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Gene Investigation reaches finals in Eureka Prizes
A major international project, led by Professor Alistair Forrest from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, is a finalist in... more
Researchers from Western Australia, Japan and Germany have collaborated to create the first map of cell-to-cell communication between the... more
$2.4 million ACRF Cancer Imaging Facility Opens
A ground-breaking State Cancer Imaging Facility officially opened at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research in Perth. more
Perkins recognised in Premier's Science Awards
Western Australian Premier, Colin Barnett MLA has announced that the Lotterywest BioDiscovery Centre at the Harry Perkins Institute of... more
Cancer patients to benefit from unique collaboration
Research in Western Australia is set to benefit from an exciting new collaboration between the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical... more
New way to monitor drug delivery thanks to deep sea shrimp
An enzyme squirted out of deep sea shrimp causing a bright blue burst to scare away predators is the key to innovative scientific work to... more
Leading law firm partners with the Perkins
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is pleased to announce a partnership with law firm Herbert Smith Freehills. The Director... more
Queens Birthday Honour for Perkins Professor
The Governor-General has appointed an eminent Western Australian Medical Researcher, Professor Nigel Laing, as an Officer in the General... more
Research could help pregnant women and babies
Exciting research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research has found new answers for pregnant women with high blood pressure,... more
Genetic breakthrough helps couples hoping for healthy child
The Perkins Laboratory for Neurogenetic diseases has made a breakthrough in a lethal muscle disease, which gives affected parents the... more
Ice Bucket Challenge helps MND research in WA
The Ice Bucket Challenge, which resulted in 30,000 Australians being doused with icy water last year, has generated a $1.05 million grant... more
Teaching stem cells to forget the past
Professor Ryan Lister has been awarded a $50,000 2015 Metcalf prize, from the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia, in recognition... more
Changing view of Muscular Dystrophy
A new publication in eminent journal, Brain, has changed the way neurologists across the world will look at the disease Muscular Dystrophy. more
Woodside Cancer Research Fellow announced
Internationally renowned cancer researcher, Professor Ruth Ganss, has been awarded the prestigious Woodside Cancer Research Fellowship to... more
Mitochondria link to Fatty Liver Disease
Research at the Perkins is leading the way in its field by providing a new understanding of fatty liver disease, which is an increasing... more
New ideas for treating kidney disease
Newly published research from the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is the foundation stone for human trials that may lead to a... more
Australia's 'brainiest' student, Jade Pham proved herself in the national finals of the Brain Bee Challenge at the Harry Perkins... more
Scholarships for bright students
The Perth community is backing young medical researchers who have the potential to improve future health in the areas of cancer, ageing,... more
Striding towards a better future
Walkers who took part in this year's Weekend to End Women's Cancers raised an amazing $1.8 million, supporting breast and ovarian cancer... more
Fellowships honour Perkins Professors
Leading health and medical science minds from across the country have come together to establish the Australian Academy of Health and... more