Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre gets WA Government funding, stamp of approval
By Richard Schoonraad | Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Centre News, Cancer Program, Community, Media Releases, News & EventsWestern Australia will get its own truly comprehensive cancer centre, similar to those in other States and internationally, with the WA State Government confirming funding for the Perkins WA Comprehensive…
New research: Slowing the spread of brain cancer
By Alicia Bienkowski | Brain, Brain Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer 200 Ride, Disease Area, Lab, News & Events, Research Area, Systems Biology and GenomicsA new study involving researchers from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has uncovered a potential way to slow the growth and spread of one of the deadliest forms…
1000 Walkers take to the Streets for Women’s Cancer Research
By Richard Schoonraad | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Cancer Program, Community, Events, Media Releases, News & Events, Ovarian Cancer, Perkins Events, Walk for Women's CancerMore than 1000 Walkers hit the pavement this morning for the New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer, taking place at Riley Oval at UWA Crawley. The Walk benefits women’s…
The Perkins reaches major milestone in delivery of a Comprehensive Cancer Centre for WA
By Richard Schoonraad | Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Centre News, News & EventsThe Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (the Perkins) is pleased to advise that we have now reached a very significant milestone in progressing the development of the Perkins WA…
Researchers discover blood markers that could predict mesothelioma treatment success
By Richard Schoonraad | Bioimaging Research and Innovation for Translational Engingeering BRITE, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Cancer Program, Cell Signalling, Lab, Mesothelioma, News & Events, ResearchA groundbreaking study by researchers at the National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases (NCARD), The Kids Research Institute and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (the Perkins) has identified…
$10 million raised for WA Cancer Research
By Richard Schoonraad | Cancer, Events, Fundraising, Media Releases, News & Events, Perkins EventsWest Australians give record amount in Australia’s biggest charity ride. This morning it was announced a record $10,104,999 has been raised for WA cancer research by the nation’s biggest charity…
Lowering cancer drug dose could open tumours to immunotherapy
By Alicia Bienkowski | Brain, Cancer, Cancer, Disease Area, Lab, Media Releases, Melanoma Discovery, Melonoma, News & Events, Research, Research Area, Systems Biology and GenomicsGroundbreaking research undertaken at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth has shown that administering anti-cancer drugs at a hundred-fold lower dose than standard protocols could improve the…
Buckle up as WA’s Premier Truck Show announces HUGE money raised for Cancer Research!
By Richard Schoonraad | Cancer, Community Events, Events, Funding, Fundraising, Media Releases, News & Events, Supporters$500,000 donated to the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth to drive cutting-edge cancer research! Last night the WA Mack Muster and Truck Show team and their sponsors…