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Safe Harbour Fellowships strengthen the next generation of Perkins researchers

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of our Safe Harbour Fellowships: Dr Rowan Sanderson and Dr Rui Hou. Established in 2022, the…

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Professor Shirley Jansen AM recognised for outstanding service to vascular surgery and medical research

Western Australia-based vascular surgeon and researcher Professor Shirley Jansen has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of her significant service to vascular surgery as…

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WA medical research suffers devastating blow in 2025 NHMRC funding round

Western Australia’s medical research sector has been dealt a demoralising blow in the 2025 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grant round, sparking urgent calls for action from…

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