Heritable and environmental determinants of hospitalisation for common childhood illnesses [ 2014 - 2018 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Nicholas De Klerk (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Kim Carter ,  Prof David Burgner

Brief description This study will combine the unique and powerful resources of the Western Australian (WA) Data Linkage System and the WA Twin Register to disentangle the effects of genetics and the environment on the most common infectious causes of hospital admissions in children. It will highlight appropriate pathways to prevent such admissions in the future.

Funding Amount $AUD 468,238.09

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant