious Diseases at Perth Children's Hospital and the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases at The Kids Research Institute Australia that COVID-19 vaccinations are now available for young children aged 6 months to 4 years with type 1 diabetes.

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Dr Mary Abraham wins national diabetes research award

Congratulations to Dr Mary Abraham from the Rio Tinto Children's Diabetes Centre and Perth Children's Hospital, who has been awarded the prestigious Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) Lindsey Baudinet Rising Star Award in T1D Research.

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Join our nutrition videos

Would you like to help teach others with diabetes? The team at the Rio Tinto Children’s Diabetes Centre are creating nutrition education videos for children and their parents living with type 1 diabetes.