Chief Investigator: Miss Elena Cavallaro Funding Amount: $34,874 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Bronchiolitis and pneumonia are leading causes of infant hospitalisation in Australia. The exaggerated immunological insult stemming from these
Chief Investigator: Dr Scott Morris Funding Amount: $31,350 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Extremely preterm babies have a high risk of lung damage leading to chronic lung disease. The cold and
Chief Investigator: Ms Kerry Evans Funding Amount: $49,651 Recipient: Novita Children’s Services Overview: Almost half of SA children receiving NDIS support have autism (ASD). These children are less physically active
Chief Investigator: Professor Sarah Robertson Funding Amount: $73,445 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder which effects 1:100 Australians. It is accepted that
Chief Investigator: Dr Liping Wang Funding Amount: $34,926 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) is a major cause of disabilities in children. Open surgery
Chief Investigator: Dr Roger Yazbek Funding Amount: $74,406 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Almost 1% of Australian children suffer with coeliac disease, with a large number still going undiagnosed. Current methods
Chief Investigator: Dr Kate Wegener Funding Amount: $74,411 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: Over 200 000 children die each year from tuberculosis (TB), a likely underestimate due to difficulties in
Chief Investigator: Dr Alison Care Funding Amount: $74,276 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: Impaired fetal growth during pregnancy impacts subsequent health for babies and children, but few interventions can improve
Chief Investigator: Ms Josey Povey Funding Amount: $33,503 Recipient: Menzies School of Health Research Overview: Indigenous youth are disproportionality exposed to risk factors for poor mental health. They are five
Posted by Flinders University, February 5, 2018. A breath-test for celiac disease, improved baby resuscitation and new approaches to lung infections, teen anxiety and mindfulness are among the Flinders University
