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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

Buckle up as WA’s Premier Truck Show announces HUGE money raised for Cancer Research!

$500,000 donated to the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth to drive cutting-edge cancer research! Last night the WA Mack Muster and Truck Show team and their sponsors…

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AI to help WA researchers get to the heart of Australia’s #1 killer

Transforming heart care—WA researchers secure $2.99M grant for AI-driven health digitisation WA Researchers led by Professor Girish Dwivedi from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and The University of…

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Swim for Your Life and Make a Splash for Medical Research

Perth’s Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research announces a new fundraising challenge event to raise money to fight the world’s toughest diseases. Perth’s Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is…

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Help WA's best medical researchers beat the world's toughest diseases.