Murdoch Children's Research Institute

Murdoch Children's Research Institute provides advanced medical research and clinical analysis focusing on pediatric health and developmental outcomes. Their core capabilities include longitudinal studies on premature birth outcomes, epidemiological research into rare neonatal liver diseases such as biliary atresia, and the study of vaccine efficacy and global health equity. The institute specializes in trauma-informed research regarding Adverse Childhood Exposures (ACEs), with a specific focus on improving health responses for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and adolescents. The institute works primarily with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to conduct high-impact clinical and public health research. They also partner with the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing to provide capability improvement support for Clinical Quality Reviews (CQRs).