Research

Avatars a game changer for children with Cystic Fibrosis

Mini gut and lung ‘avatars’ created in the laboratory are set to transform the way experts understand and treat children with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), the most common life limiting genetic disease affecting Australian children.

Minderoo Foundation donates $5 million to help beat childhood cancer

Minderoo Foundation has announced a $5 million partnership with the Zero Childhood Cancer program (Zero), which aims to reduce childhood cancer deaths to zero.

Network specialist recognised for pivotal work in cancer survivorship

For more than two decades, Prof Richard Cohn has treated children and their families at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick. This month, the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) awarded Prof Cohn the prestigious Ashleigh Moore Award at the annual COSA Survivorship Group conference in Sydney.

Introducing peanuts to your child’s diet

A recent study completed by a number of Sydney Children’s Hospital Network researchers is encouraging parents to introduce egg and peanuts to their child early to prevent food allergies.

Help for chronic genetic conditions