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WA's best medical researchers beating the world's toughest diseases so you and those you love can live longer, healthier, better lives.

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research focuses on the major diseases that affect our community: cancer; cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Our ultimate goal is to prevent disease and discover new treatments. Our scientists are inspired to pursue vital research initiatives to build a healthier future for everyone.

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22/12/2025

Help improve your family’s heart health by participating in this trailblazing study! (expression of interest form takes less than 5 minutes to fill out!)

If you’ve had a heart attack before the age of 55, your siblings or children may also be at higher risk—and they may not know it. 💔

This study, CASCADE-MI, gives successful applicants heart health checks for their family members, which may include a cutting-edge CT scan of the heart.

Heart attacks are serious—give yourself and your family peace of mind. You’ll also be helping heart-health researchers by sharing your first-hand experience. And you’ll be helping people to live longer, healthier lives.

👉 Fill out an expression of interest form by clicking the 🔗 in the comments!

18/12/2025

Have you ever wondered what drives a medical researcher's passion for what they do?

“My passion comes from my childhood where I saw my grandfather who had suffered from heart disease who went from like an idol, a person who could do everything by himself, to a person who needed other people most of the time in less than two years.

"This inspired me to continue, to go on a route that can help other people like my grandfather to suffer less and less from cardiovascular diseases.

“When I joined UWA to start my PhD, I met other clinicians who were passionate about what they were doing at the time and they were looking for ideas, for technologies, to help patients with cardiovascular disease to have a better life. That initiated my research and then to come to where I am now.”

Watch Dr Hadi Afsharan's full interview, featuring him, his background, his research focus area and organisations that support his work below!

16/12/2025

The Perkins 'kneads dough', and Dominos Pizza is delivering!

John and the team from the Perkins stopped by Domino's Pizza branch in Leeming yesterday to thank the team for the promotion they're currently running to help raising funds to support medical research in WA.

We spoke to Assistant Manager Cooper and the store owners/siblings Anjali and Ashwin who were ecstatic to be helping Perkins researchers fight some of the world's toughest diseases, like cancer, heart disease and rare genetic diseases.

From 15-21 December, one dollar from each pizza (excluding mini pizzas) sold will be donated to us, helping inch our way to the next medical breakthrough! 🍕

If you're in the area, pop on down for a slice (like John and the team did!) and help families live longer, healthier lives. Every dollar counts! 😋

Thank you Cooper, Anjali, Ashwin and all your staff for your support.

15/12/2025

On behalf of everyone at the Perkins, we want to acknowledge the shock and distress following the mass shooting in Bondi yesterday. The Perkins extends deepest condolences to the community impacted and also acknowledges the heroic efforts of the police and first responders who faced this tragedy firsthand and acted with courage and professionalism.

That this violent act occurred at an event marking the first day of Hanukkah, a time of reflection and celebration, makes it particularly distressing. Antisemitism has no place in our society and, at the Perkins, we reject hatred, violence and intolerance in all its forms.

To our Jewish employees, community members, volunteers and the researchers who have been affected by this tragedy, we want to reaffirm that we stand with you. No-one should have to live with fear.

11/12/2025

You’ll be glad he’s not a “proper doctor”!

Prof George Yeoh shares more laughs, and you can learn about the fascinating ins and outs of his research, including an extensive recount on his current liver stem cell research. Head to the 🔗 in the comments to watch the full video

10/12/2025

Add this beautiful stop to your Christmas Lights drive and help fund medical research!

Here at the Perkins, we look forward to the festive period in numerous ways - but the one that tops the lot is always the Ramsbottom’s Christmas Lights Show!

📍 92-94 East Road, Pearsall, Perth
⏰ 6:30PM to 9:30PM
📅 1 to 31 December

John and Sheila Ramsbottom have been wowing local families for many years now and, in the process, raised tens of thousands of dollars to support medical research. After many years, the two have decided to pass on the festive tradition to their daughter Joanne and her partner Wayne, who have put together this year’s display!

They’ve also been joined by their neighbours Katie and Steve who have helped to double down on the show this year and provide passersby a magical Christmas experience.
John from the Perkins stopped by last night to check out the incredible lights show. Car after car of families with children drove by to check out the show and take pictures with the huge inflatable Rudolph, Santa and his sleigh and the incredible giant snowman while making donations to Joanne and Wayne’s fundraising page.

This is one set up you don’t want to miss. And, if you would like to donate to support life-changing medical research, Joanne and Wayne’s Christmas Lights fundraising page can be found via the 🔗 in our stories.

08/12/2025

On Friday, we were delighted to host Professor Sharath Sriram, Chief Scientist of Western Australia at Perkins North.

With a keen interest in STEM in schools, and leading the charge to promote WA’s science credentials, Prof Sriram was given a tour of the Lotterywest BioDiscovery Centre at the Perkins – a purpose-built PC2-compliant lab visited by around 3000 high school students annually to engage them in science and encourage careers STEM.

Prof Sriram also received firsthand updates from teams developing innovative biomechanical solutions for cancer and cardiovascular patients. Dr Qi Fang explained how the BRITElab is harnessing high intensity imaging to develop a camera to be used in breast cancer surgery that will enable surgeons to detect better margins during biopsy surgeries.

And A/Prof Elena M De-Juan-Pardo and her team in the T3mPLATE lab showed Prof Sriram how they’re using their own 3D printers to create replacement heart valves that intricately and exquisitely mimic human heart valves.

Following his tour of the labs, Prof Sriram met with Perkins Chair The Hon Ben Morton and Perkins CEO Prof Peter Leedman AO for an overview of how the Perkins is tackling some of the big questions in the hardest-to-treat cancers, cardiovascular disease and genetics and genomics, as well get getting an update on the proposed Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre. The Perkins has been working with stakeholders and WA Government to finalise the business case for the Comprehensive Cancer Centre that will bring a new level of research-based clinical trials and cancer care to West Australians.

Our thanks to Prof Sriram for his interest in the groundbreaking work being done at the Perkins, and his ongoing support for WA research that’s changing lives across our State and beyond.

04/12/2025

Have you seen the influx of tanned models promoting summer fashion as part of Black Friday sales? There’s no such thing as a safe tan. 👇

Melanoma researchers at the Perkins are on the front line of the fight against “Australia’s National Cancer”. We know the dangers of exposure to the sun, and the glamourisation of sunburns and the unshakeable idea in Aussie culture that tanning is ‘good’ and harmless is disheartening. Especially as it seems to be targeting young people.

According to the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne’s child health poll, almost a quarter of Aussie kids falsely believe having a tan will protect them from long-term damage and skin cancer. It’s no secret that WA has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, with over 1,300 people diagnosed each year. It’s also the most likely cancer to affect 15 to 39 year olds.

As we head into summer, please be sun safe. No amount of tanning is safe – it’s your skin’s response to harm from the sun. And please let the young people in your life know that by taking precautions now and protecting themselves from harmful UV damage, they could be saving their own life.

The team in the Melanoma Discovery Lab are working hard on therapies to better understand melanoma, especially for those whose melanoma does not respond to standard treatment protocols, but the best way to treat skin cancer is to be proactive and preventative. Wear sunscreen, even on cloudy days, and reduce your exposure.

There’s a 🔗 in the comments with more handy information about melanoma that you can share with others.

24/11/2025

What do you get when around 200 people take to the pool for a 12-hour team swimming relay? An enormous amount of fun in the name of a serious cause - raising over $300K for medical research. That's the Perkins Plunge powered by Mineral Resources, which wrapped at 6am on Sunday morning!

Highlights included:
💪 the Hour of Power - which team completed the most laps in an hour? (93 was our winning score - that's 4.65km!)
🛟 Floaty Frenzy - which team could swim four lengths the fastest on a floaty of their choice?
💦 the Daily Splash - which team could swim four lengths without getting their newspaper wet?

Thank you to every one who swam, to your overnight supporters, and your families and friends who helped you reach your fundraising targets and your training goals. We can't wait to share what's in store for 2026!

14/11/2025

"You have cancer." Every year, more than 14,000 West Australians will hear those words.

While there have been many advances in treating some cancers, the hardest-to-treat cancers are still taking our loved ones far too soon.

That’s why we’re asking you to email your MP and urge them to support the Perkins proposed Comprehensive Cancer Centre for West Australians.

While cancer treatment and care from doctors and nurses in Western Australia is world-standard, it is fragmented, disconnected and under pressure. The Perkins Comprehensive Cancer Centre for WA will provide world-leading research-driven care, putting you at the centre of your cancer treatment. Nowhere else in WA does this.

The Federal Government has already committed $375 million towards the Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre. Now, we need your support to urge the WA Government to match those funds so you and your loved ones can get the best cancer treatment, like they do in other states.

You can find out more about the proposed Perkins WA Comprehensive Cancer Centre and how it will help West Australians here:

🔗 www.perkins.org.au/email-your-mp

29/10/2025

📢 Important announcement for fundraisers interested in joining Team Perkins at the Abbott World Marathon Majors Sydney Marathon 2026!

TCS Sydney Marathon 2026 ballot results released TODAY!

Regardless of whether you are successful or not, or even if you forgot to enter the ballot all together, you can take part in the 7th World Marathon Major with Team Perkins in one of the following ways...

1. Successful in the ballot? Use your place to join Team Perkins and enjoy all of the benefits our charity place runners receive with no fundraising minimum. Simply set up your fundraising page and you're in: https://sm26.grassrootz.com/theperkins/join

2. Didn't get a ballot place and need a Perkins Charity Place? Apply now for one of our coveted charity places and commit to raising a minimum of $3000 to secure your place on Team Perkins. Apply here: https://sm26.grassrootz.com/theperkins/vip/new

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