Former Federal Minister joins Perkins Board
By Richard Schoonraad | Cancer Centre News, Media Releases, News & EventsFormer Australian Government Minister, the Hon Ben Morton, has been appointed to the Board of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. Between 2016 and 2022, he represented the electorate…
Perth’s premier truck show supports the Perkins
By Richard Schoonraad | Community Events, Fundraising, Media Releases, News & EventsTruck enthusiasts are gearing up for the much-anticipated 2024 WA Mack Muster and Truck Show, set to roll into Quarry Farm on Sunday 24 March. Perth's premier truck show promises…
WA researchers excel in nationally competitive grants
By Richard Schoonraad | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Epigenetics and Genomics Laboratory, Funding, Genome Biology and Genetic Diseases, Media Releases, Mitochondrial Disease, Mitochondrial disease, Mitochondrial Medicine and Biology, News & Events, Research, TranslationEight (8) Federal government grants awarded to the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Two of Australia’s most significant research grants, given only to the nation’s highest performing researchers, have…
Young scientists given safe harbour by West Australian donors
By Richard Schoonraad | Media Releases, News & EventsMolecular geneticist developing treatments for children suffering devastating muscle weakening conditions and scientist investigating human brain development and neurodevelopmental disease origins awarded Fellowships. An innovative fund to retain outstanding young…
West Australians give record amount to Australia’s biggest charity ride A record $8,674,649 has been raised for WA cancer research by the nation’s biggest charity bike ride, the MACA Cancer…
Perkins pledges support for Voice to Parliament
By Richard Schoonraad | Community Events, Inspiration, Media Releases, News & EventsLeading WA research organisation, the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, has pledged support for the Indigenous Voice to parliament. The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (the Perkins) backs…
WA scientists win Hearts and Minds
By Richard Schoonraad | Development of Improved Diagnostics for Genetic Disease, Development of Therapies for Selected Genetic Muscle Diseases, Disease Area, Funding, Genes, Genetic Disease, Genetic Disease, Genetic Neuromuscular Disorders, Genetics, Media Releases, Muscles, Muscular Dystrophy, Neurological Disorders, News & Events, Rare Disease Genetics and Functional GenomicsFirst West Australian team to attract unique listed investment company funds One of Australia's Top 30 Corporate Philanthropists, Hearts and Minds Investments Limited (ASX: HM1) has made its first donation…
WA melanoma research featured at global Oncology congress
By Richard Schoonraad | Cancer, Cancer, Immunotherapy, Liver Cancer, Media Releases, Melanoma, Melanoma Discovery, Melonoma, News & Events, Research, Translation, TumoursBreakthrough research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research that explores possible new treatments for melanoma will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.…