Women's Health Paediatrics & Child Health | School of Clinical Medicine

Our researchers and clinicians contribute nationally and internationally through novel and innovative discoveries and interventions in women’s health and paediatrics and child health with the goal of improving health outcomes for women, babies and children.

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Viruses and Diabetes Research Group

Our research group is involved in Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) Study, which is a nationwide prospective cohort study examining several factors that are believed to contribute to islet autoimmunity/T1D pathogenesis.

Common respiratory diseases of childhood

Our research group aims to determine the socio-demographic and modifiable factors associated with poor health outcomes in children with common respiratory disease.

Paediatric Infectious Diseases group

We’re involved in the development and management of projects improving antibiotic allergy management, the treatment of congenital, neonatal, and paediatric infections, and the treatment and epidemiology of serious infections.

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Gastroenterology Research Group

Our research group aims to improve the health and nutrition of infants, children, and adolescents by optimising their gut health.

Molecular and Integrative Cystic Fibrosis Research Centre

Our lab is interested in understanding the cellular and molecular processes involved in the regulation of epithelial cell biology and how the breakdown of this regulation leads to pathogenesis of disease such as Cystic Fibrosis.

Gynaecological Cancer Research Group

We aim to improve outcomes in ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer and endometriosis.

Behavioural Sciences Unit

The Behavioural Sciences Unit (BSU) undertakes research into the psychosocial and behavioural aspects of paediatric cancer, serious, and chronic illnesses. Our goal is to improve the experience of every new generation of families navigating these challenges.

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