Our research
We're searching for answers to some of childhood's diseases, conditions and issues. In addition to our four research focus areas (Aboriginal Health, Brain and Behaviour, Chronic and Severe Diseases, Early Environment), you can also discover more about specific research we're involved in and the technology we use.
Research focus areas
The Aboriginal Health Research Focus Area integrates the needs of Aboriginal families and children into all relevant areas of our work. Improving the health and well-being of Aboriginal children and families is an overarching priority for every program and team at the Institute.
The Brain and Behaviour Focus Area consists of three programs: Development and Education, Disability, and Mental Health and Youth Health.
Research programs
The Chronic and Severe Diseases Research Focus Area consists of four programs: Cancer, Diabetes and Obesity, Genetics and Rare Diseases, and Respiratory Health.
Research programs
The Early Environment Research Focus Area consists of three programs: Developmental Origins of Child Health, Infection and Vaccines, and Inflammation and Immunity.
Research programs
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Expertise and technologies
Enabling our researchers to collect, link and analyse samples and datasets to create new knowledge in the underlying mechanisms and risk factors leading to childhood disease, disability and disadvantage.