Genetic testing may help young Australians find a suitable antidepressant sooner
A recent WA pilot study has found that pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing shows promise as a tool to support antidepressant prescribing...
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Experimental stroke drug shows potential as treatment for Alzheimer’s
A neuroprotective therapeutic being developed by Australian biotechnology company Argenica Therapeutics to reduce brain tissue death after stroke may also...
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Perron Institute Hole in One day 2026
Golfing Pros, celebrities and novice players hit off for a chance at the Hole in One $500,000 prize at the...
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$500,000 prize for the Hole-in-One competition
Golfing enthusiasts and novice players are set to tee off for a hole-in-one spectacle and a $500,000 prize at the...
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Syngenis Labs, Perron Institute and founders of Gene S form new company
A new Australian precision medicine company, Gene S Dx Pty Ltd, has been formed to scale an Australian pharmacogenomics platform...
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Bradley Roberts named Student Scientist of the Year
Bradley Roberts has been named WA Student Scientist of the Year at the 2026 Premier’s Science Awards, recognising his research...
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Spotlight on Dr William Wallefeld, Consultant Neurologist
Motivated by the opportunity to work with patients and improve health outcomes, Dr William (Will) Wallefeld retrained from science to...
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National facility to deliver life-changing medical treatments and research
A national facility to improve patients’ access to life-changing drugs and supercharge the development of biomedical innovations is being established...
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Discovering science through art exhibition
An innovative exhibition that aims to present complicated science in a simple-to-understand and artistic way will be hosted by The...
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Free session to explore compassionate approaches to dying and death
Community-based approaches to dying and death will be explored in a free session to be held at the Cancer Council...
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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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