Rapid COVID-19 test developed for large scale screening
A pilot project has validated the feasibility of a rapid, highly sensitive population screening platform for detecting viruses such as...
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Sarich family funding for Perron Institute neurosciences research
Support from the philanthropic Sarich family will fund important research at Western Australia’s Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science. Perron Institute...
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Anastazja Gorecki heads to the US for her Fulbright scholarship
PhD student Anastazja Gorecki is thrilled to be finally arriving in Baltimore, Maryland to commence her Fulbright Scholarship. This prestigious...
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Further positive preclinical results for potential stroke drug
There has been a further step forward towards the start of clinical trials for a novel peptide therapy to limit...
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Brain-heart link to traumatic brain injury wins Perron Institute 3MT
Jacinta Thorne, a PhD student in the Neurotrauma Research group at Perron Institute and Curtin University is the 2022 winner...
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Multiple sclerosis and stroke focus for Dr Shruthi Kamath
Being inspired, mentored and supported by neurological leaders has influenced Dr Shruthi Kamath’s career. After completing her post-graduate training (Doctor...
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Rebecca Ong receives scholarships to study healthy brain ageing
Recent scholarship recipient and PhD student Rebecca Ong is investigating repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and its role as a...
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Developing antisense therapies for psoriasis
Finding new, more effective treatments for the chronic autoimmune skin disease psoriasis is a research interest for Dr Vidya Krishnan,...
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Perron Institute research provides new insights into brain stimulation mechanisms
Brain stimulation, particularly in its non-invasive form, is widely used as a therapeutic technique to improve symptoms in a range...
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Ian Kam joins the Perron Institute clinic
Understanding the patient journey is one of the key strengths of Dr Ian Kam, who has recently joined the Perron...
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Rob McKenzie appointed to the Perron Institute Board
Prominent WA barrister and solicitor Rob McKenzie has been appointed to the Board of the Perron Institute for Neurological and...
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Highlighting the importance of genetic marker discoveries for MND
The importance of discovering genetic markers and how their use in clinical trials could assist in identifying motor neurone disease...
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