Perkins Research Team Develop World-First Map Showing Gene Activity Changes In Diverse Human Brain Cells From Pre-birth To Adulthood
By Alicia Bienkowski | Brain, Genes, Media Releases, News & Events, ResearchAustralian scientists develop world-first map showing gene activity changes in diverse human brain cell types from pre-birth to adulthood. Discovery gives insights into cell function changes in neurological diseases such…
Cancer researchers welcome Federal funding for WA centre
By Richard Schoonraad | Bowel Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer and Cell Biology, Cancer Centre News, Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Head and Neck, Liver Cancer, Liver Cancer, Lungs, Melanoma, Melonoma, News & Events, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer, TumoursWestern Australians living with cancer to receive patient centred care linked to research. Fast facts: Cancer is a major cause of death by disease in adults and children in Australia…
Comment from Professor Peter Leedman, Director of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research regarding news coverage on the WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre As you know, the Perkins plans to…
West Australians give record amount to Australia’s biggest charity ride A record $8,551,331 has been raised for WA cancer research by the nation’s biggest charity bike ride, the MACA Cancer…
Top health experts elected to prestigious academy
By Alicia Bienkowski | Media Releases, News & EventsTwo health leaders from The University of Western Australia have been elected as new Fellows of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences. The Academy welcomed 15 women and…
MinRes’ $2 million heart research investment welcomed
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cardiovascular Disease, Heart, Media Releases, News & Events, ResearchHeart attack statistics 50 Australians die every day from a heart attack Nearly 20,000 Australians die each year from heart attack 160 heart attacks occur every day The cost per…
Passionate biomedical engineers recognised in Premier’s science awards
By Alicia Bienkowski | awards, Bioimaging Research and Innovation for Translational Engingeering BRITE, Biomedical engineering, Media Releases, News & Events, Vascular EngineeringApplying the tools used by oil and gas engineers to investigate how blood flows in the placenta during pregnancy led to Harry Perkins Institute PhD student being named joint winner…
Collaborative research has potential to improve cancer immunotherapy
By Alicia Bienkowski | Media Releases, News & EventsWest Australian researchers have identified key differences between cancers that respond to immunotherapy and those that do not, paving the way for more effective treatments for cancer. The multidisciplinary team,…