The Perkins buildings were developed for the people of Western Australia and we want to share with you the amazing research happening in our state. A tour of our Nedlands headquarters will give you the chance to see these state-of-the-art facilities first-hand and learn how Perth’s brightest minds are working with futuristic technology to advance medical research towards amazing new medical solutions.
GETTING TO KNOW THE PERKINS
Community Groups
These activities are designed for community groups who wish to learn more about the amazing medical breakthroughs being discovered at the Perkins. Take a behind-the-scenes tour of our labs, don a lab coat and get hands on experience to learn more about how community support is helping WA’s best medical researchers fight the world’s toughest diseases like cancer, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic conditions.
You are welcome at the Perkins!
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: We ask for a donation towards medical research
This tour is designed for adult community groups like clubs, associations or businesses. Groups should be at least 10 people.
On a tour of the Perkins site in Nedlands, you can see firsthand how our close-knit team of researchers work together to fight the toughest diseases that take our loved ones too soon.
See the world-class facilities and hear how WA’s bright minds are using amazing technology to develop exciting new medical solutions to prevent, diagnose and treat life-threatening diseases.
During your tour you will:
- See an original sample of the mould used by Sir Alexander Fleming to grow penicillin – signed by the revolutionary scientist himself!
- Walk down our ‘information corridor’ and discover historical highlights in medical research that led to the medicines we rely on today
- Hear about the life-changing discoveries happening in your home town
- See the state-of-the-art research laboratories at the Perkins
- Meet your dedicated researchers (where possible)
A tour takes approximately one and a half hours, however, we can be flexible to suit your group.
There is a coffee shop on site which provides a suitable option for morning tea or lunch after your tour.
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