Perron Institute researchers contributing to Parkinson’s genotyping study
Parkinson’s disease, the second most frequent neurological disorder after Alzheimer’s, is mostly sporadic but in about 14 per cent of...
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Potential of novel drug for traumatic brain injury reinforced in new study
A promising neuroprotective drug developed in Western Australia for stroke continues to show potential to significantly reduce damage to brain...
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WA scientists discover a new set of cells that control the blood-brain barrier
Researchers at the Perron Institute and The University of Western Australia (UWA) have discovered a new set of cells that...
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Researchers reveal new pathway to improve traumatic brain injury outcomes
A team of Australia’s leading health researchers has developed a new ‘dictionary’ to better predict outcomes for people who have experienced a...
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King’s MND Care and Research Centre Hosts Delegation from Perron Institute and WA Government
King’s MND Care and Research Centre proudly hosted a distinguished delegation from the Perron Institute and the Western Australian Government...
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WA scientists contribute to the discovery that bone cells ‘feed’ mitochondria to blood vessel cells
A recent international study opening the possibility of a molecular therapeutic approach for bone diseases associated with vascular damage has...
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Dr Alexander Fröhlich completes PhD in genetics for neurodegenerative conditions
Continuing to research neurogenerative disease mechanisms for potential therapy development is the next goal of Dr Alexander Fröhlich. He recently...
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Spotlight on Sonya Phillips – clinic receptionist and administrator
Helping people and making connections keeps Sonya Phillips motivated in complex environments. Sonya recently joined the Perron Institute clinic as...
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Study contributes to immune system understanding in multiple sclerosis
A study recently published in leading journal Frontiers in Immunology contributes to further understanding about which components of the immune...
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Patient dosing milestone achieved in phase 2 stroke trial
Western Australian based biotech company Argenica Therapeutics has announced the successful recruitment of the first five patients in the Phase...
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Compassionate Communities Australia launched
Compassionate Communities Australia (CCAus) was launched by Perron Institute Patron, His Excellency the Honourable Chris Dawson AC APM Governor of...
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WA researchers make new finding on brain plasticity mechanisms
A recent study by WA researchers provides new insights into the use of static magnetic stimulation (SMS) as a non-invasive...
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