7News I South Australian scientists believe they may have found a potential cure for childhood obesity.
EXCLUSIVE: Researchers from the University of South Australia have discovered that by swallowing tiny particles of sand, you can keep those unwanted kilos at bay – but do not go
Dig in: Sand serves up a possible cure for obesity.
Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia shows that porous silica can prevent fats and carbohydrates from
2021 Annual Report; 45 years funding research to improve the lives of children.
We are proud to report that since 1976, the Foundation has given $43.5M (in today’s dollars) in grant funding to around 1000 research projects into children’s health, education and welfare,
Survivors of domestic abuse can shatter the cycle of domestic violence
It’s a commonly held belief that children who grow up with domestic violence are more likely to perpetuate domestic abuse or be victims themselves into adulthood. Researchers at the University
Creating positive educational futures for young people who are at risk of, or are already in, out-of-home care
Chief Investigator: Dr Priscilla Dunk-West Research Area: Improving child protection and its effects. Community Based Study. Funding Year: 2021 Funding Amount: $92,646 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: The link between child
Defining endotypes in infant bronchiolitis: the first step toward personalised treatment
Chief Investigator: Associate Professor Dani Dixon Research Area: Basic Science Funding Year: 2021 Funding Amount: $93,493 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Bronchiolitis is the most common severe respiratory tract illness in What helps young people create healthy relationships and reject domestic violence?
Chief Investigator: Dr Fiona Buchanan Research Areas: Improving child protection and its effects. Community Based Study. Funding Year: 2021 Funding Amount: $78,038 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Domestic violence
Novel linkage to study childhood disability and the genetic and non-genetic causes of cerebral palsy
Chief Investigator: Dr Jesia Berry Research Area: Improving children’s mental health and the impact of developmental disorders. Community Based Study. Funding Year: 2021 Funding Amount: $96,480 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview:
Using biomechanical tools as a clinical decision-making tool for children with developmental dysplasia of the hip
Chief Investigator: Dr Jasvir Bahl [Early Career Researcher] Research Area: Clinical Study Funding Year: 2021 Funding Amount: $39,020 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)