Western Australian Health Translation Network

Perth Biostat & Bioinfo Meetup 2023
2023-06-13 17:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Nedlands
We’re pleased to invite you to the Perth Biostatistics/Bioinformatics Meetup. This is a joint event supported by the WA Branch of the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA), the SSA Biostatistics and Bioinformatics Section, Clinical Trials Enablement Platform WA (CTEP-WA), Perth Epidemiological Group (PEG), and the WA Health Translation Network (WAHTN).
The purpose of this event is to bring together those with expertise and/or interest in medical and healthcare statistics in Perth. It is an opportunity to socialise and network, and encourage upcoming professionals to pursue a career in this worthwhile field.
There will be three invited speakers this evening: Dr Rich Edwards (UWA), Dr Matt Cooper (Telethon Kids Institute), and Mr Wes Billingham (Telethon Kids Institute).
For more information, please see attached flyer or visit https://www.statsoc.org.au/event-5288030
This event is free but please register your attendance to assist with catering.

15th National Allied Health Conference 2023
2023-08-07 08:00 - 2023-08-09 17:00 | Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre
From the 7th–9th of August 2023 the WA Chief Allied Health Office will be hosting the National Allied Health Conference in Perth, Western Australia, at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre. The theme – Expanding Horizons – provides an opportunity for local and international allied health professionals to explore the many and varied contributions of allied health and to showcase their innovations in clinical practice and research.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to join other allied health professionals and renowned experts to unpack and explore opportunities to reimagine your career, build resilience and drive change. There is an exciting program of local and international speakers, workshops, and exhibitors, and lots of networking opportunities.
To register go to the National Allied Health Conference webpage with early bird registrations available until 23rd June 2023.
You can follow the conference on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter for the latest updates.

9th CONGRESS of the International Society for the Study of Iron in Biology and Medicine (BioIron 2023)
2023-08-27 08:00 - 2023-08-31 17:00 | Western Australia
The Ninth Congress of the International Society for the Study of Iron in Biology and Medicine (BioIron 2023) will be held at the Darwin Convention Centre in the tropical north of Australia. The bioiron area continues to expand and diversify, with important advances and discoveries both in fundamental aspects of iron homeostasis and iron-related disorders. BioIron 2023 will highlight the best of these advances.
For further details and registration please visit https://aapevents.eventsair.com/bioiron2023/

Perth Biodesign Bootcamp 2023
2023-10-09 09:00 - 2023-10-10 16:30 | Industry Hub, Room 1.13, 1st floor EZONE North, UWA Crawley Campus, Perth, WA, 6009, Australia
This introduction to the Stanford Biodesign methodology for innovation in healthcare is delivered by expert speakers from the WA healthcare and medtech
industry, and is suitable for

Postgrad students, researchers, academics
Innovation and commercialisation staff
Clinicians and corporate healthcare staff
Executives interested in the healthcare space
Business professionals
Anyone considering the full Biodesign course in 2024

The Claremont Yacht Club Fire Up for Men's Health by MHT - Men. Healthier Together
2023-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Claremont Yacht Club, 4 Victoria Ave, Claremont, 6010, Australia
Join us at the Claremont Yacht Club to ignite your passion for Men’s Health! Indulge in an exquisite buffet dinner while gaining insights from world-renowned men’s health experts, Professor Bu Yeap and Professor Girish Dwivedi. Guided by AFL Hall of Famer, media personality, successful entrepreneur, and dedicated Men’s Health advocate, Matthew Pavlich, this will be an enlightening discussion on men’s health suitable for the whole family to attend. Topics will include testosterone, aging, and the dynamic convergence of medical research, technology, and men’s health.

The 2023 Research Symposium & Workshop
2023-11-20 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
The workshop will explore the latest in computational methods in medical imaging and their clinical translation.
Please see the ACQI symposium 2023 Flyer here.

Lunch & Learn May 2026
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Teams, Australia
Join the Implementation Café and guest speaker Dr Sanne Peters for the May Lunch & Learn session on Implementation Science.

About Dr Sanne Peters
Dr. Sanne Peters is a Senior Research Fellow in Implementation Science. She started her research career in Melbourne, at the Royal Children’s Hospital Education Institute in 2013. It was there that she was first able to pursue her interest in the health and education nexus. Sanne’s PhD research explored strategies aimed at improving knowledge translation in the training of general practitioners at the University of Leuven, in Belgium. During her postdoctoral work in Belgium and as Chair of the Implementation Working Group of the Guidelines International Network, Sanne has been facilitating behaviour change processes that aim to increase the uptake of evidence-based clinical guidelines into practice. At the University of Melbourne, Sanne works on multiple topics ranging from paediatric oncofertility to infection prevention and control in residential aged care facilities. Her work aims to address the barriers that slow or halt the uptake of proven health interventions and to identify the most effective ways to support improvements in healthcare practice to enhance patient outcomes.

The Implementation Science Symposium
2026-10-06 09:30 - 15:00 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
You’re invited to the inaugural WAHTN Implementation Science Symposium as part of the WAHTN Implementation Science Platform. You can find out more about the WAHTN Implementation Science Platform here.

The Implementation Science Symposium is a free event.

Registrations via Trybooking, available here.

MORNING SESSION 9:30 – 12 noon
The morning features a welcome and high-level overview of the state of Implementation Science in Western Australia, presented by WAHTN Chair Professor Steve Webb, followed by case study presentations of local implementation science practice success stories. Case studies presented will be from varying stages of the implementation pipeline, and will provide an opportunity for audiences to dive deeper into the ‘how’ of implementation science, learning from shared experiences. A panel session will then enable discussion of the case studies. Presentations and panel have in-person and livestream options.
Following the morning session, lunch and networking will be available in the Harry Perkins Foyer.
AFTERNOON SESSION 1 – 3pm
Discover how to successfully implement evidence-based programs, policies, and practices into health care. This interactive workshop provides a practical introduction to implementation science, by introducing the strategies to support you in moving the research into the real-world. Learn how to plan, adapt, and sustain approaches that create meaningful, lasting impact across clinical and community settings. It will be facilitated by Professor Sara Bayes, Dr Lauren Fortington, and Dr Mary Kennedy of the ECU Implementation Café.
The afternoon workshop will begin at 1pm, and is open to attendees from WAHTN Partner organisations. You can find out more about WAHTN Partners here. Workshop is in-person only, limited to 30 places.
The Workshop session will be hosted on the 6th floor of Harry Perkins. Please ensure you sign in as a visitor to the Perkins building (at the concierge desk) prior to the session.

Venue: McCusker Auditorium, at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun St Nedlands WA (QEII Campus)

Contact Details: info@wahtn.org

WAHTN CTEP-WA Clinical Trials Forum
2026-10-07 16:30 - 17:30 | McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building, 6 Verdun Street, Nedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
The WA Clinical Trials Forum is a new initiative of the WAHTN Clinical Trials Enabling Platform-WA (CTEP-WA) to help support a thriving clinical trials ecosystem in WA by bringing together clinicians and researchers to strengthen the design of clinical trials.
Wednesday 7 October 2026 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Repurposing Probucol for Childhood Dementia: A Phase II Feasibility Study
Childhood dementia encompasses a group of rare, progressive neurodegenerative disorders that collectively affect more than 100 genetic conditions, with no approved disease-modifying therapies for most children. We propose a 52-week, investigator-initiated, open-label Phase II feasibility study evaluating oral probucol in children with genetically confirmed Batten disease, Niemann-Pick disease type C, Sanfilippo syndrome (MPS III) or Leigh syndrome. The primary objectives are to establish the feasibility of recruitment and retention, treatment adherence and the safety and tolerability of long-term probucol administration in this population, while collecting preliminary clinical, functional and biomarker data to inform future controlled studies.
Doors will open with light refreshments provided at 4:15pm, with the presentation and panel starting at 4:30, ending with a networking session to 6pm.
Venue: McCusker Auditorium, at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, 6 Verdun St Nedlands WA (QEII Campus)
The forum will open at 4:15, with the presentation and panel starting at 4:30. The day will end with a networking session to 6pm. Light refreshments provided.
Online: An online livestream option is available for those who cannot attend in person. Select the ‘Online’ ticket type using the registration link above.
You can find out more about the event and register here: https://www.trybooking.com/DNAYR
