The Australian has published its May issue of WISH, ‘The Impact Issue’, featuring Sarah Murdoch on 40 years of life-changing work at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI).
Marking MCRI’s 40th anniversary, co-founded in 1986 by Dame Elisabeth Murdoch and paediatrician Professor David Danks, the issue has celebrated the institute’s medical milestones. It has also spotlighted current research into more than 150 conditions affecting children, from allergies and cancers to rare genetic diseases and autism.
MCRI, co-chair, Sarah Murdoch, said: “You can sometimes feel like medical research is something that’s not tangible or is years away. But this is happening now,”
“I definitely feel the urgency when I walk the corridors at MCRI. Everyone working there cares about making an impact.”
News Prestige, editorial director and publisher, Edwina McCann, said: “Since 1986, MCRI has championed healthier lives for every child, becoming a global leader recognised among the world’s top three child health research institutes – a homegrown success delivering real-world change.
“Twenty-five years on from her first visit, Sarah Murdoch continues to extend that impact, connecting cutting-edge discoveries with the everyday reality of families and championing the institute’s work across stem cell and genomic medicine, public health and infectious diseases.”
Next week, News Corp Australia’s State & Community mastheads will investigate the issues affecting children’s health in support of 40 years of MCRI. Starting 4 May this editorial series will feature children whose lives have benefited from MCRI’s discoveries and cures.
The series also highlights the achievements of Australia’s leading health experts. It has asked them what they think is needed now to address the most critical concerns facing children’s health.
Sky News Australia will also air a special report, presented by National Affairs Correspondent Jonathan Lea, to mark 40 years of MCRI. The special will feature an in-depth interview with Sarah Murdoch alongside Professor Kathryn North.
