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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

Perkins researchers Prof Jonas Nilsson and Dr Peter Lau at lab bench with equipment

WA melanoma research featured at global Oncology congress

Breakthrough research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research that explores possible new treatments for melanoma will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.…

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Dr Elena Juan Pardo in qhite lab coat and Dr Abdul Ihdayid in dark suit.

3D Printed heart valves to be commercialised

Cutting-edge biopolymer 3D-printed heart valve technology to be commercialised in Australia to help millions globally suffering from aortic stenosis. CUREator, Australia’s national biotech incubator, funds Western Australian biomedical engineering and…

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Dr Kieran Mulroney in white lab coat and Dr Aron Chakera in dark suit

Antibiotics resistance solution to be commercialised

Breakthrough diagnostic technology to be commercialised in Australia in race to save millions globally from antibiotic resistant sepsis. CUREator funds Western Australian research team to develop life-saving technology through the…

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