Research
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Phage therapy offers new hope for children with cystic fibrosis
In a major advancement for personalised medicine, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW) has launched a world-first clinical trial investigating the use of phage therapy to treat a chronic bacterial infection in children with cystic fibrosis (CF).Monday 18 September 2023 -
Australian-leading clinic helping children with Rett Syndrome
The Rett syndrome clinic at Westmead, a world leader in its field, is looking towards gene therapy research to treat the condition – giving hope to families like Abigail's for a brighter future.Friday 15 September 2023 -
Celebrating 25 years of banking biospecimens
The Biospecimen Research Services at The Childrens Hospital at Westmead is celebrating its 25th anniversary.Thursday 7 September 2023 -
Corners of human genome unlocked for Dr Nash research
Hospital Scientist Dr Benjamin Nash has been awarded an AGRF grant to support his research journey, enabling his team access to long read sequencing technology.Thursday 24 August 2023 -
World-first trial for paediatric brain cancer
A world-first clinical trial has been launched at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick for children with ependymoma – a rare and devastating form of paediatric brain cancer.
Sunday 4 June 2023