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Children’s Medical Research Institute

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One in 20 children is born with a congenital abnormality or genetic disease.

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) conducts fundamental genetic research to understand the genes important for health and development, and the underlying causes of disease.

We have four major areas of research: embryonic development and birth defects, cancer, nerve cell signalling, and gene therapy.

Our philosophy is that major advances in prevention and treatment come from research into the fundamental processes of life.

Nearly half of the funds that CMRI has been able to invest in research over the past 50 years have come from gifts left in people’s Wills.

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Children are still coming into this world with the disadvantages of genetically inherited diseases. Basic research is at the cutting edge of unravelling the complexities of human biology. You can help ensure vital research into childhood diseases is conducted by supporting Children’s Medical Research Institute.

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In someone else’s genes…
Julia and Mark’s son Harry was born with a rare genetic condition that claimed his life at 19 months of age. A mistake in one of his genes caused failure of his cells’ power-generating units, called mitochondria.

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Under the Microscope
Under the Microscope is the official newsletter of CMRI. It contains articles on our most recent research achievements, the latest from Jeans for Genes and our fundraising committees.

 Under the Microscope

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