MS researcher wins Perron Institute Aspire Award
Investigating the causes of multiple sclerosis and the potential for improved treatment of this distressing neurological disorder is the research...
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Hole in One, almost
The Perron Institute’s popular Hole in One event at the Wembley Golf Course to raise funds for child health research...
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Investigating a potential link between multiple sclerosis and Epstein-Barr virus
Western Australian-led research to understand an apparent link between the Epstein-Barr Virus and multiple sclerosis (MS) has attracted a grant of almost $900,000 from the US-based National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Despite an...
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WA scientists recognised for life changing hat trick
Professors Steve Wilton AO and Sue Fletcher AO have received a major life sciences industry award from Australia’s pre-eminent industry...
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Innovative approaches to Parkinson’s treatment explored in influential journal article
The potential for developing molecular therapies for the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease is explored in a recent paper by researchers...
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First clinical trial for WA-developed stroke therapy now underway
The first clinical trial is underway for a novel neuroprotective drug developed in Western Australia to reduce brain tissue death...
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Informatics approach to tackling traumatic brain injury attracts major research grant
A WA-led project to enhance treatment and care for adults and children with mild traumatic brain injury has been awarded...
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Nel Arseven volunteer profile
A passion for neuroscience and the joy found in helping people are two reasons Nel Arseven started volunteering at the...
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Argenica receives ethics approval to start Phase 1 clinical trial for stroke
Argenica Therapeutics has received ethics approval to commence a Phase 1 clinical trial of healthy participants for a potential...
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Megan Dubowsky visits the Institute from Flinders University
Flinders University PhD student Megan Dubowsky recently undertook a student exchange at the Perron Institute, working with the Motor Neurone...
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Spotlight on Tanya Smith – Abcuro IBM Trial Coordinator
Tanya Smith recently joined the Perron Institute clinic as the Abcuro IBM Trial Coordinator. Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) is a...
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Dr Alex Tang awarded the first BBRF Young Investigator Grant for WA
Dr Alex Tang has become the first Western Australian recipient to be awarded a Young Investigator Grant from the Brain...
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