Wednesday, 18 December 2013
Researchers from and The University of Western Australia affiliated Telethon Institute for Child Health Research will play a significant role in a new multi-million dollar Centre for Excellence aimed at investigating - and breaking - the generational cycle of social disadvantage.
In a commitment worth more than $25 million, the Australian Research Council has joined forces with four major Australian universities, child health experts and international collaborators to create the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course.
The Centre will be managed by the University of Queensland under the Directorship of Professor Janeen Baxter.
Telethon Institute and UWA Winthrop Professor Steve Zubrick will take on the role of Deputy Director of the new centre in recognition of his continued role and influence in working to improve the lives of children everywhere through his research expertise and leadership.
He is joined by Professor David Lawrence whose experience in statistical and data management will drive his role as Chief Investigator on some of the centre's research programs.
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