Using gene editing and single cell RNA-seq to investigate FOSL transcription factors involvement in the breakdown in Treg-mediated immunological tolerance in type 1 diabetes.
Chief Investigator: Dr Timothy Sadlon Funding Amount: $100,000 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a common and serious autoimmune disease in children caused by immune cell
A novel prophylactic for the prevention of ventilator induced lung injury in preterm infants.
Chief Investigator: Dr Jack Darby Funding Amount: $99,987 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: To survive being born too soon, preterm babies sometimes require ventilation or supplemental oxygen to help them
A new personalised immunotherapy for the deadly paediatric cancer neuroblastoma.
Chief Investigator: Dr Veronika Bandara Funding Amount : $100,000 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: Neuroblastoma is a deadly paediatric cancer. We will test a new personalised immunotherapy, made by modifying the
New strategies to improve breastfeeding outcomes in preterm infants.
Chief Investigator: A/Prof Alice Rumbold Funding Amount : $94,292 Recipient: SAHMRI Overview: We aim to improve breastfeeding outcomes in preterm infants by: (a) understanding current gaps in lactation care; and (b) co-designing
Using Single Cell Sequencing to Elucidate the Clonal Evolution of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia to Prevent Relapse in Children and Improve Outcomes.
Chief Investigator: Dr Susan Heatley Funding Amount : $99,838 Recipient: SAHMRI Overview: Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia is a devastating disease and we have reached the limit of what chemotherapy alone can achieve. It
Developing a Communications Toolkit for children and young people with complex communication needs and their communication partners.
Chief Investigator: Dr Veronica Coram [Early Career Researcher] Funding Amount : $39,304 Recipient: Novita Overview: The purpose of the project is to develop, test and refine practical tools and training for supporting
Young carers from migrant and refugee backgrounds: recognising contributions and supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Chief Investigator: Dr Moira Walsh [Early Career Researcher] Funding Amount : $39,997 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Young carers are often not centred in research despite their significant contributions. This is especially true
From tank to treatment: Using zebrafish to find therapies for Sanfilippo syndrome childhood dementia and juvenile-onset Parkinson’s disease.
Chief Investigator: Dr Karissa Barthelson Funding Amount : $73,682 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Our unique research strategy compares gene expression and behaviour patterns using machine learning in zebrafish models of two childhood
Optimising the use of the tripeptide feG for treatment of RSV bronchiolitis and subsequent airway hypersensitivity.
Chief Investigator: A/Prof Dani-Louise Dixon Funding Amount : $99,973 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Bronchiolitis, the most common severe respiratory tract illness in infants, remains a major cause of hospitalisation in Australia. Currently, there