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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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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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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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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