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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
Medical Research Future Fund will help tough career choices
The Director of Western Australia's adult medical research institute has welcomed the news that the Federal government will continue to... more
Sharpening the focus on muscle diseases
Greater scientific knowledge due to new DNA sequencing technology has prompted a major review of the way researchers are looking at... more
An internationally renowned genomic researcher has returned to his home town of Perth after 20 years. more
Perkins Director Professor Peter Leedman thanks supporters
Watch our 2014 highlights video and have a safe and happy holiday season. more
Exciting developments in Diabetes research
Dr Joey Kaye, who is the Director of Diabetes Services at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Nedlands says that Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes... more
Pod of life a gift to medical research
The Perkins is proud to be displaying unique Australian sculptures which were a gift from our founding sponsor, Wesfarmers, to honour its... more
Women's Cancer Research to benefit from Wesfarmers Gift
A substantial philanthropic gift from Wesfarmers will have a major impact on women's cancer research in Western Australia. more
Historic first for fellowships
Australia's most prestigious mid-career medical research Fellowships have been awarded to three very talented early career scientists who... more
Outcomes for the mentally ill do not improve with age
New research has confirmed that people with severe mental disorders who reach older age have lower life expectancy compared with their... more
B-vitamins can help beat depression: study
Supplementing current anti-depressant medication with B vitamins improves response to treatment. more
UWA student wins 100th Rhodes Scholarship
A UWA student, and strong supporter of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. more
Improving lives of people with Diabetes
An Australian health care company will use the personal genetic signature of patients with type 2 diabetes to try to prevent them having... more