Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI)
@MCRI_for_kids
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Our team is dedicated to making discoveries to prevent and treat common and rare childhood conditions. Celebrating over 35 years of discovery since 1986.
Melbourne, Australia
Joined May 2009
These awards recognise the valuable role honorary staff play in the supervision and development of graduate research candidates within the Melbourne Medical School.
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Well-deserved recognition for supporting graduate researchers. Congratulations to #MCRI's Prof Paul Lockhart and A/Prof Penelope Bryant – 2025 recipients of the MMS Awards for Outstanding Graduate Research Supervision by Honorary Staff. #MedicalResearch @UniMelbMDHS
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While #bloodpressure tech has improved over time, it continues to rely on a traditional arm cuff. A new method, tested by #MCRI researchers, could enable doctors to offer an alternative to young patients. @jonathanmynard @heartfoundation More: https://t.co/hwYPuu9vgX
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Peanut allergy has gone ⬇️ in the US following updated guidelines. #MCRI's A/Prof @DrRachelPeters & A/Prof Jennifer Koplin co-authored a piece in @ConversationEDU, unpacking the study & discussing how 🇦🇺 allergy research continues to evolve. Read more 👉 https://t.co/AnT9JUMDHW
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MCRI's A/Prof Daryl Efron & Dr Nadia Coscini spoke to @theheraldsun about the need to monitor #ADHD symptoms in young people alongside their height, weight, heart rate & blood pressure to get a full picture of health and progress. #ChildHealth @susieob Read more 🗞️👇
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Congrats to #MCRI's A/Prof Gwee who has received a 2025 Australian Society for Medical Research Peter Doherty Leading Light Award for her world–first research into #scabies medication for young children. 👉 https://t.co/SgC05h6D5M
@TheASMR1
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Congrats to #MCRI's Dr Carolien van de Sandt who has been awarded a $1.25 million @CSL Centenary Fellowship to establish a new research team at MCRI aimed at advancing research into virus–specific #immunity. @CvandeSandt 👉 https://t.co/hjyaZqBoV2
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A cluster of ultra-rare infant #botulism has been uncovered in regional Victoria, thanks to a two-year investigation by #MCRI, led by Prof Jim Buttery & Dr @Rachael_Purcell. They spoke to @theage about some potential explanations behind it. Read more👉 https://t.co/vZfKjm0dsj
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Lacking a common protein may affect how #muscles respond to testosterone, potentially affecting athletic performance and age-related muscle loss, according to a new #MCRI led study. ➡️ https://t.co/heyGXJi6eN
@jtseto #Genetics #MuscleResearch
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US childhood #foodallergies are declining following changes in infant feeding advice, according to new research in @AmerAcadPeds - and 🇦🇺 is on a similar path. MCRI & @NACEresearch experts A/Prof @DrRachelPeters & Prof @KirstenPerrett explain. @theage 👉 https://t.co/bI7GysUepY
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Almost 1/3 of young people vape monthly & rates increase with age, a new #MCRI led study finds. The study is the first of its kind into the prevalence of #vaping & #smoking among 10-21 year olds. @CancerVic, @susansawyer01, @CforAH The @guardian article: https://t.co/fzKM27Kh7u
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Congrats to #MCRI Prof Catherine Satzke who has been named President-elect of @AUSSOCMIC. Prof Satzke, an infectious disease prevention leader, is working on life-saving vaccines for #StrepA & #pneumococcal. @CSatzke Read more on Prof Satzke's work 👉 https://t.co/f4kjIRsUrc
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Congrats to #MCRI's Dr Simran Kaur, A/Prof @melanie_neeland, A/Prof Claire von Mollendorf, Dr Ann Frazier & Dr @elyssiabourke who have received Strategic Grants for Outstanding Women from @UniMelb. The two-year grants support emerging female leaders in research. @SimranK44821442
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Congrats to #MCRI's Prof Enzo Porrello & Prof Susan Sawyer who have been elected as fellows to the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences, which recognises the brightest minds in health & medical sciences. ➡️ https://t.co/74VYnU9rfD
@susansawyer01 @AAHMS_health
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Meet Dr @JoshOsowicki of @MCRI_for_kids, a 2025 AAMRI Rising Star Award Finalist! He’s leading pioneering Strep A human challenge and clinical trials to fast-track vaccines and improve care for patients with life-threatening infections.
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Congrats to #MCRI's Prof @JulieBines who was named a Rotavirus Champion by @sabinvaccine for outstanding contributions to global #rotavirus prevention & control. Prof Bines worked alongside the late MCRI Prof Ruth Bishop who discovered the virus. 👉 https://t.co/aKNgfvzJjq
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MCRI's Dr Adrienne Harvey and her team aim to partner with people with lived experience of cerebral palsy to co-create an innovative chronic pain intervention for #children aged five to 12 years. Visit https://t.co/1pSGnOgaI2 to donate or learn more👇
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Cerebral palsy is the most common physical disability of #childhood, with 3 out of 4 children experiencing chronic pain. Until recently, #chronicpain has been under identified, poorly assessed, and inadequately managed for children and young people with #cerebralpalsy.
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Congrats to #MCRI's Dr @holly_voges who has received funding for her research aiming to better treat rheumatic #heartdisease in #children. Dr Voges was awarded the @heartfoundation Future Leader Fellowship for her cutting-edge #stemcell research project 👉 https://t.co/p8VUzJdh9j
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🧒🥚🥛New hope for kids with egg & milk #allergies! A pilot study tested oral immunotherapy & probiotics in 40 kids (5-17 yrs). ✅ 55% (egg) & 50% (milk) achieved remission ⚠️ Side effects common, but QoL improved. More: https://t.co/2Q6cGv7cLV
#Research @MCRI_for_kids @CRE_CFAR
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