Rethinking care at end of life
Why and how each of us can and should play a stronger role in supporting people who are caring, dying...
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Neurological CEO’s unite for WA NeuroHub
CEOs and leaders from more than 15 neurological not-for-profit organisations have united to help improve the health and research landscape...
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Record breaking distance swimmer champions youth mental health
Champion open water and marathon swimmer Andrew (Andy) Donaldson will be supporting research to improve outcomes for youth mental health...
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Dr Jessica Moretti heads to Oxford for Newton International Fellowship
Dr Jessica Moretti has received a Newton International Fellowship at the University of Oxford, UK, awarded by the Royal Society. ...
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Distinguished health scientist joins WA’s Perron Institute
The Perron Institute’s capability in neurosciences has been further strengthened by the appointment of John Curtin Distinguished Professor John Mamo...
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Educators stimulating brains in regional WA
An engaging roadshow will bring neuroscience education to schools and the community in regional Western Australia. The program includes public...
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WA Government grant supports research on nasal spray potential for Alzheimer’s
Biotechnology company Argenica Therapeutics, which is developing novel treatments to reduce brain tissue death following types of brain injury such...
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Ethics approval clears the way for Phase 2 stroke drug trial
A trailblazing neuroprotective drug developed in Western Australia to reduce brain tissue death after stroke is proceeding to the next...
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Teeing off for a hole in one to support youth mental health
Hole in One hopefuls are expected to be out in droves at the Wembley Golf Course on Sunday 15 October...
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Research grant supports hunt for missing pieces of the MND puzzle
Enormous effort is being made to find an effective treatment for motor neurone disease (MND), a rare but devastating illness...
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The potential of pharmacogenetic testing to optimise antidepressant treatment for youth
In Australia, two in five young people under the age of 24 years currently suffer from a mental health condition....
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New research probes bone-brain link for Alzheimer’s
WA-led international research recently published indicates a pathological link between osteoporosis and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Findings of...
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