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From ideas to impact: research and innovation in focus at WA Health Festival of Innovation and Improvement 2026 28 October 2026 Health and medical research and innovation were in the spotlight at the WA Department of Health’s Festival of Innovation and Improvement, with presentations exploring how research, new technologies, collaboration and innovative ideas can contribute to better healthcare. Opened by Minister for Medical Research the Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, the festival brought together perspectives from across WA Health, universities, medical research and industry, with topics ranging from research translation and artificial intelligence to consumer-centred innovation, scaling successful pilots and partnerships for impact. A key research and innovation presentation came from Dr Laura Kirkland, Director of Research at the Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI), who presented “From Ideas to Impact: Supporting Research and Innovation in the WA Health System” as part of the festival&...
OMRI Speaker Series: Professor Mirko Uljarević 01 October 2026 OMRI Speaker Series explores a more personalised approach to autism and neurodevelopmental assessment Researchers, clinicians, health professionals and other sector representatives gathered for the latest Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) Speaker Series event, featuring internationally recognised autism and neurodevelopmental researcher Professor Mirko Uljarević. The session explore...
WA Health highlights free national clinical trials training 30 September 2026 Anyone in WA involved in clinical trials can access A-CTEC, a nationally recognised platform offering free training and resources to support clinical trial professionals.
Experienced health leader appointed to WA research and innovation role 21 August 2026 Experienced healthcare executive Tim Leen has joined the WA Department of Health as Executive Director, Research and Innovation.
WA innovation recognised on global stage through Prix Galien nomination 19 August 2026 Perth-based medtech company OncoRes Medical has been recognised on the international stage, receiving a nomination in the prestigious 2026 Prix Galien USA Awards, one of the world's leading awards programs for health and medical innovation.

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