wakidscancercentre.bsky.social
The WA Kids Cancer Centre brings together exceptional researchers to develop more effective and less toxic therapies to treat childhood cancer.
👤 Joined on 26 November 2024
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@wakidscancercentre.bsky.socialChildhood cancer is rare — but when it happens to your child, it changes everything. 💔 For #InternationalChildhoodCancerDay, we asked our team what they wish more people knew about it. Their answers show why research is critical to understanding kids' unique needs & finding better, safer treatments.
Show PostEach year, hundreds of children are diagnosed with #cancer, Thanks to Tour de Cure, five of our dedicated @wakidscancercentre.bsky.social researchers are pushing the boundaries to search for innovative treatments. Stay tuned as we spotlight each researcher and their work in the coming weeks.
Show PostResearch from IRON Child, an ORIGINS sub-project within @thekidsau.bsky.social has found that a third of one-year-olds and up to two thirds of three-year-olds have #lowiron. But early intervention to address low iron including diet and #nutrition can help. Read more: bit.ly/4jK7WCJ
Show PostCancer researchers at our @wakidscancercentre.bsky.social have received $1.1M in #MRFF funding to develop new treatments for rare #braincancers in infants. A/Prof @raelenee-scientist.bsky.social & her team will use age-appropriate models to offer hope to the littlest patients. 📲 bit.ly/40KgiRW
Show PostCongratulations @raelenee-scientist.bsky.social - wonderful news!
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