Peter Leedman

Newly established Perth company OncoRes Medical has secured up to $6 million of funding to commercialise a surgical tool developed by researchers at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and the University of Western Australia.

The seventh annual MACA Ride to Conquer Cancer has raised $4.1 million, bringing the total amount raised by the event to over $31.8 million.

Wayne Martin has been appointed as chair of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Western Australia’s second largest research institution, as well as not for profit Parkerville Children and Youth Care.

As editor of Business News, I’m delighted to introduce a new feature that highlights the best of Western Australia. Great for the State is a 12-page lift-out that will be published each month over the course of 2019.

Billions have been invested to ensure WA remains at the forefront of medical innovation and discovery.

World class specialists, first class hospitals, skilled health workers, a dynamic clinical trials culture and internationally regarded scientists researching and analysing diseases. On any measure we have the best of the best.

A common garden plant with purple, tubular bell-like flowers is a vital natural resource, that often goes unrecognised, but is responsible for extending the lives of many West Australians. 

The distinctive benefits from corporate giving are clear for companies and employees alike and Macmahon is investing in initiatives that add tangible value not only to our employees, but also to families and the communities in which we operate.

Securing the naming rights each year to Australia’s largest charity bike ride would tick the corporate social responsibility box for most businesses. Your company name gets to be linked with a worthwhile charity, it’s good for the brand and for reputation – duty done. 

Western Australia’s two biggest charity events, Telethon and the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research, raised a collective $47.4 million for medical research over the weekend.

WHEN the U.S Department of Defence wanted a trial of a new drug that could possibly benefit their soldiers in the field, they did a global search for somewhere that offered quality drug trials and had expert eye doctors and researchers. 

Medical doctor, researcher, philanthropist and business leader Patricia Kailis, who jointly established MG Kailis Group with her late husband, has passed away.

A $10.8 million liver cancer research centre has been established with donations from several philanthropic and research organisations, including $5 million from the Cancer Research Trust.

The MACA Cancer 200 Challenge raised $3.6 million for Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research on the weekend, taking the total donated in 2020 to $4.5 million, despite COVID-19.

Telethon and the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research raised a record-breaking $69 million for medical research over the weekend.

The federal government has shown its support for a $750 million comprehensive cancer centre and pledged $375 million to fund the project, but the state government is yet to commit its half.

Diversified miner and contractor Mineral Resources has extended its support for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, taking its total contribution to $2.25 million.

Australia’s largest charity bike ride has raised a record $8.3 million for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research fundraiser has nearly reached its participant capacity for the 2023 event in only four weeks.

The New Town Toyota Walk for Women’s Cancer 2023 has raised more than $1.5 million to fund cancer research at Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.

The state government has awarded $4.3 million to nine health and medical projects, including developing new therapy for liver cancer and delaying Alzheimer’s disease progression.

The federal government has awarded eight grants valued at a combined $14.2 million to Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research to investigate new cancer and disease treatments.

Australia’s biggest charity bike ride has raised a record $10 million to fund cancer research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.