Survivors of domestic abuse can shatter the cycle of domestic violence
It’s a commonly held belief that children who grow up with domestic violence are more likely to perpetuate domestic abuse or be victims themselves into adulthood. Researchers at the UniversityA therapeutic for infant acute lung injury: minimising immune-mediated damage to developing lungs during respiratory infection
Chief Investigator: Miss Elena Cavallaro Funding Amount: $34,874 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Bronchiolitis and pneumonia are leading causes of infant hospitalisation in Australia. The exaggerated immunological insult stemming from theseWarming and humidifying inspiratory gases to minimise lung injury during resuscitation of extremely preterm infants.
Chief Investigator: Dr Scott Morris Funding Amount: $31,350 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Extremely preterm babies have a high risk of lung damage leading to chronic lung disease. The cold andGetting into the Game: Evaluation of advanced movement skills of school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder
Chief Investigator: Ms Kerry Evans Funding Amount: $49,651 Recipient: Novita Children’s Services Overview: Almost half of SA children receiving NDIS support have autism (ASD). These children are less physically activeImpact of Phthalate exposure in fathers on programming of offspring neurological phenotype
Chief Investigator: Professor Sarah Robertson Funding Amount: $73,445 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex developmental disorder which effects 1:100 Australians. It is accepted thatDeveloping a 3D navigation model for improving precision and success rates for treating developmental dysplasia of the hip in children
Chief Investigator: Dr Liping Wang Funding Amount: $34,926 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Developmental dislocation of the hip (DDH) is a major cause of disabilities in children. Open surgeryA New Breath Test for Paediatric Coeliac Disease
Chief Investigator: Dr Roger Yazbek Funding Amount: $74,406 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: Almost 1% of Australian children suffer with coeliac disease, with a large number still going undiagnosed. Current methodsDesigned Antibiotics Targeting Drug-Resistant and Latent Tuberculosis
Chief Investigator: Dr Kate Wegener Funding Amount: $74,411 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: Over 200 000 children die each year from tuberculosis (TB), a likely underestimate due to difficulties inThe utility of resveratrol for improving fetal growth in complicated pregnancies
Chief Investigator: Dr Alison Care Funding Amount: $74,276 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: Impaired fetal growth during pregnancy impacts subsequent health for babies and children, but few interventions can improve