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The Perkins combines world-class research laboratories and collaborative teams to pursue excellence in medical science with a focus on translating our research breakthroughs into better health for our community. Our teams have more than 450 research, clinical and support staff working together to reach toward new medical solutions and bring them closer.

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At the Perkins, we are committed to ensuring that all research that bears our name and which is funded by donors, funding bodies or other sources is done to the highest standards and can demonstrate that we take all necessary steps to demonstrate quality in our research practices. Find out more about research governance and integrity here.

RESEARCH NEWS & EVENTS

Funding to improve cardiovascular health outcomes

Researchers developing innovative technology for early heart disease detection have received more than $298,000 from the Heart Foundation’s 2026 research funding program. They have been awarded Vanguard Grants to test…

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Plant roots hide a second identity to help respond to drought

Scientists have discovered a hidden layer of identity in plant root cells: an “environmental mode” that switches on in some cells and becomes more common when water is scarce. Led…

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

Perkins researchers A/Prof Elena Juan Pardo and A/Prof Abdul Ihdayhid awarded $1M

Today on World Heart Day Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research Associate Professor Elena Juan Pardo and Associate Professor Abdul Ihdayhid have been awarded $1 million by AUScelerate. The grant…

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