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Endometriosis Research Grant Opportunity (EPCDR Initiative)

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Emerging Priorities and Consumer Driven Research (EPCDR) Initiative aims to enable or support: High quality biomedical, clinical, health…
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CT:IQ – Clinical Trials: Thinking Smarter Survey

CT:IQ Clinical Trials: Thinking Smarter is a cross industry, collaborative group which aims to improve recruitment into clinical trials within Australia. As a part…
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Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need Grant Opportunities

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Clinical Trial Activity in the Rare Cancers, Rare Diseases and Unmet Need Grant Opportunities are now open. The…
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Researcher in bid to blow rogue cancer’s cover

A Western Australian cancer researcher is on a mission to blow the cover of a highly aggressive and difficult-to-detect form of breast cancer and…
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AusBiotech 2019 Conference wrap up

The AusBiotech conference is the premier annual conference for Australia’s Life Sciences sector. The 2019 conference brought together Australian and international biotech leaders and…
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WAHTN’s 2020 Biostatistician Fellowships

The Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) is inviting applications for 2020 – 2021 Biostatistician Fellowships. The application period closes:  9am (AWST), Monday 25…
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East Metro Health Service Mental Health Research Fund now open!

The East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) has committed $1 million to fund research into improving the services provided to community members experiencing mental illness.…
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Australian National Phenome Centre Official Opening with Governor General Hon Kim Beazley, Deputy Premier and Minister for Health Hon Roger Cook, Murdoch University Vice Chancellor Eeva Leinonen, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Hon Ben Morton, and Murdoch University Chancellor Gary Smith cutting the red ribbon to open the Centre

Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) launch

Western Australia is poised to become a world leader in the development of personalised medicine with the opening today of the Australian National Phenome…
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WAHTN awarded Federal Budget funds for the Rapid Applied Research Translation program

Today the Australian Government’s Minister for Health, Hon. Greg Hunt MP, has announced eight national translation research centres, including the Western Australian Health Translation…
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Raine Medical Research Foundation Grants – Closing Soon!

Please note the below funding opportunities all close 1pm (AWST), Thursday 19 September, 2019. Guidelines, Conditions and Applications Forms   Visiting Fellow Awards Raine…
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Health Economics September Round Table Wrap up

A health economics roundtable was held on September 11 to discuss what the major issues health economics and data analytics should be addressing in…
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Who you gonna call? How to navigate the WA start-up ecosystem

Founders need help to grow their venture yet are, by definition, short on time and money to get that assistance. WA has a vibrant,…
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New Medical Research Future Fund Investigator Grants Opportunity

The Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Investigator Grants is a new opportunity to ensure the next generation of Australian researchers have the capacity to…
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Patient power recognised in new health charter

The new Australian Charter of Healthcare Rights gives welcome recognition to the evolving place of the patient as partner in decisions about their care.…
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ACTA International Clinical Trials Conference

The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) International Clinical Trials Conference will cover every facet of clinical trials from governance to consumer engagement. Whether you’re…
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$21 million in funding for dementia research

WAHTN commends the Australian Government for setting aside an additional $21 million for dementia research. This is a significant area of research and the…
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2019 Fresh Science Nominations Now Open

Are you an Early Career Researcher (ECR) and want the world to know about your discoveries? What’s the story behind your research and how…
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Summer Internship for Indigenous Peoples in Genomics (SING)

SING is a week long workshop and mentoring program which covers technical and laboratory skills in genomics as well as theory, ethical and social…
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Authorship Guide and the Management of Data and Information in Research Guide

The Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research, 2018 (2018 Code) is a document which articulates the broad principles and responsibilities which underpin…
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Congenital Heart Disease Grant Opportunity

The Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) grant opportunity forms part of the Accelerated Research Initiative, funded through the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).   The…
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WA BioCheers Networking event now open for registrations

AusBiotech presents the WA BioCheers networking event. Hosted by Griffith Hack it’s a night to share ideas and  build relationships in Western Australia’s vibrant…
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Using clincial health data for better healthcare MOOC

Using clinical health data for better healthcare free online course

The University of Sydney and NSW Health have partnered to deliver a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) to provide existing and future health workforce…
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Cancer Council WA funding

The Cancer Council WA have two funding opportunities now open for applications.   The opportunities are: Cancer Council WA Postdoctoral Fellowship – applications close…
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Spinnaker Health Research Foundation grants

The Spinnaker Health Research Foundation 2020 Grants are opening for Expressions of Interest (EOI) on Monday 8 July 2019.    Spinnaker supports health research…
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