The Kids Research Institute of Australia (formerly Telethon Kids Institute)

The Kids Research Institute Australia is one of the country’s leading independent, not-for-profit medical research institutes focused on child health. Led by Professor Jonathan Carapetis, with Founding Director Professor Fiona Stanley as Patron, we bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the community to improve the health and wellbeing of children through excellence in research.

Through competitive research grants and generous philanthropic support, our mission is to Discover how childhood diseases develop, Prevent illness to help kids live healthier lives, and Cure diseases through better therapies - ensuring every child has the chance for the best possible start in life.

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