Autistic children the real winners from online gaming
Online gaming could be beneficial for pre-teens on the autism spectrum, with new research by the University of Adelaide indicating the popular pastime can help improve social skills and expand
7NEWS Exclusive: Popular computer game making breakthrough
A popular computer game is making a breakthrough for autistic children. South Australian researchers have been using Minecraft to help them better connect with others. There are now plans to
Make an impact on children’s lives – apply to have your research funded in 2025!
Expressions of Interest is now OPEN for research funding opportunities with the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation in 2025. CRF funds research into zero alcohol products – is it alcohol advertising in disguise?
Zero alcohol products are under the microscope with South Australian researchers asking if they are getting kids hooked on the real thing. 7News Australia reports on this latest research being
Helping or hindering – alcohol in disguise
Alcohol free drinks are being promoted as healthy and safe alternatives to full strength alcohol, but with no regulatory restrictions on their consumption or promotion, what impact are they really
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
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
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
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