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Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) is an independent organisation committed to the treatment or prevention of birth defects and childhood disease.

Westmead, Australia
Joined July 2013
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What does an eel have to do with cancer researchers finding a way to protect the heart? CMRI scientists found the human version of a protein first discovered in the Australian eel. Their new study shows it protects against pulmonary hypertension. Full pub: doi.org/10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.1…
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New research published by A/Prof Pengyi Yang and his team in @CellPressNews Cell Systems introduces a computational framework for helping researchers assess the accuracy of stem-cell-derived models known as blastoids. doi.org/10.1016/j.cels.2026.…
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CMRI’s Dr Mark Graham, Dr Nader Aryamanesh and Dr Lee Marshall contributed specialist proteomics and bioinformatics expertise to a collaborative study exploring how children with #cysticfibrosis respond to triple therapy. Read the research: doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2026.…
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A simple lab change could help speed up the search for treatments for inherited blindness. CMRI researchers found that growing lab-based retinal models in a different culture solution, BrainPhys, could make gene therapy testing faster and cheaper. ow.ly/iLB150ZMpRJ
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A child's growing liver has long worked against #genetherapy. #CMRI researchers found a way to repair the faulty gene at its source instead of adding a copy that gets diluted over time. Early results are promising. Full publication here: doi.org/10.1016/j.ymthe.2026… @CellPressNews
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Today is MRI Giving Day! CMRI is proud to be part of a national community coming together to support medical research and help create a healthier future. Every gift helps transform what’s possible for children and families. Make your matched gift today: medicalresearchday.org.au/ev…
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Don't miss out on hearing three of our leading researchers at the @Luminesce_All Conference 2026 – a national conversation on the future of paediatric precision medicine. Early Bird registrations close 1 September. 4–5 November 2026 @UNSW Sydney Register: luminesceallianceconference.…
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UPDATE: Early Bird registration deadline has now been extended to Friday 25 September.
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Professor Hilda Pickett – Strengthening Sovereign Capability and Commercialisation Professor Robyn Jamieson and Associate Professor Anai Gonzalez-Cordero – Advancing Therapeutics
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They'll join more than 50 international and national experts across two days. Presented in partnership with @Sydney_Uni, @KidsCancerInst, @SCHNkids and @UNSW, the program spans advanced therapeutics, rare diseases, cancer research, genomics, equity and translation.
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It is always fantastic for our scientists to sit down with @DoctorKarl and explain what they do! This time it was CMRI Associate Professor Anai Gonzalez Cordero who spoke about her work with stem cells and organoids. Watch the full interview here: youtu.be/kFPZnRj0hVw?si=_aZc…
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Thank you to Spencer’s family and Channel 7 for a brilliant story about the impact of @jeansforgenesau Day and why supporting research is so vital. @LowesAustralia #JeansforGenesDay #Channel7news #7NEWS #GeneticDisorders
Jeans for Genes Day is back this week, raising money to find treatments for children with genetic diseases.
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Congrats to Prof @tonycesare4 on being awarded an @nhmrc Investigator Grant (L2)! Tony is Head of our Genome Integrity Research Unit & his research on how cells protect DNA is driving new approaches to cancer treatment. This grant will support his research over the next 5 years.
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Our scientists shared their work at the recent @WestmeadHub Showcase. Prof Roger Reddel did the official welcome and researchers Macabe Daley and Daniel De Los Reyes Helices did presentations about their work. Our facilities were also well represented.
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Thank you for sharing the news of our Director receiving this award with your community
Children's Medical Research Institute - Roger Reddel Named Life Member of Cure Cancer @CMRI_AUS oncodaily.com/voices/childre…
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1/2 We are delighted to announced that Dr Ashley Yang has received a three-year fellowship from @MaddiesVision to offer hope for children living with telomere-related bone marrow disorders. Dr Yang hopes to lay the groundwork for personalised gene therapies for patients.
We are proud to announce Dr Ashley Yang has been awarded a three-year General Fellowship, administered through @jeansforgenesau. We would like to sincerely thank @ausgov for their support of this project. 🔬Learn more: mrv.org.au/maddie-riewoldts-…
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1/5 Congratulations to Dr Eden Robertson and Associate Professor Anai Gonzalez-Cordero on receiving a Medical Research Future Fund Stem Cell Therapies Grant.
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5/5 A/Prof Gonzalez Cordero says: ‘This award ensures deep engagement with the IRD community remains central to Australia’s research and our translational efforts.'
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