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What embryo development can teach us about fighting cancer

By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, endometriosis, Genome Biology and Genetic Diseases, Lab, Liver Cancer, Media Releases, News & Events, Ovarian Cancer, xOncofetal Ecosystem

Human development is one of the most elegant biological phenomena where rapid but controlled cellular growth leads to a healthy human life. On the other hand, cancer is an uncontrolled…

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Perkins to drive medical research discoveries in Kylie’s honour

By Alicia Bienkowski | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Inspiration, News & Events, Supporters, Walk for Women's Cancer

It is with heavy hearts that the Harry Perkins Institute farewells Kylie Beard, beloved ambassador for the Walk for Women’s Cancer, who passed away yesterday from breast cancer that metastasised to…

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Perkins researchers find gene for deadliest breast cancer

By Alicia Bienkowski | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Genes, Lab, Media Releases, News & Events

A new cancer-causing gene and protein which creates highly aggressive hard to treat breast cancers has been discovered by cancer researchers at the Harry Perkins Institute. The discovery has been…

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Mackenzie’s Mission Applauded in Federal Parliament

By Alicia Bienkowski | News & Events, Statements

Minister for Health Greg Hunt MP speaks to the importance of initiatives such as Mackenzie's Mission in Parliament. Mackenzie's Mission, co-led by Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research geneticist Professor…

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Perkins Intrapreneur 40under40 winner targets medical grant reform

By Alicia Bienkowski | Genetic Disease, News & Events, Research

Congratulations to Perkins group leader Dr Gina Ravenscroft, who was announced as a Business News 40under40 finalist for the First Among Equals award, and winner of the Intrapreneur Category Award. Announced…

Cancer Community Melonoma News & Events Research

Insights from “Let’s Talk About the Australian Cancer”

By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Community, Melonoma, News & Events, Research

A special Perkins Community Q&A, "Let's Talk About the Australian Cancer", was presented to a full (covid-safe) auditorium and streamed on Facebook Live 10th March 2021. This panel discussion led…

Community Events Media Releases News & Events

Brave move wins national fundraising award

By Alicia Bienkowski | Community, Events, Media Releases, News & Events

Medical research institute reaps benefits of bringing $4m fundraising ride for cancer in-house Stepping away from an offshore company that provided key elements of a $4m, two-day, 200km charity ride…

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Waking up silent genes

By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer Epigenetics, Genes, Genetic Disease, Lab, News & Events, Research

Testing proven cancer research on a devastating childhood condition For parents whose child has been diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), their concerns usually start when their baby fails to thrive.…

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WA leading in $20 million pre-pregnancy genetic carrier screening research

By Alicia Bienkowski | Community, Genetic Disease, Genetic Neuromuscular Disorders, Genetics, Lab, News & Events, Rare Disease Genetics and Functional Genomics, Research

WA is leading the way in a national $20 million pre-pregnancy screening study testing volunteer couples for genetic mutations that cause devastating diseases. The program known as Mackenzie’s Mission, co-led…