We focus on understanding and addressing the prevalence, causes, and prevention of both chronic non-communicable and acquired diseases in children and adolescents.

Our researchers aim to reduce the long-term health impacts of conditions (ie: diabetes, kidney disease, and obesity), thereby improving quality of life.

The broad scope ensures that all types of diseases affecting young people are included, promoting a comprehensive understanding of health challenges across different age groups.

This theme focuses on developing advanced tools to diagnose and treat children and adolescents more effectively.

It involves using personalised treatments based on a child’s unique genetic and environmental factors, which can lead to better health outcomes.

As new technologies and scientific breakthroughs emerge, this area will continue to evolve, ensuring that we stay at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation for young people.

Our researchers are addresses the need for equitable healthcare systems and the implementation of effective interventions to reduce disparities in access and outcomes.

Our research focuses on translating research into practical, scalable healthcare solutions that benefit all children.

By focusing on implementation and equity, this theme ensures that research outcomes are not only scientifically impactful but also accessible and inclusive.

Consumer engagement is central to our development and success. Consumers, including children, adolescents, youth, carers, and priority population groups, will be involved at every stage of the research process, from defining priorities and designing methodologies to advocating for the uptake of research findings.

Through co-design, we aim to ensure that our research is shaped by the experiences and needs of those directly affected. 

We also foster trust within the community, particularly through outreach initiatives in schools, to enhance health literacy and awareness.

By integrating consumer feedback and collaborating with local and national partners, we aim to ensure that research is both relevant and impactful for local communities.

We intend to unite and expand research efforts in child and adolescent health by fostering collaboration across diverse research and health communities.

By bringing together researchers from multiple disciplines within the University of Sydney and collaborating with health, we will serve as a "translational highway" to directly influence healthcare systems and improve health outcomes for children and adolescents.

We provide opportunities for cross pollination between clinicians who see patients and identify clinical problems, with scientists and researchers who can deliver laboratory technologies and research methodology to answer big questions.

This cross-cutting theme is central to integrating science and clinical translation.