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National Breast Cancer Foundation awards $12.4M worth of research grants for projects with potential to revolutionise screening and treatment

By Alicia Bienkowski | News & Events

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) awarded 20 game-changing research projects worth nearly $12.4M, thanks to the generosity of the Australian public, to support its goal of Zero Deaths from…

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Harnessing the power of our brains

By Alicia Bienkowski | APEXHeart Lab, Cardiovascular Disease, Lab, News & Events, Research, Research Area

Our brains are the most powerful and efficient computing system there is. We are constantly processing huge amounts of information, while using a relatively minimal amount of energy. It’s this…

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$1.07M and counting – New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer delivers for medical research

By Alicia Bienkowski | News & Events

A record number of more than 800 women and men are walking Perth streets today raising money for women’s cancer research in WA. So far, the New Town Toyota Walk…

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COVID lockdown leads to breast cancer discovery

By Alicia Bienkowski | News & Events

Michaela Huston is a 31 year old Oncology Pharmacist. She is part of a team that checks the cancer drugs at SCGH for patients receiving chemotherapy and other treatments. She…

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Materials research dedicated CT scanner is first of its kind in WA

By Alicia Bienkowski | Media Releases, News & Events

Researchers will be able to gain new insights into everything from medical specimens to geological samples, fossils and artworks after a new 4200kg computed tomography (CT) scanner was delivered to…

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Channel 10 News coverage: WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre

By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer Centre News, News & Events

On Sunday 27 March 2022, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research that the Federal Government will commit $375 million to support a new $750 million, truly comprehensive…

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Patient advocates welcome multi-million-dollar cancer centre plan for WA

By Richard Schoonraad | Cancer Centre News, News & Events

Featured on ABC Radio Perth / By Kate Leaver Interview with Professor Shannon Simpson. “It’s about making this journey more cohesive and holistic, where patients can be treated as…

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Interview with Professor Peter Leedman AO: WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre announcement

By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer Centre News, News & Events

Harry Perkins Institute’s Director, Professor Peter Leedman AO, spoke to ABC Mornings' Nadia Mitsopoulos following the announcement of the WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre. On Sunday 27 March 2022, Prime Minister…

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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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News & Events

National Breast Cancer Foundation awards $12.4M worth of research grants for projects with potential to revolutionise screening and treatment

Harnessing the power of our brains

$1.07M and counting – New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer delivers for medical research

COVID lockdown leads to breast cancer discovery

Materials research dedicated CT scanner is first of its kind in WA

Channel 10 News coverage: WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre

Patient advocates welcome multi-million-dollar cancer centre plan for WA

Interview with Professor Peter Leedman AO: WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre announcement

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

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