A HUGE congrats to Prof Shirley Jansen *AM* who this week was appointed a Member of the order of Australia (AM) for her significant service to vascular surgery as a clinician and researcher. Help us congratulate Prof Shirley Jansen AM by leaving a comment below!

💙 INS AND OUTS! 💙 Rather than a New Year's resolution, we've put together two lists; things we hope to do more of in 2026, and things we want to leave behind in 2025. Feel free to apply our list to your 2026 goals and ambitions. Let's all make 2026 our healthiest year yet.

NON-INVASIVE TOOLS FOR CVD SCREENING AND MONITORING, With Dr Hadi Afsharan, Research Fellow University of Western Australia & Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Perth, Western Australia youtu.be/nYH76QMOqu0

A new $750,000 grant is helping advance Atherid, a potential new drug developed at @HarryPerkinsInstitute to tackle artery-clogging plaque. Clinical trials are the next step. 🔗 perkins.org.au/perkins-rese... #ThePerkins #Atherid #HeartHealth #FH #PAD #MedicalResearch #HopeThroughScience

🎥 “You can’t change what you don’t measure.” — A/Prof Andy Redfern During #NRW2025, he shared hopeful progress: the breast cancer survival gap for Aboriginal women has halved. 🌿 Watch: ow.ly/EUhf50W6Mpf 🔬 More: ow.ly/AifO50W6Mpe #PerkinsResearch #CloseTheGap

🎥 “You can’t change what you don’t measure.” — A/Prof Andy Redfern During #NRW2025, he shared how breast cancer survival rates for Aboriginal women are improving—proof that culturally-informed research saves lives. 🎞️ Watch: youtu.be/DE4rZovY_mM #PerkinsResearch #CloseTheGap

Nic Wilson’s powerful journey from cancer patient to MACA Cancer 200 Ambassador is a story of resilience and courage. Diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 42, Nic is now riding to save lives. 🌐 Register to ride now at cancer200.org.au 🎧 Listen to his chat on 6PR Radio at 6pr.com.au

Did you know 65 runners are supporting medical research at the Perkins in the HBF Run for a Reason? And you can help them, and all the other runners achieve their goals at the Perkins Aid Station! Click the link below to volunteer. 📲💻🖥️ ow.ly/WR8V50VIwCt 🖥️💻📲

With the spike in early-age heart attacks concerning doctors, a collaborative project including Perkins cardiovascular disease researcher Associate Professor Abdul Rahman Ihdayhid is getting to the bottom of the issue and trying to prevent a potential health crisis. TO SIGN UP: cascade-mi.org

While ovarian cancer often doesn’t get the coverage more common cancers like melanoma do, it is not any less deadly or life changing. In fact, it remains one of the deadliest cancers for older women in Australia. #WomensHealth #EarlyDetection #CancerResearch #PerkinsInstitute #HealthInnovation

🥾🥾🥾 PERKINS TOUGH TREKS - A BRAND NEW JOURNEY IN FIGHTING THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST DISEASES 🥾🥾🥾 You've seen the impact that disease can have on the people you love. Their path can be long, painful and pretty damn tough, but together we can change that. FIND OUT MORE: toughtreks.perkins.org.au

🥾🥾🥾 PERKINS TOUGH TREKS - A BRAND NEW JOURNEY IN FIGHTING THE WORLD'S TOUGHEST DISEASES 🥾🥾🥾 FIND OUT MORE AND SIGN UP HERE: toughtreks.perkins.org.au #PerkinsToughTreks #HikingForACause #FightDiseases #CancerAwareness #WAOutdoors #SerpentineValley

Grab your mates, get on the ferry and spend one more day saluting the sun – all while raising some much-need funds for cancer research! 😎😎😎 Cancer Shucks is an unforgettable sunset event on Wadjemup / Rottnest Island; click HERE to find out more: bit.ly/3QJZxSl

A comprehensive cancer centre for all West Australians is one step closer, with a major milestone achieved. You can read the letter from WA Minister for Health and find out more about the impact this will have for cancer care for all West Australians here: perkins.org.au/the-perkins-...

The statistics discovered through Mackenzie's Mission - the campaign for national genetic carrier screening lead by Professor Nigel Laing AO - have shed light on the likelihood of rare diseases affecting families. The work is now being done to spread the message. FIND OUT MORE: ow.ly/5Iy250V6ATz

One in 50 Australian couples may be vulnerable to unknown and potentially fatal genetic diseases. Professor Nigel Laing AO will head a community Q&A on Thursday February 27 at the Perkins Click here for full details: bit.ly/4hIKtA0

With National Volunteer Week now two months away, the cut-off for entries into the 2025 Volunteering WA Volunteer of the Year Awards is even closer; you have until next Friday, February 28 to get nominations in. To nominate a volunteer in your community, click here: ow.ly/Pe7t50V1Lbi

Say hello to our newest Sydney Marathon fundraising champion, Ed! 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️ Show your support for Ed by donating on his page, or check out the other runners who are taking on the Sydney marathon to raise funds for medical research at the Perkins, here: ow.ly/TUxf50V13Ns

When it comes to inspiring young minds, experience is key. That’s why at the BioDiscovery Centre at the Perkins, students don’t just learn; they get to experience real science using state-of-the-art technology. 🧪🧪🧪 Learn more about the Perkins BioDiscovery Centre here: ow.ly/Y2jR50UZ3bO 🧪🧪🧪

“I think personally, it’s a no-brainer.” For Emeritus Professor Nigel Laing AO, the ability to know if your children would be susceptible to potentially life-altering or even fatal diseases should be available to all couples. perkins.org.au/events/community-qa-genetic-roulette-and-your-family/

Gender equality is an integral aspect in the development of modern science. Yet women and girls remain an afterthought in industry, to overcome systemic barriers daily. Help us celebrate the undeniable role women and girls play in medical research and fighting the world’s toughest diseases.

Sudden infant death is a tragic reality which affects hundreds of Australian families. The Perkins is hosting a FREE genetic screening Q&A on February 27: bit.ly/4hIKtA0 #SuddenInfantDeath #GeneticScreening #MackenziesMission #FamilySupport #MedicalResearch thewest.com.au/lifestyle/st...

The Perkins BioDiscovery centre is more than just a laboratory: it's an opportunity for science-minded students to prepare for their future careers. For more info on how you can get your school involved, go to perkins.org.au/get-involved

The Perkins BioDiscovery Centre aims to inspire all Western Australians to engage in Medical Research, no matter where they live. The Perkins is proud to be working with SIDE again in 2025; keep an eye on our social media channels throughout the year to see how the adventure unfolds!

It's a tough slog some mornings, we know. But sometimes you hear a voice on the morning radio like Oscar's, and your day is brightened instantly. A very big thank you to Oscar, his Mum and the whole team at Triple M Perth 92.9 for showing their support.

This World Cancer Day, show someone touched by cancer that you care. These special cards won’t be around for long —so don’t wait! 💜 A few words from you could mean the world to them today. Send yours now: ow.ly/Atgc50USVfZ

Every day, 282 Australian women experience miscarriages. It’s a tragic fact, but Perkins researcher Professor Gina Ravenscroft and her team are aiming to change that. If you're comfortable sharing your story and want to find out more about getting involved, please click the link: bit.ly/42qF4Ji

While the stock-standard cancer treatments are well known, what you might not be aware is the work being done to discover new ways to combat these dangerous diseases. For more information on Professor Ganss' Research and all the other work being done at the Perkins, click below: ow.ly/AQTZ50UFQcE

Thanks to your support, WA medical researchers at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research have been able to find more answers to the world's toughest diseases. Make sure to keep an eye on the Perkins social media pages and perkins.org.au as we prepare for another big year!

Did you know there's a world-class science lab for students right in your backyard? 👨‍🔬🥼👨‍🔬 The BioDiscovery Centre is more than just a lab; its a great opportunity for students to get hands-on with some of the most advanced equipment available. Go to perkins.org.au/get-involved for all the details!

A very big thanks to Andrew Aoukar (@druseph on Instagram), who is not only taking on his very first marathon but is proudly doing it in support of the work the Perkins does to fight the country's toughest diseases. Follow Andrew's journey right here in the lead-up to the Sydney Marathon! 🏃 🏃🏃

🏃🏃🏃 Want to take on the TCS Sydney Marathon but missed the ballot? Well, good news - the Perkins has some spots available for lucky fundraisers! Get on board right here: sm25.grassrootz.com/theperkins/v...

Despite the long, tragic history of asbestos exposure in this country, Mesothelioma remains one of the biggest dangers facing thousands of WA families. However groundbreaking research might one day see an end to this tragic disease. Find out more here: perkins.org.au/researchers-...

Great interview about #MackenziesMission and importance of #geneticcarrierscreening from ABC Radio National's Dr Norman Swan and Prof Martin Delatycki. Listen here: www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...

#MackenziesMission study in NEJM. Groundbreaking study supports a national #geneticcarrierscreening program to end #geneticroulette. 1 in 50 couples at risk of bearing children with severe genetic conditions. Congrats and thanks to all involved. Read more here: perkins.org.au/national-stu...