Perron Institute

Congratulations to Emerita Prof Sue Fletcher AO on her Western Australian of the Year Award, Professions category. The award further recognises her hard work and dedication over decades particularly in developing pioneering treatments for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. #CelebrateWA

Yesterday, we welcomed WA Governor Chris Dawson AC APM, Science & Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson MLC, and other VIPs for the official launch of the Personalised Medicine Centre - a joint @MurdochUni & @PerronInstitute initiative reshaping rare disease treatment 🧬

Are you interested in doing Honours, Masters or PhD in Neuroscience? Hear from Perron Institute researchers at our Information evening on 12 August, then a sundowner to talk with researchers and current students about possible projects. Book here: ow.ly/nGPO50Wlsmw

Are you interested in doing Honours, Masters or PhD in Neuroscience? Hear from Perron Institute researchers at our Information evening on 12 August, then a sundowner to talk with researchers and current students about possible projects. Book here: ow.ly/nGPO50Wlsmw

Public Lecture @uwanews 'Harmony in Spite of Individuality' by Alan R Harvey, Emeritus Professor, & Senior Honorary Research Fellow, @UWAhumanscience @UWAMusic @PerronInstitute 15 July 2025 | 6pm Social Sciences Theatre, UWA 🖱️events.humanitix.com/harmony-indivi…

This @uwanews @PerronInstitute research project is looking for volunteers to help in their research into understanding the genetic factors involved in treatment-resistant depression. Learn more: tinyurl.com/mwumjxwa

Are you interested in doing Honours, Masters or PhD in Neuroscience? Hear from Perron Institute researchers at our Information evening on 12 August, then a sundowner to talk with researchers and current students about possible projects. Book here: ow.ly/nGPO50Wlsmw

A significant breakthrough in understanding how cells in our body respond to physical activity and exercise has been made by scientists at Perron Institute and @uwanews, which could change the way we think about exercise and its benefits. Read more: ow.ly/qFPH50WguWK

Brad Roberts, PhD Candidate in Neuropharmacogenetics at Perron Institute|UWA, presented a poster and six minute data blitz at the CINP-AsCNP 2025 Joint Congress in Melbourne this week. #cinp2025 #neuropsychopharmacology

Winter sport season is here! It's crucial for everyone to be aware of #concussion signs. If you or someone you know has had a concussion in the past two weeks, get the #Headcheck app and participate in the #AUS-mTBI research study.

#UWA has received funding to investigate whether immature white blood cells contribute to multiple sclerosis. ⚕️👩‍⚕️@TheKids_AU @PerronInstitute @UWAresearch @MS_Australia uwa.au/njgn95

The FREE "Neuro Nouveau" Exhibition at Forrest Hall integrates Art and Neuroscience, with works selected from assignments submitted by UWA students enrolled in NEUR1001 - Neuroscience in Society. Saturday|Sunday 15-16 March, 11am- 4pm. All welcome.

It's #BrainAwarenessWeek so we are showcasing one of our team members experience with brain injury. Roley shares his post-concussion symptoms from a domestic mishap. AUS-mTBI provides a tailored recovery plan to get back to normal activities.Join now: buff.ly/Ssb0KBF

The "Neuro Nouveau" Exhibition at Forrest Hall integrates Art and Neuroscience, with works selected from assignments submitted by UWA students enrolled in NEUR1001 - Neuroscience in Society between 2021 and 2024. FREE Saturday and Sunday 15-16 March, 11am- 4pm. All welcome.

A pilot study evaluating the effectiveness of a novel behavioural intervention to reduce symptoms for Tourette syndrome was recently published in Movement Disorders Clinical Practice by Perron Institute researchers. ow.ly/C38t50UXkbf