Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

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

See you in Sydney!

20/10/2025

📢 CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHERS 🔬
Refresh your Biology, Human Biol and Chemistry skills at an interactive Teacher PL day at the Perkins BioDiscovery Centre.

You’ll apply real-life case studies and learn professional lab techniques to make teaching Biology, Human Biology and Chemistry more fun for you and engaging for your students. All activities are designed to follow the curriculum, and are aligned with specific AITSL standards.

Last dates available:
👉 7 NOV – Futures of Disease 🦠
👉 14 NOV – Exploring Mutations 🧬
👉 21 NOV – Protein Chemistry ⚛

Interested? Follow the link to find out more. But be quick – space is limited.

https://perkins.org.au/teachers

The BioDiscovery Centre runs curriculum-linked programs for schools. Programs for Years 6 to 12 run on weekdays during term.

18/10/2025

Looking for something to engage the kids in science? Come on down to the Telethon7 Perth Family Festival tomorrow (Sunday 19 October) to find the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research's BioDiscovery Centre! Check out some amazing interactive science activities featuring a game called "Where's my Brain?". There's a chance for some cool prizes, too.

You can also enquire about our in-lab STEM programs for high school students looking to explore careers in science or medical research.

17/10/2025

📢 CALLING ALL RUNNERS! 📢
TCS Sydney Marathon 2026 ballot closes at 11.59pm tonight!

It's your last chance to apply for a place in the official ballot for the newest Abbott World Marathon Majors event 🏃‍♂️

Sign up to the ballot and choose Team Perkins when prompted in the registration form. If successful, you will join Australia's fastest growing charity team in this huge, international event and receive all of the benefits that Team Perkins runners receive including:

🍕 Friday night team dinner
🎽 Perkins branded running singlet
🍾 Post-marathon celebration event
🙋‍♂️ Dedicated training and fundraising support from John, your Perkins Sydney Marathon Coach

The best benefit of all is that you'll be raising funds to support life-altering medical research into the diseases that take our loved ones far too soon - the hardest-to-treat cancers, heart disease and diabetes, and rare genetic diseases. This year, runners on Team Perkins (some of whom are pictured here) raised over $141,000!!

Registration link in comments.

You'll find out if you're in on Wednesday 29 October! Good luck! 🤞☘

15/10/2025

We’re proud to share that Emeritus Professor George Yeoh has been awarded crucial funding to advance his research into Cystic Fibrosis Related Liver Disease (CFLD), as part of the WA Cystic Fibrosis Research Collaborative Program.

The grant is co-funded through a partnership with the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund and Cystic Fibrosis WA , in collaboration with Conquer Cystic Fibrosis .

The research aims to develop a blood test to determine liver disease severity in people living with Cystic Fibrosis, a major step towards earlier diagnosis and better treatment outcomes.

We’re incredibly grateful for the continued support from Cystic Fibrosis Western Australia and Conquer Cystic Fibrosis and we look forward to the impact this research will have on the CF community.

13/10/2025

It's a Marathon Monday of many thanks to these incredible supporters.

Firstly, a big thank you to Perkins Run for Research 2025 Ambassador Abbey Ritchie and her "2 Girls and a Grandad" team mates, Doug and Hayley, who completed half (Abbey and Hayley) and full (Doug!) marathons in the Perth Running Festival on Sunday.

Secondly, our heartfelt thanks to the 18 runners on Team Perkins who took part in the Melbourne Marathon Festival, raising over $30,000 for medical research. A special shoutout to top fundraiser, Will, who raised over $5000. The event has special meaning for Will, whose family has been impacted by Huntingtons disease.

Thank you Will, Abbey, Doug, Steph and the rest of Team Perkins for putting your bodies on the line for medical research!!! And we wish you all a speedy and relaxing recovery!

07/10/2025

Are you a motivated undergrad with at least two years of study completed and an interest in research that makes a real impact?

The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research invites applications for our Summer Vacation Scholarships. Successful applicants will:
✅ Undertake a 6-week research project in one of WA’s premier medical research institutes
✅ Gain experience with cutting-edge technologies not usually available to undergraduates
✅ Work alongside leading scientists in cancer, cardiovascular, diabetes and rare disease research
✅ Receive a $2,500 stipend

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical lab experience, develop valuable skills and explore a future in postgraduate research.

Applications close: 15 October 2025

📩 To explore project options or ask questions, email study@perkins.org.au
👉 Apply now and spend your summer unlocking your future in medical research: https://perkins.org.au/get-involved/vacation-scholarship/

03/10/2025

We're wishing all the Riders in this weekend's MACA Cancer 200 Ride for the Perkins all the very best for a safe and smooth ride. A massive thank you for your support for vital, life-saving cancer research. We're looking forward to a great weekend among friends and family, riding as one to fight cancer, and remembering those we love who we've lost too soon.

26/09/2025

What do Two Girls and a Grandad have in common? They're all doing their bit and have signed up to Run for Research this November... And you can join them!

Run (or walk) 3km a day every day in November and you'll be raising funds to support life-changing research into cancer, heart disease, diabetes and rare genetic diseases - diseases that affect over 5 million Aussies.

What are you waiting for? Sign up today, link your fundraising page to your fitness app, and off you go. And as soon as you hit $250 raised, we'll send you a cool Run for Research cotton tee to keep you running in style!

Find out more and sign up at www.runforresearch.org.au

(Two Girls and a Grandad are Hayley, on the left, Doug and Abbey. They were one of the top fundraising teams in 2024 - thank you guys so much for running, and for coming back!! And special thanks to Abbey, our 2025 Run for Research Ambassador!)

24/09/2025

The Sydney Marathon 2026 ballot is officially… OPEN!

Sign up now, and if you get a spot, please join Team Perkins and help raise funds to support life-changing research into cancer, heart disease and rare genetic diseases.

The ballot has just opened for Sydney 2026 so be sure to register for your chance to join Team Perkins and receive all of the benefits on offer such as:

🍕 Team Friday Night Meal
🍻 Post-Race Event Celebration
🎽 Perkins branded running tee
🙋‍♂️ Dedicated training and fundraising support from John, our Sydney Marathon Event Guide

Just last month, 42 runners amazing runners joined Team Perkins and raised a whopping $142,000 for medical research. (see the pics!)

If you don't get a spot in this ballot, keep an eye on our socials - we've got 70 more charity spots available coming soon...

It’s going to take all of us to beat Australia’s toughest diseases. Join Team Perkins at the 2026 Sydney Marathon and join the fight against cancer, heart disease, diabetes and rare diseases.

You can apply here for the 2026 ballot: https://www.tcssydneymarathon.com/