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OUR LABORATORIES & RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Research laboratories at the Perkins are organised into the following programs and centres. 

Cancer Program

Perkins researchers have made major discoveries in the field of cancer including uncovering the SLIRP gene which controls hormone production in breast and prostate cancers, the tumour suppressor gene HLS5 and a process for normalising blood vessels in tumours to allow more effective absorption of cancer-combating drugs.

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Cardiovascular Science
and Diabetes Program

The Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes Program at the Perkins is focussed on translational research to improve health outcomes. The research teams investigate diseases ranging from heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and cancer. The program also encompasses the biomedical engineering teams that develop new medical devices.

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Genome Biology and
Genetic Diseases Program

The Genome Biology and Genetics Program focuses on factors that affect health and well being at the genetic, protein and population levels, with the common aim of improving diagnosis and treatment of disease.

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Centres and Facilities

The Perkins houses and provides support to a number of leading research centres and facilities. These facilities offer essential services to the community or to researchers in Western Australia.

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RESEARCH NEWS & EVENTS

National study’s findings support genetic carrier screening for all Australian couples wanting children

A ground-breaking study into government-funded genetic carrier screening for Australian couples seeking to have children has published its main findings in the leading international journal, The New England Journal of…

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WA’s Brightest Minds Recognised through the 2024 Aspire Awards

Associate Professor Elena Juan Pardo, a researcher at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, is among ten Western Australian recipients of the Business Events Perth 2024 Aspire Awards. The…

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New Study Traces Childhood Leukaemia to Genetic Origins Present at Birth

A groundbreaking study has revealed a genetic signpost present in blood samples taken at birth that could determine whether or not that child will later develop the most common form…

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