Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science

05/09/2025

BOOK NOW for this FREE community health talk "The Next Stroke Revolution: Predicting and Personalising Recovery". Acute stroke care has improved dramatically in the last 30 years, helping more people survive. But life after stroke is still a big challenge. Many stroke survivors face long-term disability, and recovery often slows after six months. We don’t fully understand why some people recover well and others don’t.

Bruce Simcock will speak about his experience with stroke and aphasia (communication difficulty).

Professor Erin Godecke will discuss a new long-term study by the Perron Institute which aims to change our understanding of stroke recovery, by tracking stroke recovery and personal factors to develop better, personalised treatments. Join us to explore how this research could transform stroke recovery, followed by an open Q&A with the audience.

With thanks to the Town of Cambridge for their support.

- At: Boulevard Centre, Floreat Forum,
- On: Wednesday 17 September, 10-11.30am
- Book your free ticket here:

Acute stroke care has improved dramatically in the last 30 years, helping more people survive. But life after stroke is still a big challenge.

04/09/2025

Join us during for a FREE, interactive Community Forum that takes you behind the scenes of dementia research.

Hosted by Curtin University and Perron Institute, this event will showcase experts and people with lived experiences, to share insights and highlight how community involvement can help shape the future of dementia research and care.

This event is open to people living with dementia, carers, families, community members and everyone curious about dementia research. Registrations are essential - scan the QR code to register.

Direct enquires to PIAStudy@curtin.edu.au OR 0468 532 458

03/09/2025

Professor David Blacker AM, one of Australia’s leading neurologists has released a book "My FIGHT with PD". This powerful and deeply personal memoir can be pre-ordered now from the Parkinson's Western Australia website https://lnkd.in/gyYwpgP3. It is also available on Kindle through Amazon and the Kindle Store.

"I could feel Parkinson’s disease creeping up on me."

With those words, Professor Blacker began his journey from respected physician to Parkinson’s patient — gaining a rare dual perspective that reshaped his life and career.
My FIGHT with PD chronicles his path through diagnosis, transformation, and advocacy.

From his work with FIGHT PD (a boxing program co-founded with Golden Gloves champion Rai Fazio) to yoga and wellness initiatives alongside his wife Kirsten, this memoir is filled with insight, humanity, and hope.

Limited signed copies will be available at A Walk in the Park 2025 – Parkinson's WA's annual community fundraising event.

More than a memoir, this is a guide to living with purpose, courage, and connection in the face of Parkinson’s.

02/09/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome One World Business Solutions as a sponsor for this year’s Perron Hole in One Event! ⛳️💙

One World is dedicated to propelling businesses forward, with a dynamic team that delivers innovative solutions and expert support every step of the way.

We’re incredibly grateful for their support towards our mission, raising vital funds for youth mental health research at Perron Institute 💙

Proudly supported by Wembley Golf Course and Town of Cambridge

02/09/2025

⛳ Welcome to the Team, Count On Us!
We’re excited to announce Count On Us as a Gold Sponsor for this year’s Perron Hole in One Event! 💛

Led by Viral and his team, Count On Us goes beyond the numbers — offering personalised bookkeeping and accounting support that gives business owners peace of mind.

Their support is helping drive our mission forward, raising vital funds for youth mental health research through Perron Institute 💙

Proudly supported by Wembley Golf Course and Town of Cambridge

02/09/2025

We’re proud to announce Centurion Real Estate Boutique Agency as a sponsor for our 2025 event — a huge thank you for supporting our mission to make a difference in youth mental health.

A special shoutout to Patti Stanley, the heart and face behind Centurion 💙
Your support helps us drive positive change, one swing at a time.

All proceeds from our event will go to Telethon7 Perth for research into youth mental health at Perron Institute.

01/09/2025

Join the Perron Institute Team for the Parkinson's Western Australia Walk in the Park on Sunday 14 September at Perry Lakes Reserve, Floreat.

We’re walking together to support the 15,000 West Australians living with Parkinson’s.

Why join our team?
• Celebrate this milestone event alongside colleagues, family, and friends.
• Represent the Perron Institute and show our support for the Parkinson’s community.
• Every step you take and every dollar you raise will go directly towards improving quality of life for people living with Parkinson’s.
• You can even register your dog to join you (on lead).

Make September count. Register today and walk with us.

Register here: https://ow.ly/31ZG50WJlRM or Scan the QR Code.
If you prefer to donate, you can use the same link!

01/09/2025

Perron Institute welcomes Dr Yong Hao Ng, from the National University of Singapore, who is doing his Postdoctoral Research training Year with Professor Samar Aoun AM on Public Health palliative Care and compassionate communities.

Congratulations to Yong on recently completing his PhD in Social Work, with the thesis on "Understanding how dementia caregivers' interactions with their social environment affect their pre-death grief experiences – A causal loop diagram” at the The University of Hong Kong.

24/08/2025

Dr Jemma Keeves is a Research Fellow at the Perron Institute and Curtin University Medical Research Institute. Jemma completed her PhD in 2022 which focused on access to health services for people after serious injuries and combined geospatial analysis with lived experiences to inform health service priorities.

Since joining Curtin University in 2022, her research has focused on mild traumatic brain injury with a special interest in concussion recovery for children and adolescents. As an early career researcher, Jemma is the project manager for the national AUS-mTBI study, which aims to help researchers better understand the long-term effects of concussion and improve how concussions are managed.

23/08/2025

BOOK NOW for this FREE community health talk "One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Personalising Youth Mental Health Treatments with Genetics and Brain Science". This event brings together leading Perron Institute researchers to explore the latest scientific advances in youth mental healthcare.

Chaired by Professor Jenny Rodger, Head of Brain Plasticity at Perron Institute and The University of Western Australia, the panel will discuss how cutting-edge research is shaping more effective, tailored approaches to treatment, diagnosis, and support for young people.

PhD candidate Mr Bradley Roberts will discuss how pharmacogenetics can guide personalised prescribing for young people with anxiety and depression. His research focuses on using genetic information to predict medication response, reduce side effects, and improve treatment outcomes in youth mental healthcare.

Research Fellow, Dr Aleksandra Miljevic will introduce non-pharmacological treatment options for young people, highlighting her research into brain- and behaviour-based biomarkers. Her work aims to predict individual responses to therapies and support more targeted, effective interventions.

The session will conclude with a discussion on the future of personalised care pathways in mental health—grounded in research and applicable across the lifespan—followed by an open Q&A with the audience.

With thanks to the Town of Cambridge for their support.
- At: Boulevard Centre, Floreat Forum,
- On: Wednesday 27 August, 10-11.30am
- Book your free ticket here: https://ow.ly/u9Qb50Wx9IG