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OMRI Speaker Series: Chief Data Officer Natalia Kacperek 17 August 2026 OMRI Speaker Series explores the future of data sharing, privacy and AI in Western Australia Researchers, policymakers, health professionals and government representatives gathered for the latest Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) Speaker Series event featuring Western Australia's Chief Data Officer, Natalia Kacperek. -
AusMedtech 2026 Wrap: Landmark event showcases WA’s strength in medical innovation 27 May 2026 AusMedtech 2026 wrapped up last week in Perth on 21 May, bringing together researchers, industry leaders, clinicians and policymakers from across Australia’s medical technology sector for three days of discussion, connection and collaboration. -
OMRI Speaker Series: Prof. Nikolajs Zeps calls for shift from procedural ethics to trust based, participant centred research 11 May 2026 This month the Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) hosted the second instalment of its Speaker Series, featuring medical ethics expert Professor Nikolajs Zeps, who led a thought-provoking discussion on the evolving role of ethics in medical research, and its importance in building trust, improving research practice and high-quality research. -
WA Chief Scientist launches OMRI Speaker Series with call for ambition, culture change and global impact 17 April 2026 The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) has hosted the inaugural event in its new Speaker Series, welcoming WA’s Chief Scientist, Professor Sharath Sriram, for a wide‑ranging conversation on the future of medical research and innovation in Western Australia. -
OMRI at AusMedtech 2026: showcasing WA’s clinical trials and innovation ecosystem 25 March 2026 The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) is proud to be supporting AusMedtech 2026, Australia’s leading medical technology conference, when it comes to Perth from 19–21 May 2026. -
OMRI showcases WA’s momentum at BioInnovation Festival 2026 23 March 2026 The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) were proud supporters of the 2026 BioInnovation Festival, a multi‑day event bringing together local, national and international leaders across health, medical research, biotechnology and investment. -
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.
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18/08/2026