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…
Genetic tests to identify people at higher risk of heart failure
By Alicia Bienkowski | Advanced Clinical and Translational Cardiovascular Imaging, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes Program, Centre for Diabetes Research, Heart, Lab, Media Releases, News & Events, ResearchA groundbreaking study by researchers at Perth’s Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has produced a genetic test for heart failure, which will enable early intervention and more personalised treatment…
New technology revealing genetics of recurrent pregnancy loss
By Cam Findlay | Community, Disease Area, Genes, Genetic Disease, Genome Biology and Genetic Diseases, Lab, News & Events, Rare Disease Genetics and Functional Genomics, Research AreaEvery day in Australia, 282 women experience a miscarriage, according to the The Pink Elephants Support Network. Chromosomal abnormalities are one of the more commonly recognised causes of recurrent miscarriage.…
Dr Moira Clay takes up new Deputy Director role at the Perkins
By Richard Schoonraad | News & EventsThe Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is delighted to welcome Dr Moira Clay as Deputy Director. Moira will commence in this new role on 4 February 2025. Moira will…
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…
Perkins researcher awarded Raine Priming Grant
By Alicia Bienkowski | Lab, Media Releases, News & Events, ResearchDr Mridul Johari from the Perkins Rare Disease Genetics and Functional Genomics Group has been awarded a prestigious Raine Priming Grant from the Raine Medical Research Foundation. Dr Johari’s project,…
National study’s findings support genetic carrier screening for all Australian couples wanting children
By Richard Schoonraad | News & EventsA ground-breaking study into government-funded genetic carrier screening for Australian couples seeking to have children has published its main findings in the leading international journal, The New England Journal of…
WA’s Brightest Minds Recognised through the 2024 Aspire Awards
By Alicia Bienkowski | Funding, Media Releases, News & Events, ResearchAssociate Professor Elena Juan Pardo, a researcher at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, is among ten Western Australian recipients of the Business Events Perth 2024 Aspire Awards. The…