Research for healthy happy kids
Flinders University NEWS, Friday 27 October 2023 Five new Flinders University projects have been funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF) to advance research for the benefit of children in
Awards for ‘Achievement in Children’s Research’ Announced!
(L-R Mr Paul Jury, CRF Chair, A/Prof Tim Chataway (Flinders University), Her Excellency, The Honourable Frances Adamson AC, Governor of South Australia, Dr Jacquie Beall (Director SALHN Child Protection Service),
Kids Research to receive $1.2M boost in 2024
New research conducted into kids health, education and welfare will receive $1.2M from the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF). CRF announced its 48th Annual Research Grants Round at an
Development of a smart dissolvable antibacterial microneedle patch for deep burn wound biofilm infections.
Chief Investigator: Dr Hanif Haidari Funding Amount: $100,000 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Management of paediatric burns is complicated with development of biofilms resulting in delayed healing or sepsis and
Treating early pregnancy T regulatory cell deficiency with IL-2/JES6-1 to boost maternal immune tolerance and reduce risk for inflammation-induced preterm labour.
Chief Investigator: Dr Kerrie Foyle [Early Career Researcher] Funding Amount: $39,538 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: Preterm birth is the leading cause of childhood death, affecting nearly 1 in 10 AI-assisted contouring of sarcomas to improve safety of proton therapy in children.
Chief Investigator: Mr Vu Minh Hieu Phan [Early Career Researcher] Funding Amount: $39,570 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: Proton therapy can benefit cancer treatment by precisely targeting tumours while sparing
Making friends with Minecraft: Determining optimal intensity and modality for a game-based intervention.
Chief Investigator: Dr Abirami Thirumanickam [Early Career Researcher] Funding Amount: $39,995 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: We will use Minecraft®, a popular, off-the-shelf digital game as an accessible intervention platform
Investigating proof-of-concept for genetic therapy of PCDH19-Clustering Epilepsy using preclinical mouse models.
Chief Investigator: Prof Paul Thomas Funding Amount: $99,988 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: This project investigates the potential rescue of PCDH19-Clustering Epilepsy neuropathology through annulment of Pcdh19 in the brain.
Responding to the needs of kinship carers in South Australia.
Chief Investigator: Dr Fatin Shabbar [Early Career Researcher] Funding Amount: $40,000 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: This study explores success factors and characteristics of kinship care that promote safety, stability