David Blacker’s My Fight with PD to feature at international Parkinson’s conference
Clinical Professor David Blacker AM will share his personal journey with Parkinson’s and discuss his book, My Fight with PD: a neurologist with...
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Study advances knowledge of gut-brain axis in Parkinson’s
A published study led by researchers in Western Australia has made a valuable contribution to the growing understanding of gut-related chronic inflammation as a driver of Parkinson’s disease pathology. Parkinson’s is...
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Stroke trial presentations accepted for prestigious international conference
Argenica Therapeutics, the WA based biotechnology company developing novel therapeutics to reduce brain tissue death after stroke and other acute...
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Perron Institute Bridges Fun Run supports Youth Mental Health research
Local runners and walkers will take in sweeping views of the Swan River and Perth skyline when the West Australian Marathon...
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Art meets neuroscience in Neuro Nouveau exhibition
An exhibition showcasing the creative and scientific thinking of first-year neuroscience students at The University of Western Australia returns this...
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WA study advocates for improvements in residential aged care and bereavement support
Shifting residential aged care culture from caring “for” residents to caring “about” residents is identified as a priority in a...
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Investigating whether copper disruption links key MS risk factors
MS Australia’s latest $2.8m research grant round addresses a long-standing gap in multiple sclerosis (MS) genetics and projects that slow...
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Sophisticated AI analysis reveals efficacy of neuroprotective drug for severe stroke
New data from AI-driven re-analysis of the Phase 2 clinical trial results by Argenica Therapeutics has confirmed that the neuroprotective...
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HBF Run for a Reason – 24 May 2026
Support Perron Institute in the HBF Run for a Reason 2026 The HBF Run for a Reason returns on Sunday...
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Vale Emeritus Professor Bryant Stokes AO
With deep respect and gratitude, the Perron Institute acknowledges the death of Emeritus Professor Bryant Stokes AO, a revered neurosurgeon whose outstanding contributions have had a massive impact on medical...
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Demystifying the Compassionate Communities approach to caring, dying and grieving
Building community capacity in end-of-life care and dispelling misconceptions are themes of a recently published editorial in the journal Palliative Care and Social Practice. Co-author...
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Honouring the innovative, creative Professor Minghao Zheng AM
The Member of the Order of Australia (AM) honour awarded to Professor Minghao Zheng AM for advancement of regenerative medicine...
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