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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…
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Safe Harbour Fellowships strengthen the next generation of Perkins researchers
By Alicia Bienkowski | News & EventsThe Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of our Safe Harbour Fellowships: Dr Rowan Sanderson and Dr Rui Hou. Established in 2022, the…
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Professor Shirley Jansen AM recognised for outstanding service to vascular surgery and medical research
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cardiovascular Disease, Media Releases, News & Events, Targeted Drug DeliveryWestern Australia-based vascular surgeon and researcher Professor Shirley Jansen has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of her significant service to vascular surgery as…
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WA medical research suffers devastating blow in 2025 NHMRC funding round
By Alicia Bienkowski | News & EventsWestern Australia’s medical research sector has been dealt a demoralising blow in the 2025 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant round, sparking urgent calls for action from…
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The Perkins strengthens ties with Edith Cowan University for Melanoma research
By Richard Schoonraad | News & EventsEdith Cowan University (ECU) and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (the Perkins) have formalised a new affiliation agreement to advance melanoma research in Western Australia by co-hosting the…
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Perkins submission to the Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy
By Richard Schoonraad | Community, Media Releases, News & Events, ResearchThe Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has submitted its response to the Draft National Health and Medical Research Strategy. Our submission welcomes a national approach to establishing a robust…
