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Introducing the Office of Medical Research and Innovation Speaker Series 10 March 2026 The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is launching a new Speaker Series in 2026 to create a regular forum for thought leadership, discussion and connection across Western Australia’s health and medical research and innovation sector.

WA medtech company advances breast cancer imaging technology through clinical trials 19 February 2026 A Western Australian medical technology company is progressing the clinical development of a novel breast cancer imaging technology, highlighting the strength of the State’s health and medical research and innovation ecosystem.

Clinician Research Fellowships launched through FHRI–Raine partnership 13 February 2026 Applications are now open for the Clinician Research Fellowships, an initiative of the WA Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund delivered in partnership with the Raine Medical Research Foundation.

WA Health Central HREC achieves milestone for research ethics in WA 04 February 2026 The WA Health Central Human Research Ethics Committee (Central HREC) has achieved certification from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), marking a significant step forward in WA Health’s commitment to ethical, high-quality research.

ANZ Trial Operations Network survey now open 21 January 2026 Are you part of the Australia and New Zealand clinical trials sector? A short, anonymous survey is seeking input on whether there’s a need for a dedicated ANZ Trial Operations Network to better support staff who manage the day to day delivery of clinical trials.