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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.
Research
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.
Support the Perkins
Support the Perkins

Your support will help us to deliver a healthier future through medical breakthroughs, new treatments and fostering the next generation of scientific talent.
Get Involved
Get Involved

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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Welcome to the BioDiscovery Centre!

Bringing education, STEM and research together.

The BioDiscovery Center has been purpose-built to support the teaching and learning of STEM skills via real-world experience. The Centre provides high-tech, educational experiences for students and teachers alike.

NEXT GEN PROGRAM

Students apply their STEM practical skills and knowledge in a research-grade teaching laboratory. Content supports the Australian Curriculum.

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PERKINS PROFS

This medical research program aims to challenge and extend high-achieving students.

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IMMERSION PROGRAM

During school holidays, five students can work beside scientists, gaining experience in how research is conducted on a day-to-day basis.

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TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Improve your practice inside and outside of the classroom and address ATSIL standards through our interactive sessions.

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BioDiscovery

The Lotterywest BioDiscovery Centre is WA’s state-of-the-art teaching laboratory housed in the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. It is operated by Perkins medical researchers and teachers. For more information please get in touch.