On 7 April, Channel 9’s Innovation Nation program highlighting Australian innovators included two researchers from the Perron Institute.

The ‘NeuroArmor A Breakthrough in Brain Cell Protection‘ segment featured the neuroprotective peptide ARG-007 and its potential to reduce brain damage after trauma.

Argenica Therapeutics’ Dr Liz Dallimore, Perron Institute and UWA stroke researcher Professor Bruno Meloni, and stroke survivor Shane Hopkins were interviewed at the Perron Institute about their journey so far.

The ‘Regenerating Hope Orthocell’s Journey in Australian Regenerative Medicine‘ segment featured UWA and Perron Institute researcher Professor Minghao Zheng, Orthocell CEO and MD Paul Anderson, and Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Alex O’Beirne. They were interviewed about their technology to repair damaged nerves.