Huge Congratulations to Perkins researchers Associate Professor Elena M De-Juan-Pardo and Associate Professor Abdul Rahman Ihdayhid and their team at CoraMetix who were awarded the Wesfarmers Wellbeing Platinum Award for their novel 3D printed replacement heart valve. The award was presented by WA Minister for Medical Research, the Hon Stephen Dawson, at the Western Australia Innovators of the Year Awards ceremony in Perth. #WAIOTY #IOTY #WAIOTY24 Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation Michael Vernon
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Beating the world's toughest diseases to give you longer, healthier, better lives.
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The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is Western Australia’s premier adult medical research institute. We focus on the major diseases that affect our community: cancer; cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Our scientists are inspired to pursue vital research initiatives to build a healthier future for everyone. Our Vision That Western Australia will be a world leader in medical research, is driven by the knowledge that outstanding local medical research will accelerate the delivery of the latest breakthroughs to Western Australians and result in improved health of the community. Our Mission To recruit and build internationally renowned highly skilled research teams, comprising doctors, scientists, biostatisticians, pathologists and epidemiologists, working together with cutting edge technologies to make new discoveries and translate this new knowledge into more effective treatments and cures
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- Research Services
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- 201-500 employees
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- Nedlands, WA
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- 1998
- Specialties
- Neurogenetic disease research, Diabetes research, Cancer research, and Cardiovascular research
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6 Verdun St, QEII Medical Centre
Nedlands, WA 6009, AU
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102-118 Murdoch Drive, Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct
Murdoch, WA 6150, AU
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Vale Professor Peter Thompson AM. It is a sad day for the Perkins family as we remember Peter, our past Deputy Director and Laboratory Head of Cardiology Clinical Trials. Please read this brief statement from Perkins CEO, Prof Peter Leedman AO. Prof Thompson inspired so many of us, and our thoughts are with his wife Jane and his family at this sad time.
Director, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research - Professor of Medicine, The University of WA
It is with deep sadness that I share the news that Professor Peter Thompson AM passed away yesterday. Peter was a past Deputy Director of the Perkins, and led our Cardiology Clinical Trials laboratory. Peter was a remarkable man in every way. He was a pioneering cardiologist, brilliant researcher, passionate mentor and true friend to the Perkins. He achieved so many things throughout his life. From establishing himself as one of Australia’s leading cardiologists to mentoring hundreds of clinicians and researchers to pioneering wine making in Margaret River, Peter embraced life, leadership and learning. His most recent contribution to preventive cardio care with Dr Mark Nidorf, the repurposing of the gout drug colchicine, was globally recognised. Peter was a teacher, doctor, researcher and advocate. He was also a great friend to many including me. I feel truly privileged to have worked alongside him. I learnt so much from him. There is much more to say about Peter but for now, please keep his wife Jane and family in your thoughts.
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We are still celebrating an epic weekend, where the community came out in force to raise funds for cancer research. This year, over 1800 riders raised $10.2M - a record amount for the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins. Our heartfelt thanks to every Rider, and every single one of your supporters, who backed you on this mammoth effort! On behalf of all the researchers at the Perkins, Thank you!
Director, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research - Professor of Medicine, The University of WA
As the dust settles on what was a record-breaking MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins this past weekend, that saw just over 1800 riders raise $10.2M for WA cancer research at the Perkins, I wanted to personally thank the riders and their incredible supporters who made this possible. We are fortunate to have some of the most committed participants in the country for this event. Some of them have been doing the Ride since its inception thirteen years ago and others are just discovering it as first-time Riders. We would not be able to provide the exceptional experience we do without an outstanding group of loyal, humble and dedicated partners who have stepped up to help us make cancer history. To our title partner MACA Ltd, thank you so much for your long-standing, passionate commitment to conquering cancer. This ride would not happen without your support, and we are so proud to stand alongside you in this fight. Thank you to our major event and dollar match partner – Woodside Energy. Woodside has been a staunch supporter of this ride for many years. They field a strong team but more than that, they understand the importance of giving back to the community. Thank you to Thiess – our newest dollar match partner, VIP sponsor and ride team. We look forward to continuing our partnership in the future. Thank you to returning event sponsors Northern Star Resources Limited – our safety and pit stops sponsor, KAIS GROUP who are the official Ride Village sponsor, and CJD Equipment who sponsor the post-event VIP thank you event and WesTrac Cat who sponsor the iconic WesTrac Welcome Back which was a highlight of the weekend. And a warm welcome and much thanks to our newest partners ETT– our new Volunteer and Wellness partner, and Westside Auto Wholesale our new jersey sponsor. I would also like to acknowledge the growing Perkins Alliance. In 2021, with the support of Geoff Baker, three companies came together with one goal – to provide in-kind support to decrease the logistics costs of the Ride. MACA Ltd, Mineral Resources Limited and WesTrac Cat are our founding Alliance Members. We are so grateful for their guidance, leadership and support. In 2023, we added another partner, WA Limestone. Together, these organisations have banded together, pulled favours and brought in loyal suppliers to lighten the load and reduce our hard costs, ensuring more of the funds raised go to cancer research. The Alliance has gone from strength to strength driven by a loyal team from these four community-focused companies. To all of you who contributed to this incredible milestone, thank you.
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We're gearing up for our biggest fundraising event of the year - the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins - this weekend. Congratulations to all the Riders and their supporters, who have tipped us over the $8M mark, with a week to go before nearly 2000 Riders don their lycra and hit the road to raise funds for life-changing cancer research at the Perkins. And spare an extra thought for Peter Firth and his Froth Craft Brewery Team, three of whom will be riding the 200km to Mandurah and back on their penny farthings... You can read more about their personal reasons for this monumental effort in this article from PerthNow Local Newspapers. And if you're out and about between Perth and Mandurah this weekend, keep an eye out for the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins fleet and show them your support. https://lnkd.in/gj5FpcPj
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We are delighted to announce this year's Wesfarmers Harry Perkins Oration guest is Joint 2024 Australian of the Year, Professor Richard Scolyer, AO. Prof Scolyer's topic: Beating Cancer—A Melanoma Researcher Who Becomes a Brain Cancer Patient! As Co-Medical Director of Melanoma Institute Australia, Prof Scolyer is at the forefront of tackling “Australia’s National Cancer”, melanoma, the devastating price we pay for living in the sunburnt country. Prof Scolyer’s life changed in June 2023 when he was diagnosed with an aggressive, incurable form of brain cancer. He underwent world-first experimental treatment based on melanoma science, devised by his colleague and fellow Australian of the Year Professor Georgina Long AO. Prof Scolyer’s scan in July showed no sign of cancer recurrence. Could this world-first experimental treatment change the outlook for brain cancer? Please join us for this very special event, and Prof Scolyer's last appearance in Perth as Australian of the Year. Tickets are free, but bookings are essential. Follow the link below. #AustralianoftheYear #melanoma #braincancer #glioblastoma #immunotherapy #cancer
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We're #hiring a new Corporate Partnerships Manager in Nedlands, Western Australia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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The Perkins Community Engagement Team is hiring - we're on the lookout for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow the impact of corporate relationships for our three major fundraising events, the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins, New Town Toyota Walk For Women's Cancer and the Perkins Plunge powered by Mineral Resources Limited. If you're a proven business development professional who thrives on ambitious goals and can align our strategy with our partners' objectives, we want to hear from you. Check out the job posting and get in touch! https://lnkd.in/de_qMVFq
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A Friday vibe to kick off the long weekend in WA. What better time to dust off the Hula Hoop and get a few practise swings in for Hula 4 Heart - a fun challenge to raise funds to support #cardiovascular research to help save the life we lose every 12 minutes to heart-related disease. Our thanks to Kate Kirwin, our 2024 Hula 4 Heart Ambassador, 2024 WA Young Australian of the Year, founder of She Codes Australia, and strong advocate for women in STEM, for sharing her Hula passion and advice! We're challenging you to Hula 12 mins a day for 31 days, starting this #WorldHeartDay, 29 Sep. Sign up at the link, raise your first $100 and we'll send you a FREE smart weighted Hula to get you going!
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Congratulations to Professor Ruth Ganss on the publication of her latest research into the Cancer Microenvironment, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation today. Prof Ganss's paper, titled "Pericyte phenotype switching alleviates immunosuppression and sensitizes vascularized tumors to immunotherapy in preclinical models" showed that when the dose of anti-cancer drugs was considerably reduced, the tumour initially grew, but then the blood vessels surrounding the tumour normalised, allowing immunotherapy to penetrate the tumour and be more effective. “My team and I are excited to have found new ways of modulating cancer blood vessels with already clinically approved drugs, and now we can hopefully produce an outcome which lends itself to better, more effective treatments for the very sick and prolonging their lives.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXHTPCem IMAGES: 1. Prof Ruth Ganss 2. Normalized tumour blood vessel following low dose trametinib treatment. Yellow (staining for activation marker ICAM/green) indicates activation of tumour blood vessel (red) to enable immune cell access into tumour. 3. Abnormal tumour blood vessel (red), no substantial activation (yellow). #cancerresearch #cancer #pancreaticcancer #melanoma #braincancer #cancermicroenvironment #immunotherapy #medicalresearch
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The Perkins is hiring. We have two Executive level positions on offer, through our recruitment partner, Derwent. New Position: Deputy Director We are embarking on a strategic and cultural transformation journey and the position of Deputy Director is critical to our success. This new position will be responsible for significant leadership and strategic deliverables across research programs, research development and research integrity. More information here: https://lnkd.in/gttdY-vj Chief Operations Officer As the Chief Operations Officer, you will play a crucial role in leading the strategic execution of Perkins’ operational services, ensuring their world-class research facilities and services operate efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee multiple key areas, including Facilities Management, ICT, Research Operations, and more, while fostering a cohesive, high-performing organisational culture. More information here: https://lnkd.in/gC-q5zn5 Please share with your networks. Applications close 27 September 2024 #executiveroles #csuiterecruitment #medicalresearch #recruitment
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