awardsBacteriaGenome Biology and Genetic DiseasesNews & EventsResearch
Fellowship awarded to Perkins researcher to fight antibiotic resistance
By Alicia Bienkowski | awards, Bacteria, Genome Biology and Genetic Diseases, News & Events, ResearchThe Forrest Foundation has awarded eight Prospect Fellowships to outstanding early-career researchers to enable them to undertake their innovative work in Western Australia - including one given to Harry Perkins…
CancerCancerCancer and Cell BiologyNews & EventsResearchSynthetic Biology and Drug Discovery
Bioinformatics and high-performance computing evolution lead to better treatments for major diseases
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Cancer, Cancer and Cell Biology, News & Events, Research, Synthetic Biology and Drug DiscoveryIt’s time to talk about bioinformatics and its influence on high-performance computing (HPC) as well as the importance of data analysis and interpretation in medical research. As part of Data…
Cardiovascular DiseaseDiabetesDiabetesMedia ReleasesNews & EventsResearch
A sticker on the foot to save a limb
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Diabetes, Media Releases, News & Events, ResearchTechnology for measuring oxygen levels in the brain’s blood supply offers hope for diabetics risking amputation. Fast facts: • 12 people undergo diabetes related amputations in Australia every day •…
Genetic DiseaseNews & EventsResearch
Perkins Intrapreneur 40under40 winner targets medical grant reform
By Alicia Bienkowski | Genetic Disease, News & Events, ResearchCongratulations 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…
CancerCommunityMelonomaNews & EventsResearch
Insights from “Let’s Talk About the Australian Cancer”
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer, Community, Melonoma, News & Events, ResearchA 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…
Cancer EpigeneticsGenesGenetic DiseaseLabNews & EventsResearch
Waking up silent genes
By Alicia Bienkowski | Cancer Epigenetics, Genes, Genetic Disease, Lab, News & Events, ResearchTesting 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.…
CommunityGenetic DiseaseGenetic Neuromuscular DisordersGeneticsLabNews & EventsRare Disease Genetics and Functional GenomicsResearch
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, ResearchWA 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…
Breast CancerBreast CancerCancer EpigeneticsLabNews & EventsResearchWalk for Women's Cancer
Cancer researcher inspired by nature to kill cancer
By Alicia Bienkowski | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Lab, News & Events, Research, Walk for Women's CancerA WA discovery made global news when venom from honeybees was found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells. Associate Professor and Wesfarmers Fellow, Dr Pilar Blancafort, from the Harry Perkins…
