2022 Research Grants
New study to help children with most severe epilepsy
Media Release: University of South Australia … New research from the University of South Australia could deliver a breakthrough for
New research to block the action of damaged genes may reverse rare and devastating childhood illnesses
Media Release : The University of Adelaide … It is one thing to track down and define genetic disorders, but
CRF Announces $1.5M in grants to take children’s research to new heights in 2022
South Australian researchers have been awarded $1.5million in grants by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation to conduct quality research2021 Research Grants
7News I South Australian scientists believe they may have found a potential cure for childhood obesity.
EXCLUSIVE: Researchers from the University of South Australia have discovered that by swallowing tiny particles of sand, you can keep
Dig in: Sand serves up a possible cure for obesity.
Engineered particles of purified sand could be the next anti-obesity therapy as new research from the University of South Australia
2021 Annual Report; 45 years funding research to improve the lives of children.
We are proud to report that since 1976, the Foundation has given $43.5M (in today’s dollars) in grant funding to
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 abuse2020 Research Grants
South Australian researchers find boiled peanuts could help reduce children’s peanut allergies.
A new clinical trial, funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF), has found that boiling peanuts can help upEarly in life outcomes of children of mothers with child protection system involvement. What factors are protective and what factors predict poorer infant outcomes?
Chief Investigator: Professor Leonie Segal Funding Amount: $99,997 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Child maltreatment in SA is unacceptablyThe crossover of children from OOHC into youth justice: identifying opportunities for early intervention
Chief Investigator: Dr Catia Malvaso Funding Amount: $95,850 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: The cross-over of children from out-of-home careEvaluation of ex vivo human CD4 T cell immune response against peanut allergens for a novel therapeutic peanut allergy vaccine
Chief Investigator: Preethi Eldi (Early Career Researcher) Funding Amount: $38,000 Recipient: University of South Australia Overview: Food allergy affects up-to2019 Research Grants
South Australian researchers find boiled peanuts could help reduce children’s peanut allergies.
A new clinical trial, funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF), has found that boiling peanuts can help up
Clinical trial shows boiled peanuts could help overcome child peanut allergy
Media Release : 19:00 AEDT Wednesday 11 January 2022 Boiling peanuts for up to 12 hours could help overcome children’s
Prescribing of psychiatric drugs to Australian kids on the rise
Media Release: University of Adelaide… Australian doctors are prescribing more psychiatric drugs to children and adolescents, researchers from the UniversityMaternal iodine intake, thyroid function in pregnancy and executive function of children at 6 years of age.
Chief Investigator: Dr Shao Jia Zhou Funding Amount: $74,577 Recipient: University of Adelaide Overview: Iodine is essential for thyroid hormone2017 Research Grants
South Australian researchers find boiled peanuts could help reduce children’s peanut allergies.
A new clinical trial, funded by the Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation (CRF), has found that boiling peanuts can help up Clinical trial shows boiled peanuts could help overcome child peanut allergy
Media Release : 19:00 AEDT Wednesday 11 January 2022 Boiling peanuts for up to 12 hours could help overcome children’sPsychosocial risks during pregnancy: The impact of screening and early referral on child outcomes
Chief Investigator: Dr Jacqui Beall Funding Amount: $73,375 Recipient: Flinders University Overview: The first 1,000 days of a child’s life,Investigations into sepsis-induced high-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) and effects on neurodevelopment in survivors of neonatal sepsis
Chief Investigator: Dr Kerrilyn Diener Funding Amount: $75,000 Recipient: The University of Adelaide Overview: Preterm babies are particularly vulnerable to
CRF FELLOWSHIPS
Supporting research into the prevention and management of childhood disability and disease
A CRF Fellowship is an exciting opportunity for mid-career researchers to pursue ground-breaking advances in childhood health, education and welfare, in South Australia.
Our CRF Fellowship program is dedicated to the Prevention and/or Management of Childhood Disability and Disease.
Dr Zlatko Kopecki and Associate Professor Luke Grzeskowiak are the inaugural Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation Fellows, and will focus on Childhood Wound Infections and Medicines Use and Safety, respectively.
Professor Jozef Gécz
Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation Honorary Chair for the Prevention of Childhood Disability
The Channel 7 Children’s Research Foundation Chair for the Prevention of Childhood Disability was a comprehensive multi-disciplinary research program focused on defining the origins and early diagnosis of childhood disability. Based in Adelaide and led by International Human Genetics expert, Professor Jozef Gécz, the five-year program (mid 2016 to mid 2021) was created to help understand more about the genetic basis of early childhood learning and movement disabilities, intellectual disabilities, early onset epilepsies, and autism.