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WA philanthropist’s generosity leads to multi-million-dollar national grant

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Donations to a team of Perth geneticists from a Perth philanthropist have served as a catalyst for nearly $3million to be granted by the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund.…

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

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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…

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Big ideas pay off for West Australian researchers

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Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research recognised by Federal Government for innovative research projects Detection of illicit drugs, novel cancer research, fighting infections in rapid time and hunting for rare…

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Genetic screening study begins national roll-out

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Full-scale recruitment for a $20 million reproductive genetic carrier screening study has begun in four states and territories ahead of national expansion next year. The pilot phase of the Mackenzie’s…

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One in twenty five couples found to be at high risk of having a baby with a recessive genetic condition

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WA’s first pre-pregnancy study finishing screening for more than 200 couples The first major pre-pregnancy screening study in WA found around 4% of couples were at risk of having a…