Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science

Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science Over forty years of medical research - a journey of discovery, success and outcomes www.perroninstitute.org

Perron Institute is a world leader in neurological science and study, a global collaborator, a community campaigner, a research advocate, a futuristic visionary, a progressive, patient-focused organisation and home to Western Australia’s most successful break-through research team. The Perron Institute is an international leader in taking findings from the laboratory and developing advances in neurological care for the benefit of the community. At the cutting edge of neurological research in Perth, Western Australia, the Perron Institute collaborates with scientists and clinicians nationally and internationally. What makes the Institute unique is its connection with the treatment clinics. Our leading neurologists see people with various conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease plus movement disorders including Parkinson’s, essential tremor and dystonia, inflammatory muscle diseases including inclusion body myositis and polymyositis as well as a variety of unusual and rare muscle and nerve diseases. The Perron Institute’s clinics are open from Monday to Friday and provide diagnosis, management and treatments for patients with complex and usually long term, neurological and neuromuscular conditions. Founded in 1982, the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science is the longest established research institute in Western Australia.

Scitech: the Perron Institute is hosting a day of neuroscience fun and hands-on activities for the whole family on Sunda...
21/03/2026

Scitech: the Perron Institute is hosting a day of neuroscience fun and hands-on activities for the whole family on Sunday 22 March at Scitech from 10am-4pm.

Discover the wonders of the brain and why it is so important.

Join in the fun activities to celebrate Brain Awareness Week on Sunday 22 March from 10am-3:30pm!

Come along to Neuro Nouveau when art meets science exhibition features artworks produced for the Neuroscience in Society...
20/03/2026

Come along to Neuro Nouveau when art meets science exhibition features artworks produced for the Neuroscience in Society unit (NEUR1001) at The University of Western Australia, highlighting how creative expression can be used to communicate complex brain mechanisms with scientific rigour.
The exhibition runs over the weekend 21-22 March from 11am-4pm, at Forrest Hall. Admission is free. . "Neurotransmission and the Fairytale World artwork by Seth Dyson Mayne
https://ow.ly/c0Gs50Yv6SX

We are pleased to let you know about two fantastic things on this weekend for   :Neuro Nouveau: when art meets science e...
18/03/2026

We are pleased to let you know about two fantastic things on this weekend for :

Neuro Nouveau: when art meets science exhibition features artworks produced for the Neuroscience in Society unit (NEUR1001) at The University of Western Australia, highlighting how creative expression can be used to communicate complex brain mechanisms with scientific rigour. The exhibition runs over the weekend 21-22 March from 11am-4pm, at Forrest Hall. Admission is free. https://ow.ly/c0Gs50Yv6SX

Scitech: the Perron Institute is hosting a day of neuroscience fun and hands-on activities for the whole family on Sunday 22 March at Scitech from 10am-4pm. Discover the wonders of the brain and why it is so important. https://lnkd.in/gb97-Cpu

Join in the fun activities to celebrate Brain Awareness Week on Sunday 22 March from 10am-3:30pm!

Neuro Nouveau - 5 days to go!https://forrestresearch.org.au/event/neuro-nouveau-when-art-meets-science-exhibition-2/Come...
17/03/2026

Neuro Nouveau - 5 days to go!
https://forrestresearch.org.au/event/neuro-nouveau-when-art-meets-science-exhibition-2/

Come and admire not only visual artwork but also short films and original music compositions, all representing some of the biological mechanisms that happen in the brain. A different way of learning and understanding!

We are excited to welcome NEUR1001 alumnus Katherine Fahy and Jessica Turner, from indie/folk duo Dear Maryann who will be performing on the opening night!

A huge thanks to Forrest Research Foundation and The University of Western Australia for supporting the event.

We are excited to be running another fun  activities day at Scitech for Brain Awareness Week on Sunday 22 March from 10a...
12/03/2026

We are excited to be running another fun activities day at Scitech for Brain Awareness Week on Sunday 22 March from 10am-4pm.

is a global initiative held each March to showcase the incredible brain and the science behind it. To celebrate, the Perron Institute is hosting a day of neuroscience fun and hands-on activities for the whole family.

Discover the wonders of the brain and why it is so important. Colour in a brain hat or brain chatterbox, take part in a classic game of memory and measure your reflexes. Plus, take a closer look at a collection of 3D-printed brains from a range of animal species including a cat, goldfish, and shark.

Register now!
11/03/2026

Register now!

🌉 Run the bridges. Do it for the kids.

Join us on 19 April for the Perron Institute Bridges Fun Run and help raise awareness and support for youth mental health.

Run it with friends, walk it with family, or challenge yourself across Perth’s iconic bridges.

💙 Every step helps make a difference.
⚠️ Entries are limited — secure your spot now.

NeuroNouveau 2026 is not just about visual arts, we have textiles as well! This hand-stitched dress by Hadia Ashraff is ...
10/03/2026

NeuroNouveau 2026 is not just about visual arts, we have textiles as well! This hand-stitched dress by Hadia Ashraff is a representation of the brain mechanisms involved in the gradual shift from choice to compulsion; from voluntary, goal-directed action to automation and habitual behaviour in Alzheimer's disease.

Come and see the full exhibition on 21 and 22 March 2026 at Forrest Hall. Forrest Research Foundation, The University of Western Australia

09/03/2026

What an amazing morning for .milan.pietra’s MS Warrior Walk fundraising brunch. Thank you to Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds and everyone who attended.

07/03/2026

Join us at the pub to discuss youth mental health
Up to 40% of young people with depression do not show meaningful improvement with initial antidepressant treatment — and mental health charity Meeting for Minds is hosting a conversation about why.
At its next Pub Yarns event, Meeting for Minds, is inviting the community to join researchers and people with lived experience of mental illness to explore emerging research into treatment-resistant depression in young people.
The evidence-informed discussions about mental illness and research will be held in the relaxed setting of Naber Bar in Leederville, Wednesday 11 March, 6-8pm.
Supported by the City of Vincent, the event features WA researchers Dr Jamie Beros and Brad Roberts of The Perron Institute and UWA alongside a courageous speaker with lived experience of Complex PTSD and treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder.

They will discuss:�
1. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) - Dr Jamie Beros will explain details of his current research project and potential outcome
* Pharmacogenetics -Brad Roberts will explain how genetics can influence antidepressant responses
* Complex PTSD and treatment-resistant Major Depressive Disorder: donelle will openly share her story and lived experience
�Q&A will be held after the third speaker.
Pub Yarns is a community conversation about research and future possibilities in the treatment of mental illness. It is not a clinical service, and no treatment or medical advice will be provided. The purpose of the evening is to share current research, discuss emerging directions, and create dialogue between researchers and lived experience voices and the community.
Susie Hincks, who lives with a mental illness and who co-founded Meeting for Minds in 2014, says, “This Pub Yarn is a great opportunity to hear about relevant current research in an informal and understandable way. For me, science really is ‘hope for the future’. My partnership with scientific researchers contributes to my belief that I am part of the solution, rather than ‘the problem’.”
The event is intentionally informal and conversational, encouraging questions and open discussion.
🎟 Free event – registration required:�link in bio.

https://www.meetingforminds.com/events-master/pub-yarn-youth-mental-health-rtms-research

Event Details:�📍 Naber Bar, Perth�📅 Wednesday 11 March�⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Media welcome.

🌉 Run the bridges. Do it for the kids.Join us on 19 April for the Perron Institute Bridges Fun Run and help raise awaren...
07/03/2026

🌉 Run the bridges. Do it for the kids.

Join us on 19 April for the Perron Institute Bridges Fun Run and help raise awareness and support for youth mental health.

Run it with friends, walk it with family, or challenge yourself across Perth’s iconic bridges.

💙 Every step helps make a difference.
⚠️ Entries are limited — secure your spot now.

Congratulations to Dr Brittney Lins, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Curtin University and Perron Institute, on being awarded a...
04/03/2026

Congratulations to Dr Brittney Lins, a Postdoctoral Fellow at Curtin University and Perron Institute, on being awarded a prestigious MS Australia fellowship.

Dr Lins is exploring whether disrupted copper levels in the brain may connect major MS risk factors, including Epstein-Barr virus infection, vitamin D deficiency and gut health. The project will examine whether copper imbalance contributes to myelin damage, with the aim of identifying new prevention and treatment strategies.

“If copper use is disrupted, myelin may be more vulnerable to inflammation and autoimmunity. I think copper could be the missing link that ties together multiple MS risk factors,” Dr Lins said.

Read more at link in comments

Australian researchers can study more than 100 genetic risk factors for MS together, a breakthrough that brings scientists closer to understanding how the disease develops and to improving quality of life for people living with MS.

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Leading a new era of discovery

The Perron Institute is an international leader in taking findings from the laboratory and developing advances in neurological care for the benefit of the community. Our researchers and clinicians develop treatments for people living with a range of debilitating conditions, including muscular dystrophy, stroke, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and epilepsy. At the cutting edge of neurological research in Perth, Western Australia, the Perron Institute collaborates with scientists and clinicians nationally and internationally.

What makes the Institute unique is its connection with the treatment clinics. Our leading neurologists see people with various conditions including stroke, multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease plus movement disorders including Parkinson’s, essential tremor and dystonia, inflammatory muscle diseases including inclusion body myositis and polymyositis as well as a variety of unusual and rare muscle and nerve diseases. Our clinic service has expanded to include a post-stroke/cerebral palsy spasticity clinic and the first epilepsy & pregnancy clinic in Western Australia has been established.

The Perron Institute’s clinics are open from Monday to Friday and provide diagnosis, management and treatments for patients with complex and usually long term, neurological and neuromuscular conditions. Our leading consultant neurologists treat people living with Parkinson’s, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, myositis and post-stroke.

Founded in 1982, the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science is the longest established research institute in Western Australia.