Murdoch Childrens Research Institute discovers ways to prevent and treat conditions affecting babies, children and adolescents, helping them lead happy, healthy lives.

Our passionate team conducts innovative world class research into common childhood conditions including:

heart disease
cancer
mental illness
cerebral palsy
premature birth
arthritis
asthma & auto immune disorders
genetic conditions
obesity

We have six research themes:

Critical Care & Neurosciences
Early Development & Disease
Healthy Development
Infection, Immunity & Environment
Laboratory & Community Genetics
Musculoskeletal Disorders

http://www.mcri.edu.au/