Community Archives - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

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Since 1998, the Perkins has grown to become one of the nation's leading adult medical research centres, where a close-knit team of more than 450 research and clinical staff work together to defeat the major diseases that impact our community.
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Perkins researchers focus on some of the major diseases that affect our community. In particular we focus on cancer, diabetes, heart disease and neuromuscular diseases.
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You can support Perkins work in many different ways. From participating in an event, to attending a workshop in the BioDiscovery Centre, to volunteering your time, or supporting our research, we welcome your involvement.
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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 Area

Every 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.…

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Perkins Represented in Premiers Science Awards

By Richard Schoonraad | Antibiotic diagnostics, awards, BioDiscovery, Community, Epigenetics and Genomics Laboratory, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disease, Lungs, Media Releases, News & Events, Research

Three celebrated scientists from WA’s Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, have been named as finalists in the 2024 Premier’s Science Awards. Associate Professor Gina Ravenscroft, Dr Kieran Mulroney and…

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Science experiments go bush

By Richard Schoonraad | BioDiscovery, Community, Media Releases, News & Events

Jigalong Remote Community School students, living on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert on the western side of the Rabbit Proof Fence, were last week introduced to the world…

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Over 1100 Walkers raise $1.5M for Women’s Cancer

By Richard Schoonraad | Community, Events, News & Events, Walk for Women's Cancer

10th anniversary Walk for Women’s Cancer kicks off in Perth A record 1153 walkers hit Perth streets this morning on the 10th annual New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer.…

Community Events News & Events Walk for Women's Cancer

Under the Tuscan Sun for cancer research

By Richard Schoonraad | Community, Events, News & Events, Walk for Women's Cancer

Tuscan trek for Perth cancer researchers On the steep cobbled streets of medieval towns, past vineyards and over Tuscan hillsides, Anita Tancevski-Simpson will take a moment to acknowledge people who…

Community News & Events

Running and raising funds for research

By Alicia Bienkowski | Community, News & Events

When Nicole Kruse was diagnosed with breast cancer in late 2016, she made it her mission to get well enough to complete a 100km running event. The massive challenge is…

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Attorney-General speaks about her personal connection to new cancer treatment facility

By Richard Schoonraad | Cancer Centre News, Community, News & Events

WA senator and Federal Attorney-General Michaelia Cash has told 6PR’s Steve Mills that the government's latest announcement in medical funding means a lot to her personally. Senator Cash said that…

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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 & Events

An 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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West Australians making a difference to cancer

By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Community, Community Events, Events, Funding, Fundraising, Inspiration, News & Events, Perkins Events

How riders are making a difference in battle against cancer OpEd Opinion piece, page 42, The West Australian: 21 October 2021, by Professor Peter Leedman AO For the tenth year I…