Telethon support for spinal muscular atrophy research
Molecular genetics research to develop more effective treatments for the neurodegenerative disorder spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) has received funding from...
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News & events
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MND genetics focus for Dr Frances Theunissen
A vehicle to discover passion and purpose is how recent PhD graduate, Dr Frances (Frankie) Theunissen, describes her PhD journey....
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Spotlight on Elspeth Stewart – Clinical Trial Assistant
Elspeth Stewart, who joined the Perron Institute in June 2022 as a Clinical Trial Assistant has had a diverse career,...
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Parkinson’s research by PhD candidate highlighted by leading movement disorders journal
Having recently submitted her PhD thesis, Jade Kenna (Perron Institute and UWA) can be justly proud of her role in...
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WA developed drug candidate may help treat Alzheimer’s
A neuroprotective drug candidate being trialled in Western Australia for stroke may also be beneficial for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The...
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A rare partnership for the benefit of children in need
A Stan Perron Charitable Foundation tribute to Professor Kakulas While rightly lauded as a scientific trailblazer in his field, the...
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MND researcher Dr Rita Mejzini graduates
Developing precision therapies for motor neurone disease is a focus for recent PhD graduate, Dr Rita Mejzini. Dr Mejzini is...
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Associate Professor Jennifer Rodger awarded MS Australia grant
Associate Professor Jennifer (Jenny) Rodger has received one of the 22 grants from MS Australia announced in a $3 million...
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Investigating sleep and breathing problems in Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can often have sleep problems such as finding it difficult to fall asleep, waking up...
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WA’s Perron Institute welcomes new Board Director John Finlay-Jones
The Perron Institute’s newest Director, Emeritus Professor John Finlay-Jones has a background in clinical microbiology and immunology. He also made...
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Perron Institute scientist’s own battle with anorexia nervosa drives her to find a cure – The West Australian
Science was becoming more than my career – it became my purpose. Courageous PhD student Natasha Berthold – shares in...
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Perron Institute provides input to WA’s health and medical research strategy
The Perron Institute was among organisations consulted by the State Government in developing Western Australia’s first State-wide strategy to boost...
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