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The analysis tool making it easier to detect and treat heart disease
By Alicia Bienkowski | Advanced Clinical and Translational Cardiovascular Imaging, Bioimaging Research and Innovation for Translational Engingeering BRITE, Biomedical engineering, Blood Vessels, Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes Program, News & EventsA next-generation analysis tool to combat coronary artery disease is moving from the lab to hospitals around the world, thanks to Australian biomedical engineers. (Originally published on createdigital.org.au. Words by…
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‘Super-charged’ immune cells in promising new treatment for melanoma
By Alicia Bienkowski | Inspiration, Melanoma, Melanoma Discovery, Melonoma, News & Events, Research AreaDecember – and the start of summer – is readily welcomed by most West Australians. But along with our enviable outdoor lifestyle and ample sunshine is one far from desirable…
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To the moon and back for your loved ones
By Alicia Bienkowski | Disease Area, Funding, Fundraising, Inspiration, News & Events, Research AreaAt the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, researchers have big audacious goals that aim for medical discoveries and breakthroughs. The goal is like a moonshot and you can help…
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Perkins secures biobanking grants to answer important questions in future research
By Alicia Bienkowski | awards, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Centre for Diabetes Research, Diabetes, Diabetes, Funding, Inspiration, Liver, Liver Cancer, Liver Cancer, Liver Disease, Liver Disease, News & Events, Translational OncologyThe McGowan Government recently announced that the Harry Perkins Institute will receive two of the 16 grants totalling more than $1.5 million to support Western Australian biobanks. Congratulations to both…
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NHMRC funding for DEFINER to identify “the right drug for the right patient” in liver cancer
By Alicia Bienkowski | awards, Cancer, Cancer, Funding, Liver, Liver Cancer, Liver Cancer, Liver Disease, Liver Disease, News & Events, xOncofetal EcosystemThe Harry Perkins Institute's Oncofetal Ecosystem Laboratory, established early in 2021, has received its first NHMRC Ideas Grant in the most recent grants round. This collaborative project run by the…
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Bioengineers deliver innovation award success
By Alicia Bienkowski | awards, Bioimaging Research and Innovation for Translational Engingeering BRITE, Biomedical engineering, Blood Vessels, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes Program, Imaging and Therapy, Media Releases, News & Events, Vascular Biology and Stromal Targeting, Vascular EngineeringCombining engineering thinking with medical research has proved a winning formula for four Perth start-up companies linked to the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Nedlands. They were winners…
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Interview with Prof Peter Leedman AO: Bee venom to treat cancer paid for by Australia’s biggest charity ride
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Community, Community Events, News & EventsAn inspiring chat with Director at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Professor Peter Leedman AO, with The West's Ben O'Shea. Prof Leedman speaks about the wonderful MACA Cancer 200…
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Tiny filters with big roles for patients with chronic kidney disease
By Alicia Bienkowski | Biomedical engineering, Blood Vessels, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes Program, Chronic Kidney Disease, Disease Area, Kidney Disease, Kidneys, Media Releases, News & Events, Vascular EngineeringPerth bioengineers investigate critical device for dialysis machines Fast facts An estimated 1.7 million or 10% of Australian adults have Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) An estimated 1 in 5 or…
