Repeated concussions cause thickening of the skull, paper finds
Several Perron Institute researchers have contributed to another recent research paper which has received national and international attention. Led by...
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Clinic patient Shane Hopkins shares post-stroke journey on National Nine News
Perron Institute clinic patient Shane Hopkins was interviewed by Tracy Vo for a national Channel Nine News story about a...
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WA Brain Bee Challenge Awards Ceremony 2022
The Western Australian winners of the Australian Brain Bee Challenge were celebrated at a recent awards ceremony at the Perron...
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Honours information session 2022
The Perron Institute hosted an information session for undergraduate students interested in commencing potential Honours and Masters projects with the...
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New back pain study shows effective treatment targeting the nervous system
People suffering from chronic back pain have been given hope with a potential new treatment that focuses on retraining how...
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Spotlight on Melanie Clark – Huntington’s Disease Study Coordinator
Bringing more clinical trials to Western Australia is one exciting goal for Melanie Clark, who recently joined the Perron Institute...
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Jack Rudrum heads to MIT for Fulbright scholarship
Jack Rudrum’s hard work and passion for microbiology and immunology have earned him a prestigious scholarship and entrance to one...
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Ben Aliphon awarded Geoffrey Blee Neuroscience Honours prize
A fascination with how the brain works propelled Ben Aliphon to complete an Honours degree and go on to win...
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Perron Institute Symposium – Compassionate Communities: Reframing Palliative Care
Compassionate Communities: Reframing Palliative Care was the theme of the second Perron Institute Symposium for 2022, held recently at Perkins...
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Encouraging findings in safety study for stroke drug
A peer-reviewed study assessing safety aspects of an early intervention therapeutic to reduce brain tissue damage following ischaemic stroke and...
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Natasha Berthold off to the US for summer research fellowship at UNC
The genetics of anorexia nervosa (AN) is the research focus of Natasha Berthold for her PhD. Natasha developed a keen...
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$100,000 grant for ALS and dementia gene therapy
Dr Sarah Rea, who leads Functional Genomics at Murdoch University’s Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics and the Perron...
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