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Health and medical researchers and innovators recognised in Australia Day Honours 31 January 2025 Congratulations to all those recognised in the Australia Day honours list for 2025. These national honours highlight the lifelong efforts the Australians have contributed to our community. Three Western Australian recipients were acknowledged for their outstanding contributions in the fields of health and medical research and biomedical science.
Lions Outback Vision announced as winner of The Challenge 25 October 2024 Lions Outback Vision has been announced as the winner of the $5 million Pilbara healthcare initiative ‘The Challenge’. Lions Outback Vision overcame a field of 93 entries and 10 finalists to emerge as the winner of The Challenge, a global callout for innovators to brainstorm, collaborate and ultimately establish a ground-breaking solution to revolutionise health care in the Pilbara. Professor Angu...
Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg awarded Life Scientist of the Year 25 October 2024 Congratulations to Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg, who has been awarded the esteemed Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year at the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. This prestigious accolade highlights her pioneering contributions to the field of paediatric anaesthesia, significantly enhancing the safety and outcomes of surgical procedures for children on a global s...
WA Government Announces $16 Million Boost to Child Health Research 25 October 2024 The Western Australian Government has announced a $16 million investment in the WA Child Research Fund (WACRF) over the next four years. This funding aims to advance child and adolescent health and medical research, providing crucial support for innovative projects that address pressing health issues among Western Australia’s youth. The WACRF, co-funded by the State Government and the Channel 7 Te...