Clinical Epigenetics

Epigenomic research at Telethon Kids explores the links between childhood disease and the molecular hallmarks of epigenetic control.

The Clinical Epigenetics team is engaged in understanding how early experiences shape human development through epigenetic changes. We do this through exploring links between childhood disease and the molecular hallmarks of epigenetic control. We have a particular focus on factors that program immune function in health and disease, and how this links to other outcomes (metabolic, neurological, cardiovascular).

 Our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of children through:

• A better understanding of how the early environment shapes immune development
• Exploring novel mechanisms of ‘epigenetic memory’
• Identifying new targets for medical intervention, or novel DNA-based diagnostics.  

 Our core values:

• We strive for scientific excellence
• We are guided by social responsibility
• We encourage teamwork
• We foster creativity and innovation
• We prize resilience