Major research grant for youth mental health research on personalised therapies
Statistics show that young Australians under 25 are at a high risk of mental health disorders, with around one in...
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Measuring heel bone mineral density to predict increased dementia risk
Further evidence of a link between low bone mineral density and dementia is provided in a recently published collaborative study...
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WA Government support for novel treatments for youth mental health
Depression, the most common mental illness worldwide, is a significant and growing public health issue causing a high economic burden...
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Perron Institute pays tribute to its retiring Medical Director
Distinguished neurologist, Clinical Professor David Blacker AM, recognised nationally for his clinical and research achievements, has retired as Medical Director...
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Perron Institute appoints new Medical Director
Western Australia’s Perron Institute has announced the appointment of Professor Merrilee Needham to the leadership role of Medical Director. Professor...
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Researchers discover novel pathway of how cells respond to exercise and physical activity
Scientists at the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science and The University of Western Australia have made a significant...
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Final patient dosed in Phase 2 stroke trial
Dosing of patients in Argenica Therapeutics’ Phase 2 clinical trial of the neuroprotective drug ARG-007 in acute ischaemic stroke has...
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WA research brings hope for tackling rare neurological disorders in children
A severe genetic disorder known as Angelman syndrome (AS) is one of three rare conditions targeted in WA research receiving...
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Crucial research funding received from WA Government
$25 million has been awarded to 20 Western Australian health and medical research facilities via the Future Health Research and...
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Australasian Neurological Conference and Expo (ANCE) 2025
Health leaders, researchers, clinicians, allied health, lived experience advocates, carers and members of the community gathered for the inaugural Australasian...
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Personalised Medicine research Centre promises to reshape the way we treat diseases
Murdoch University scientists are sharpening their focus on the development of personalised treatments for rare and inherited diseases with the...
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WA led research emphasises potential for personalised approach to Parkinson’s treatment
New international research led by Western Australian neurologists and scientists highlights the potential for precise and personalised treatment of Parkinson’s...
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