Join us on Medical Research Giving Day
On Wednesday 9 September, the Perron Institute is joining more than 30 medical research institutes across Australia for the first...
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Peter Coghlan rises to another challenge to share his inspirational journey with others
Peter Coghlan, a stroke and locked-in syndrome survivor who hiked the highest mountain in Wales last year, is now sharing...
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Youth depression researcher Bradley Roberts named finalist in 2026 Premier’s Science Awards
Perron Institute and The University of Western Australia PhD candidate, Bradley Roberts, has been announced as a finalist in the...
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World Brain Day Neurological Summit 2026 – Brain Health: Access for All
The Neurological Council of WA (NCWA) hosted the World Brain Day Neurological Summit on 22 July and the theme was...
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Published evidence of non-invasive screening for ‘hole in the heart’ and stroke prevention
Clinicians across Australia and New Zealand have published evidence of a non-invasive screening method for a common feature of cryptogenic...
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Local students put brainpower to the test at WA Brain Bee finals
High school students have demonstrated their knowledge of the brain and passion for science at the WA Brain Bee Challenge...
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Forum seeks to better support those dealing with the MND ‘beast’
A national forum on end-of-life support for people with motor neurone disease (MND) will work to find better ways to...
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WA-developed stroke therapy on the world stage
The outcomes of the Australian phase 2 SEANCON clinical trial of the safety and preliminary efficacy of the neuroprotective drug...
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David Blacker’s My Fight with PD to feature at international Parkinson’s conference
Clinical Professor David Blacker AM will share his personal journey with Parkinson’s and discuss his book, My Fight with PD: a neurologist with...
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Study advances knowledge of gut-brain axis in Parkinson’s
A published study led by researchers in Western Australia has made a valuable contribution to the growing understanding of gut-related chronic inflammation as a driver of Parkinson’s disease pathology. Parkinson’s is...
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Stroke trial presentations accepted for prestigious international conference
Argenica Therapeutics, the WA based biotechnology company developing novel therapeutics to reduce brain tissue death after stroke and other acute...
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Perron Institute Bridges Fun Run supports Youth Mental Health research
Local runners and walkers will take in sweeping views of the Swan River and Perth skyline when the West Australian Marathon...
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