Craig Munns
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Professor
Craig Munns
Email: : c.munns@uq.edu.au
Phone: : +61 7 3069 7362
Positions
Affiliate of Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine : Centre for Extracellular Vesicle Nanomedicine : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Centre Director of Child Health Research Centre : Child Health Research Centre : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Affiliate of Queensland Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation and Research Centre : Queensland Cerebral Palsy Rehabilitation and Research Centre : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Director, Child Health Research Centre and Head of Mayne Academy of Paediatrics : Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Overview
Background
Professor Craig Munns is the Mayne Professor of Paediatrics and Director of the Child Health Research Centre, The University of Queensland. Professor Munns is also a Senior Medical Officer in Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Queensland Children’s Hospital. He graduated from The University of Queensland, before training in paediatrics and endocrinology at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Brisbane. Professor Munns completed his PhD in paediatric growth disorders through UQ. He then undertook a post-doctoral fellowship in paediatric genetic bone disorders at The Shriners Hospital for Children, Montreal, Canada. From 2004 to 2021, Prof Munns was Senior Staff Specialist in Genetic and Metabolic Bone Disorders and Paediatric Endocrinologist at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney. He also undertook roles as Clinical Program Director, Division of Diagnostic Services and Clinical Trials Lead at Kids Research. As Clinical Trials Lead his focus was on developing a research-intensive health system and introducing advanced therapeutics.
Professor Munns is an international expert in paediatric musculoskeletal disorders. His primary clinical and research interests are in diagnosis and management of primary and secondary bone disorders, including osteogenesis imperfecta, hypophosphataemic rickets, disuse osteoporosis and nutritional rickets. He has undertaken a wide range of investigator initiated and sponsored clinical trials, authored international consensus documents and has supervised numerous PhD and Masters students. Prof Munns is actively involved in national and international scientific societies. He was treasurer of Asia Pacific Paediatric Endocrine Society, is the inaugural treasurer of the International Society of Children’s Bone Health and has chaired the program organising committees Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group, Australian and New Zealand Bone and Mineral Society and International Conference of Children’s Bone Health.
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Availability
Professor Craig Munns is: : Available for supervision : Media expert
Fields of research
Biomedical and Clinical Sciences
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy of Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Queensland
- Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Research interests
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Paediatric Musculoskeletal Disorders
Primary and secondary osteoporosis; Genetic rickets (X-linked hypophosphataemia); Nutritional rickets; Focal bone tumours (Giant cell granuloma, Aneurismal bone cysts); Early detection of disease; Bone density assessment
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Investigator initiated; Pharmaceutical sponsored; Gene therapy
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Research impacts
Professor Munns has developed international consensus guidelines on the prevention and treatment of nutritional rickets. These guidelines have the potential to irradicate this potentially devastating, fully preventable childhood disorder. He has also developed numerous clinical guidelines for the management of paediatric bone disorders such as osteoporosis, X-linked hypophosphataemia, giant cell granuloma and aneurismal bone cysts.
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Works
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All (202) Journal Article (190) Other Outputs (1) Conference Publication (9) Book Chapter (2)
2026
Journal Article
Denosumab as a treatment for pediatric hypercalcemia-a multicenter experience
Hobbs, Annabelle, Nair, Rishi, Ludwig, Karissa, Ambler, Geoffrey R. and Munns, Craig F. (2026). Denosumab as a treatment for pediatric hypercalcemia-a multicenter experience. Jbmr Plus, 10 (2) ziaf171. doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziaf171
Denosumab as a treatment for pediatric hypercalcemia-a multicenter experience
2025
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Six cases of ENPP1 pathogenic variants causing Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets type 2 (ARHR2) and Generalised Arterial Calcification of Infancy (GACI)
Collins, Lucy, Sandy, Jessica, Ly, Stephanie, Lomax, Kate E, Black, Sarah, McKenzie, Fiona, Hayes, Eadaoin, Poulton, Cathryn, Jefferies, Craig, Hunter, Wendy, Simm, Peter, Rodda, Christine, Biggin, Andrew, Munns, Craig and Siafarikas, Aris (2025). Six cases of ENPP1 pathogenic variants causing Autosomal Recessive Hypophosphatemic Rickets type 2 (ARHR2) and Generalised Arterial Calcification of Infancy (GACI). JBMR Plus, 9 (Supplement 5), v47-v57. doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziae174
2025
Journal Article
Fractures in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
Bentley, Laura A., Taylor, Maddison J., Brookes, Denise S.K., Ware, Robert S., Fehlings, Darcy, Boyd, Roslyn N. and Munns, Craig F. (2025). Fractures in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics, 157 (1) e2025072946, 1-17. doi: 10.1542/peds.2025-072946
Fractures in Children With Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review
2025
Journal Article
Hearing impairment in X-linked hypophosphatemia: a review
Oh, Seongeun, Sandy, Jessica L., Munns, Craig F., Simm, Peter J., Siafarikas, Aris, Collins, Lucy, Wall, Christie-Lee, Craig, Maria E., Rodda, Christine P. and Biggin, Andrew (2025). Hearing impairment in X-linked hypophosphatemia: a review. Jbmr Plus, 9 (Supplement_5), v14-v29. doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziaf062
Hearing impairment in X-linked hypophosphatemia: a review
2025
Journal Article
Hypophosphatemia across the lifespan
Herath, Madhuni, Prince, Richard, Munns, Craig F. and Kim, Albert (2025). Hypophosphatemia across the lifespan. Jbmr Plus, 9 (Supplement_5), v1-v2. doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziaf177
Hypophosphatemia across the lifespan
2025
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Patient and carer perceptions and acceptability of current management practices in paediatric X-linked hypophosphatemia treated with burosumab therapy
Sandy, Jessica L., Rodda, Christine P., Siafarikas, Aris, Biggin, Andrew, Wall, Christie-Lee, Collins, Lucy, Schindeler, Aaron, Simm, Peter J. and Munns, Craig F. (2025). Patient and carer perceptions and acceptability of current management practices in paediatric X-linked hypophosphatemia treated with burosumab therapy. Jbmr Plus, 9 (Supplement_5), v30-v38. doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziaf033
2025
Journal Article
What is it like living with X-linked hypophosphatemia?: results from an Australian consumer survey
Sandy, Jessica L., Ford, Naomi, Bevc, Sandy, Rodda, Christine, Siafarikas, Aris, Simm, Peter J., Collins, Lucy, Wall, Christie-Lee, Biggin, Andrew and Munns, Craig F. (2025). What is it like living with X-linked hypophosphatemia?: results from an Australian consumer survey. Jbmr Plus, 9 (Supplement_5), v3-v13. doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziaf027
What is it like living with X-linked hypophosphatemia?: results from an Australian consumer survey
2025
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Metaphyseal band fractures in pediatric patients treated with denosumab
Montero-Lopez, Rodrigo, Ludwig, Karissa, Jacobs, Benjamin, Chesover, Alexander D, Alshammri, Fahd, Mayrhofer, Manuela, Blaschitz, Alexandra, Nicholls, Wayne, Munns, Craig F, Ward, Leanne M and Högler, Wolfgang (2025). Metaphyseal band fractures in pediatric patients treated with denosumab. European Journal of Endocrinology, 193 (5), 622-630. doi: 10.1093/ejendo/lvaf228
Metaphyseal band fractures in pediatric patients treated with denosumab
2025
Journal Article
Bone health in autistic children: evidence from a population-representative Australian Cohort Study
O'Flaherty, Martin, Gomersall, Sjaan, Hill, Jessica, Fortnum, Kathryn, Bourke, Matthew, Cairney, John, Munns, Craig, Simm, Peter and Erlandson, Marta (2025). Bone health in autistic children: evidence from a population-representative Australian Cohort Study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. doi: 10.1007/s10803-025-07051-z
Bone health in autistic children: evidence from a population-representative Australian Cohort Study
2025
Journal Article
Functional change in a child with achondroplasia following 12 months treatment with vosoritide - A case report
Ireland, Penelope, Carroll, Theresa, Pendlebury, Emma, Weston, Eleanor and Munns, Craig (2025). Functional change in a child with achondroplasia following 12 months treatment with vosoritide - A case report. American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, 197 (7) e64054, 1-6. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.a.64054
2025
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Assessment, diagnostic criteria, and outcome measures for non-femoral head lower limb avascular necrosis in children and adolescents: a scoping review
Thomas, Rhianydd, Ball, Stephanie, Davies, Luke, Williams, Nicole, Williams, Cylie, Munns, Craig and Pacey, Verity (2025). Assessment, diagnostic criteria, and outcome measures for non-femoral head lower limb avascular necrosis in children and adolescents: a scoping review. JBMR Plus, 9 (9) ziaf109, ziaf109-9. doi: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziaf109
2025
Journal Article
X-linked hypophosphataemia and burosumab: a systemic disease with a new treatment
Sandy, Jessica L., Biggin, Andrew, Siafarikas, Aris, Simm, Peter J., Rodda, Christine P. and Munns, Craig F. (2025). X-linked hypophosphataemia and burosumab: a systemic disease with a new treatment. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 61 (5), 685-700. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70015
X-linked hypophosphataemia and burosumab: a systemic disease with a new treatment
2025
Journal Article
Prevalence of and risk factors for osteoporosis and fragility fracture in adults with cerebral palsy: A systematic review
Trinh, Anne, Fremion, Ellen, Bhathena, Shayan, Munns, Craig F., Morgan, Prue, Whitney, Daniel G., Gillick, Bernadette, Zacharin, Margaret, Fehlings, Darcy, Vincent, Amanda J. and Milat, Frances (2025). Prevalence of and risk factors for osteoporosis and fragility fracture in adults with cerebral palsy: A systematic review. Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology, 67 (5), 563-571. doi: 10.1111/dmcn.16234
2025
Journal Article
Study protocol for the Australasian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network (AusCP MSK) prospective cohort study: early detection of musculoskeletal complications in young children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy (GMFCS III–V)
Munns, Craig F, Bentley, Laura A, Boyd, Roslyn N, Brookes, Denise, Taylor, Maddison J, Pivonka, Peter, Nassar, Natasha, Trost, Stewart G, Little, J Paige, Tucker, Kylie, Burns, Joshua, Sakzewski, Leanne, Badawi, Nadia, Ware, Robert S, Comans, Tracy, Willoughby, Kate L and Paget, Simon (2025). Study protocol for the Australasian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network (AusCP MSK) prospective cohort study: early detection of musculoskeletal complications in young children with moderate to severe cerebral palsy (GMFCS III–V). BMJ Open, 15 (4) e095526, 1-14. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-095526
2025
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Emergency department presentations related to asthma and allergic diseases in Central Queensland, Australia: a comparative analysis between First Nations Australians and Australians of other descents
Shifti, Desalegn Markos, Al Imam, Mahmudul Hassan, Maresco-Pennisi, Diane, Whitcombe, Renarta, Sly, Peter D., Munns, Craig F., Peters, Rachel L., Khandaker, Gulam and Koplin, Jennifer J. (2025). Emergency department presentations related to asthma and allergic diseases in Central Queensland, Australia: a comparative analysis between First Nations Australians and Australians of other descents. BMJ Open, 15 (3) e091482, e091482. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-091482
2025
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Towards equitable reporting of Indigenous status, ethnicity, language and country of birth in Australian paediatric clinical studies: a scoping review
Cunninghame, Jacqueline, Holland, Lorelle, Takashima, Mari, Nguyen, Linda, Diaz, Abbey, Guo, Shuaijun, Dufficy, Mitchell, Munns, Craig F. and Ullman, Amanda (2025). Towards equitable reporting of Indigenous status, ethnicity, language and country of birth in Australian paediatric clinical studies: a scoping review. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 61 (1), 12-19. doi: 10.1111/jpc.16708
2025
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Reporting Indigenous status, ethnicity, language and country of birth to build equity in international paediatric clinical trials with Australian sites: a scoping review
Cunninghame, Jacqueline, Takashima, Mari, Holland, Lorelle, Nguyen, Linda, Diaz, Abbey, Guo, Shuaijun, Dufficy, Mitchell, Munns, Craig F. and Ullman, Amanda (2025). Reporting Indigenous status, ethnicity, language and country of birth to build equity in international paediatric clinical trials with Australian sites: a scoping review. Australian Health Review, 49 (1) AH24184, 1-8. doi: 10.1071/ah24184
2025
Journal Article
Bridging the knowledge gap in rare bone disorders: insights from the APCO Asia-Pacific Rare Bone Disorders Engagement (ASPIRE) survey
Chandran, Manju, Javaid, Muhammad Kassim, Newell, Tricia, Kaur, Satpreet, Clifton-Bligh, Roderick, Munns, Craig F., Trombetti, Andrea, Bhadada, Sanjay Kumar, Ebeling, Peter R., Mithal, Ambrish and Brandi, Maria Luisa (2025). Bridging the knowledge gap in rare bone disorders: insights from the APCO Asia-Pacific Rare Bone Disorders Engagement (ASPIRE) survey. Osteoporosis International, 36 (11), 1-13. doi: 10.1007/s00198-025-07706-8
2025
Journal Article
Effect of Bacille Calmette–Guérin vaccination on immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 vaccination
Messina, Nicole L, Germano, Susie, Chung, Amy W, van de Sandt, Carolien E, Stevens, Natalie E, Allen, Lilith F, Bonnici, Rhian, Croda, Julio, Counoupas, Claudio, Grubor-Bauk, Branka, Haycroft, Ebene R, Kedzierska, Katherine, McDonald, Ellie, McElroy, Rebecca, Netea, Mihai G, Novakovic, Boris, Perrett, Kirsten P, Pittet, Laure F, Purcell, Ruth A, Subbarao, Kanta, Triccas, James A, Lynn, David J, Curtis, Nigel, Davidson, Andrew, Gardiner, Kaya, Gwee, Amanda, Jamieson, Tenaya, Messina, Nicole, Morawakage, Thilanka ... Vent, Tamsin (2025). Effect of Bacille Calmette–Guérin vaccination on immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 vaccination. Clinical and Translational Immunology, 14 (1) e70023, 1-18. doi: 10.1002/cti2.70023
2025
Journal Article
Functional Change in Three Adolescents With Achondroplasia Following 12 Months Treatment With Vosoritide—A Case Series
Ireland, Penelope J, Carroll, Theresa, Cotton, Zoë, Ludwig, Karissa, Weston, Eleanor and Munns, Craig F. (2025). Functional Change in Three Adolescents With Achondroplasia Following 12 Months Treatment With Vosoritide—A Case Series. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 62 (1) jpc.70232, 131-134. doi: 10.1111/jpc.70232
Funding
Current funding
- 2024 - 2026
The 360-Kids community Network to support children with neurodevelopment challenges (HERA 2.0 partnership)
Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Open grant - 2024 - 2028
Klinefelter Syndrome Registry
William Ivers Memorial Fund
Open grant - 2023 - 2027
Australian Cerebral Palsy Musculoskeletal Health Network
NHMRC MRFF EPCDR - Chronic Musculoskeletal Conditions in Children and Adolescents
Open grant - 2022 - 2027
Children with Lower Limb Pain (CLLiP): Working with families, community and health care provider's to improve outcomes (MRFF Chronic Musculoskeletal administered by Monash University)
Monash University
Supervision
Availability
Professor Craig Munns is: : Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
- Doctor Philosophy
##### Urinary stem cells for diagnosis and characterisation of primary bone disorders
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Di Yu - Doctor Philosophy
##### Tele-Dialysis in community settings: Is it feasible, safe and effective?
Principal Advisor - Doctor Philosophy
##### Food Allergy Diagnosis and Management in Late Adolescence
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Jennifer Koplin
Media
Enquiries
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- Paediatric Bone
- Rickets
- Vitamin D
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