Stroke Research Centre progress and community support
One in five Australians over the age of 25 are likely to suffer a stroke. The impact of stroke on...
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Professor Steve Wilton announced AAHMS Fellow
Professor Steve Wilton AO FAHMS, Deputy Director at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics at Murdoch University and...
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Aspire Awards 2024
Dr Matthew Bagg from the Perron Institute and The University of Notre Dame Australia (Fremantle) and Dr Chidozie Anyaegbu from...
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WA research shows benefits of combining non-invasive brain stimulation with exercise for MS
A recently published Western Australian study has shown that non-invasive brain stimulation enhances the effect of physiotherapy for balance and...
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18th International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases ICNMD 2024
Over 720 neuromuscular researchers and clinicians from 45 countries gathered for the 18th International Congress on Neuromuscular Diseases at the...
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Updated concussion app to help improve recovery and guide future research
In a world-first study, updates to the phone and web-based app HeadCheck will help researchers better understand head injuries and...
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Smart Strokes conference highlights co-design, community and wellbeing themes
‘Innovating excellence in stroke care together’ was the theme of this year’s Smart Strokes conference held at the Twin Towns...
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Team Andy’s swim for Telethon 2024
Perth swimmer Andy Donaldson’s epic swim for Telethon returned in October after popular acclaim in 2023. Andy’s quest included a...
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Perron Institute Hole in One hit off 2024
Golfing enthusiasts and spectators gathered at the Wembley Golf Course for a hole-in-one hit off to pocket a $250,000 prize....
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Personalising treatments for youth depression via pharmacogenetic testing
Tailoring antidepressant treatment based on variability in how individuals metabolise medicines is the goal of GENE-YD, a new pilot study...
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Advancing recovery and rehabilitation for people with stroke
The scope and expertise of the Stroke Centre of Excellence at the Perron Institute continues to expand with the appointment...
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Andy’s Swim for Telethon for Youth Mental Health Research at the Perron Institute
Andy Donaldson’s epic swim for Telethon returns Sunday 20 October 2024 after popular acclaim in 2023. This year, Team Andy...
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