So Much Larger than Mouse – Clinical Research from the Larger Animal Perspective

Large Animal Facility, UWA

Free workshops on translational medical and veterinary research in larger animals - 12th and 13th May Please see attached flyer for more information. Venue: Large Animal Facility, UWA Registration information: Please register (for catering purposes) by email: diane.arnott@uwa.edu.au Please indicate which day(s) you will attend.

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The HGSA WA Branch invites you to the Third Athel Hockey Symposium: Function-all Analysis

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

The WA Branch of the Human Genetics Society of Australasia invites you to attend the third Athel Hockey symposium which will take place on Tuesday 17th May.  The half day symposium is entitled ‘Function-all Analysis’ and we will be hearing from two interstate guest speakers and three local speakers.  See attached flyer for more information. A light … Continued

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“Development of an antidote for histone-mediated pathologies” by Prof Chris Parish

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Professor Chris Parish Leader, Cancer and Vascular Biology Group John Curtin School of Medical Research, Australian National University  “Development of an antidote for histone-mediated pathologies” Please see attached flyer for more information Venue: McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building Additional information: light lunch provided

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SEMINAR ON EXCITING NEW TECHNIQUES IN X-RAY DIFFRACTION SAXS AND X-RAY SPECTROMETRY

The University of Western Australia , Australia

X- Ray Diffraction is a very useful technique for characterization of various materials in different ways. With the recent advancements in hardware and software technology, high end X-Ray Diffraction and X-Ray Scattering experiments usually done on Synchrotron can be performed at lab scale even faster than before. This can be supported with elemental chemistry information … Continued

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SEMINAR ON EXCITING NEW TECHNIQUES IN X-RAY DIFFRACTION SAXS AND X-RAY SPECTROMETRY

The University of Western Australia , Australia

SEMINAR ON EXCITING NEW TECHNIQUES IN X-RAY DIFFRACTION SAXS AND X-RAY SPECTROMETRY  Join us for a 2 hour seminar by our experts at UWA on Friday the 20th  May 2016 at 10:00 am – 12 noon Location: UWA Physics Building, 1st Floor, CMCA Seminar Room 1.80 X- Ray Diffraction is a very useful technique for … Continued

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“The neoantigen repertoire of solid tumours (and what to do about it)”

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Dr Robert Holt Senior Scientist & Head of Sequencing British Columbia Cancer Agency Genome Sciences Centre, Vancouver  “The neoantigen repertoire of solid tumours (and what to do about it)” Please see the attached flyer for more information   Venue: McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building Additional information: Followed by a light … Continued

From ‘Subject’ to ‘Partner’: the changing role of patients and the public in health research

The University of Western Australia , Australia

Institute of Advanced Studies Public Lecture A public lecture by Simon Denegri, National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) National Director for Patients and the Public in Research and Chair, INVOLVE. Please see attached flyer for further information   Venue: Theatre Auditorium, The University Club of Western Australia, UWA

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Perkins Seminar Series: “Testosterone, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: research for men’s health”

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Dr Bu Yeap Associate Professor, University of Western Australia Consultant Endocrinologist, Fiona Stanley and Fremantle Hospitals "Testosterone, diabetes and cardiovascular disease: research for men’s health"   Please see the attached flyer for more information Venue: SEMINAR ROOM 272, LEVEL 2, HARRY PERKINS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, NORTH CAMPUS

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Perkins Seminar Series: “Lung Cancer: All Roads Lead to Platinum”

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Professor Neil Watkins Clinician-Scientist Garvan Institute of Medical Research, Sydney  “Lung Cancer: All Roads Lead to Platinum” Please see the attached flyer for more information   Venue: MCCUSKER AUDITORIUM, HARRY PERKINS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, NORTH CAMPUS Additional information: followed by a light lunch

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Perkins Seminar: “Study of rare childhood obesity syndromes provides unique insights into insulin signalling pathways and the origins of type 2 diabetes”

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Professor Nikolai Petrovsky Director of Endocrinology, Flinders Medical Centre Professor of Medicine, Flinders University  “Study of rare childhood obesity syndromes provides unique insights into insulin signalling pathways and the origins of type 2 diabetes” Please see the attached flyer for more information Venue: Seminar Room G24, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building

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Scientific Manuscript and NIH Grant Writing Workshops 7-9 June 2016

The University of Western Australia , Australia

Scientific Manuscript and NIH Grant Writing Workshops with Professor Kurt H. Albertine 7 – 9 June 2016 The University of Western Australia This event is hosted by the UWA Centre for Neonatal Research and Education and the UWA Research Enterprise Office. It is also being supported by Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, Murdoch University, and … Continued

ASMR Medical Research Week

Curtin University

ASMR MEDICAL RESEARCH WEEK® June 2nd –June 10th, 2016 Please see attached flyer for more information

Perkins Seminar Series: “Lifestyle measures to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes”

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Professor Peter Clifton University of South Australia Prof Peter Clifton is a general physician with an interest in the dietary treatment of type 2 diabetes, lipid disorders and CVD. He is an active researcher with over 300 publications as well as 5 books and 10 book chapters.   Please find the attached flyer for further … Continued

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Prestigious International Scholarships Mentoring Alliance : Scholarship Symposium

The PRISM Alliance aims to support WA’s brightest and best students in pursuing prestigious international scholarships. Attend the first Scholarship Symposium to learn more about some of the prestigious scholarships on offer and how to apply for them. Please see the attached flyer for more information Venue: Jull Common Room St Catherine’s College 2 Park Road, Crawley

Perkins Seminar Series:“Role of the dystrophin-glycoprotein complex (DGC) in muscle wasting”

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Dr Kristy Swiderski Post-Doctoral Fellow Basic and Clinical Myology Laboratory, Department of Physiology University of Melbourne Please see attached flyer for information Venue: McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, North Building

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Proton Therapy in Australia: Progress Towards Providing a New Tool for Cancer Treatment – A/Prof Michael Jackson

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

This is an open-invitation event, though directed towards Radiation Oncology staff and those working in related disciplines,  cancer and related researchers, consumers and advocacy groups, and those interested in health policy. Registration: Not essential, though appreciated for catering purposes, click HERE. Further information: Martin.Ebert@health.wa.gov.au Please see the attached flyer for information Venue: McCusker Auditorium, Harry Perkins Institute … Continued

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Data Collection and Management – Research Skills Seminar Series

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Australia

Are you involved with research? Would you like practical help with the basic do’s and don’ts of setting up data bases, and data management essentials such as coding, entry, validation, and cleaning?  Do you need to brush up on your responsibilities as a researcher for data collection, storage and archiving?  Or just need more information on … Continued

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Institute for Health Research- Effects of skeletal loading on ontogeny lecture

Effects of skeletal loading on ontogeny Guest Lecture: Dr Timo Rantalaine This lecture will be of particular interest to both clinicians and scientists in the field of exercise physiology and biomechanics, neuromuscular function and bone geometry, strength with aging, and lower limb skeletal loading. Venue: ND46/Room209,Institute for Health Research, 33 Phillimore St, Fremantle WA Contact Details: If you are interested in … Continued

Perkins Seminar Series: “Something old, something new: marrying cancer immunotherapy with other drugs”

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Dr Joost Lesterhuis John Stocker Research Fellow School of Medicine & Pharmacology & National Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases University of Western Australia Please see attached flyers for information or contact julian.heng@perkins.uwa.edu.au Venue: MCCUSKER AUDITORIUM, HARRY PERKINS INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, NORTH CAMPUS Additional information: followed by a light lunch courtesy of Lonza

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Cancer Council WA – Project Grants, Fellowship, Scholarship Opportunities

University of Notre Dame

Presentation Description:  Cancer Council WA are a community funded organisation, and one of the largest funders of cancer research in the State. Learn about our Cancer Research Funding Program, how we fund cancer research and how to apply for funding.   Venue: University of Notre Dame, Institute for Health Research ND46/302 Registration information: Please RSVP: Anys.Price@nd.edu.au … Continued

Perkins Seminar Series: “Pericytes promote malignant ovarian cancer progression predicting rapid patient relapse and mortality at diagnosis”

Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research NORTH 6 Verdun St, Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

A/Prof Pritinder Kaur is a stem cell biologist with a long-standing interest in the regulation of epithelial tissue renewal, repair and carcinogenesis. While much of her research uses human skin as a model system for epithelial stem cell biology, her recent work has focussed on the role of the tumour microenvironment in inducing malignant ovarian … Continued

Research Skills Seminar – Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

Perth Children's Hospital, PCH Auditorium, Level 5 15 Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, Australia

Do you work in clinical research? A key requirement for everyone involved in the conduct of research involving human participants is regular Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training. GCP provides the ethical and scientific standards and guidelines by which all research is conducted and essential for all involved to know and apply. This seminar will cover … Continued

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Australian Society of Microbiology annual conference in Perth 2016

Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre

“Balancing national research needs - is there a bug in the system?” 2016 Rubbo Orator - Professor Anne Kelso AO CEO, National Health and Medical Research Council   “WHO global alerts and the traveller!” 2016 ASM Public Lecture Dr Chris Baggoley AO Chief Medical Officer, Australia, Dr Paul Effler Communicable Disease Control Directorate, WA Dept. … Continued

WAHTN Public Health & Health Promotion Workshop

This event brings together senior and early career researchers and public health professionals across the state to discuss the strengths, challenges and opportunities for public health and health promotion research in Western Australia. The workshop will be facilitated by Michael Moore, CEO Public Health Association of Australia and President World Federation of Public Health Associations. … Continued