Walk for Women's Cancer Archives - Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

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About Perkins

Since 1998, the Perkins has grown to become one of the nation's leading adult medical research centres, where a close-knit team of more than 450 research and clinical staff work together to defeat the major diseases that impact our community.
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Research

Perkins researchers focus on some of the major diseases that affect our community. In particular we focus on cancer, diabetes, heart disease and neuromuscular diseases.
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Your support will help us to deliver a healthier future through medical breakthroughs, new treatments and fostering the next generation of scientific talent.
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You can support Perkins work in many different ways. From participating in an event, to attending a workshop in the BioDiscovery Centre, to volunteering your time, or supporting our research, we welcome your involvement.
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The fight against women’s cancer hits Perth streets

By Richard Schoonraad | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Cancer Program, Community Events, Events, Media Releases, News & Events, Ovarian Cancer, Perkins Events, Walk for Women's Cancer

More than 1200 Walkers hit the streets around Perth today for the New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer, starting and finishing at Riley Oval at UWA. Together, they have…

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1000 Walkers take to the Streets for Women’s Cancer Research

By Richard Schoonraad | Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cancer, Cancer Epigenetics, Cancer Program, Community, Events, Media Releases, News & Events, Ovarian Cancer, Perkins Events, Walk for Women's Cancer

More than 1000 Walkers hit the pavement this morning for the New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer, taking place at Riley Oval at UWA Crawley. The Walk benefits women’s…

Community Events News & Events Walk for Women's Cancer

Over 1100 Walkers raise $1.5M for Women’s Cancer

By Richard Schoonraad | Community, Events, News & Events, Walk for Women's Cancer

10th anniversary Walk for Women’s Cancer kicks off in Perth A record 1153 walkers hit Perth streets this morning on the 10th annual New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer.…

Community Events News & Events Walk for Women's Cancer

Under the Tuscan Sun for cancer research

By Richard Schoonraad | Community, Events, News & Events, Walk for Women's Cancer

Tuscan trek for Perth cancer researchers On the steep cobbled streets of medieval towns, past vineyards and over Tuscan hillsides, Anita Tancevski-Simpson will take a moment to acknowledge people who…

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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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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 Cancer

A 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…

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COVID-19 the mother of invention for WA’s fundraising walk for women’s cancer

By Alicia Bienkowski | Fundraising, Perkins Events, Walk for Women's Cancer

Instead of one major event, teams are doing their own thing and for a Busselton team that means trekking the Cape to Cape. Each year walkers from across WA descend…

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All donations of $2 and over are tax deductible in Australia.

Perkins is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR): Charitable Fundraising Authority No DGR CC20761

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research recognises Australia’s first healers and scientists, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the Whadjuk people of the Noongar nation, the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live and work, and pay respects to their elders past and present.

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