Highlighting achievements in musculoskeletal research and translation
Musculoskeletal (MSK) research and its clinical translation has had a strong profile in Western Australia recently in three events variously...
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First genetic marker discovered for MS severity
Western Australian researchers have contributed to an international study which has identified the first genetic marker for multiple sclerosis (MS)...
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Dr Jessica Moretti continues to explore non-invasive brain stimulation
Dr Jessica Moretti, part of the Brain Plasticity Research group at the Perron Institute and UWA, has conferred her PhD...
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Research funding to improve the lives of people with dystonia
Research to improve the diagnosis and treatment of the movement disorder, dystonia, has attracted a $100,000 grant from the WA...
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Bunbury embraces Compassionate Communities Charter
The City of Bunbury has taken a positive step in growing compassion by endorsing a Compassionate Bunbury Charter. The Charter...
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Esteemed WA neurologist recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours
Clinical Professor David Blacker’s recognition as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to medicine and neurological...
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World in a Brainstorm 2023 Forum
Several Perron Institute researchers shared their latest findings at the ‘World in a Brainstorm’ 2023 Forum held over two days...
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Major research funding to protect neonates from brain injury
A Perron Institute led team developing a new neuroprotective therapy and diagnostic to reduce disability in babies suffering brain injury...
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Science on the Swan 2023
The theme of this year’s Science on the Swan conference was ‘Partnering for success’, held over three days at the...
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Spotlight on Krys Hiscock – Clinical Trials Administrator
Perron Institute Clinical Trials Administrator Krys Hiscock switched from lab science to nursing at university after recognising she enjoys interacting...
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Two Western Australian of the Year finalists
Perron Institute’s Clinical Professor David Blacker and Dr Adam Edwards are finalists for the Western Australian of the Year Awards...
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FIGHT-PD boxing training study for Parkinson’s published
Results of FIGHT-PD: A feasibility study of periodised boxing training for Parkinson disease, have been published in PM&R, the official...
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