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Funding for Critical Mother and Baby Health Research Awarded
By Tyler Fleming | Media Releases, News & EventsSeven researchers from The University of Western Australia will tackle critical health challenges affecting women and babies thanks to research funding from the Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF). Provided…
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Perth researchers awarded $6M national grant to establish WA Centre for Cell and Genome Engineering
By Tyler Fleming | Media Releases, News & EventsProfessor Ryan Lister AM, Program Head, Genome Biology and Genetic Diseases Program at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of Western Australia and Associate Professor Timo Lassmann,…
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Perkins Professor Gina Ravenscroft awarded $2.5M to tackle unmet need in genetic diseases
By Tyler Fleming | Media Releases, News & EventsPerkins Professor Gina Ravenscroft has been awarded more than $2.5M as part of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) 2026 Investigator Grant made to the University of Western…
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Professor Gina Ravenscroft appointed the Dr Patricia Kailis Chair in Rare Diseases
By Tyler Fleming | News & EventsInternationally recognised leader in rare neuromuscular disease research, Professor Gina Ravenscroft has been appointed the inaugural Dr Patricia Kailis Chair in Rare Diseases at The University of Western Australia (UWA)…
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Prof Ryan Lister AM recognised for life’s work in biochemistry, genetic science and neuroscience
By Richard Schoonraad | News & EventsProfessor Ryan Lister, Head of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Genome Biology and Genetic Diseases Program, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in…
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A new way to treat negative ear pressure that leads to glue ear in children
By Alicia Bienkowski | News & EventsA common childhood condition could soon be treated at home, thanks to an innovative new device developed through Western Australian talent and global collaborations. “Glue ear” known medically as otitis media with…
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The fight against women’s cancer hits Perth streets
By Richard Schoonraad | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Cancer Program, Community Events, Events, Media Releases, News & Events, Ovarian Cancer, Perkins Events, Walk for Women's CancerMore than 1200 Walkers hit the streets around Perth today for the New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer, starting and finishing at Riley Oval at UWA. Together, they have…
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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…
