Vision and mission
Their purpose is to give all children the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilled life. They believe that for every question there's an answer and for every childhood illness there must be a way to prevent or cure it. They spend their days searching for answers to problems because they have one shared goal — to make discoveries that transform child health.
How Murdoch Children’s Research Institute can help
Their work spans five major research areas: genomics; stem cell medicine; population health; infection, immunity and global health; and clinical translation. They study the health of communities and what factors influence child health and research common infections and immune conditions, locally and overseas. They offer genetic testing to find answers for undiagnosed conditions, using the latest genetic sequencing technology. They conduct national newborn screening and allow children to access personalised treatments for conditions like cancer.
Information lines / help lines
- Call: (03) 8341 6200 7 days a week, 9am to 4pm AEST
Programs and apps and tools
- MCRI AllergyPal app — a free app to help manage food allergies and provide carers with clear instructions on when and how to administer an adrenaline injector (e.g., EpiPen® or Anapen®).
- HeadCheck app — helps parents, coaches and first aiders recognise the signs of concussion.
