Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR)


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WAIMR Newsletter

WAIMR's quarterly newsletter, DNAge, now incorporates the previously separate Melanoma Matters newsletter (containing news about the Scott Kirkbride Melanoma Research Centre).

2012

DNAge #32 DNAge #32 (Winter 2012)   [PDF, 1.6MB]

Contents: Riding Towards a Healthier Future, Pedalling, Persistence and Positive Thinking, Team WAIMR, Team MACA, Alia says "Just Do It", Nick's Ride Supports Clinical Trials, Fat Dads, Saddle up to Conquer Cancer!, Director's Message, The Ride: Your Questions Answered.

DNAge #31 DNAge #31 (Autumn 2012)   [PDF, 2.1MB]

Contents: WA Medical Research Expanding North and South, Award Winning Researchers, Register now for the Ride of your Life!, International Scientists Discuss Rise of Liver Disease, Working Towards New Treatment for Prostate Cancer, Hot Chile Challenge, In Memory of Shannon, Billy Determined to Make a Difference, Suncorp Discovery Grant Underway, Christmas the Joy of Giving, SKMRC Upcoming Events, Daffodil Bouquet for Researcher, Diabesity: Addressing the Epidemic, Food Allergies and Immunity, Call to Protect Australian Workers, Recruits Needed for Migrant Study, Director's Message.

2011

DNAge #30 DNAge #30 (Summer 2011)   [PDF, 1.4MB]

Contents: WA community embraces Ride to Conquer Cancer, About The Sunsuper Ride to Conquer Cancer, "Eureka!" WAIMR Winner, High Tech Boost for WA Cancer Researchers, Solid Foundations for Research Hub, MelanomaWA Ball, Mangos for Melanoma, SKMRC Welcomes New Committee Member, New approach to Melanoma Treatment, Exploring Nature's Therapeutic Potential, Wesfarmers' Harry Perkins Oration 2011, National Funding for 2012, Greenwood High School Visit, Sweet Celebrations for AGRF, Scones, Sandwiches, Slice for Supporters, Director's Message.

DNAge #29 DNAge #29 (Spring 2011)   [PDF, 2.1MB]

Contents: Friends Support Nina's Birthday Wish for a Melanoma Cure, Prestigious Publications, Celebrations as New Era Begins, Construction Update, SKMRC Luncheon 2011, Leading Melanoma Expert in Perth, Slip Slop Slappers, Deadliest Skin Cancer, WAIMR Upcoming Event, SKMRC Upcoming Events, "Cool" Donation Gratefully Received, Chinese Honour for WA Researcher, Award Winner Speaks Out, Start a Career with WAIMR, Eat Your Veggies!, "Soup and Sweet" Lunch, Director's Message.

DNAge #28 DNAge #28 (Winter 2011)   [PDF, 2.6MB]

Contents: Scientists tell Government "Discoveries Need Dollars!", Plea From a Leukaemia Survivor, Young Talent Needs a Future, Construction Begins on Research Headquarters, BioGENEius Off to a Flying Start, Fighting the Rising Tide of Diabesity, Danger of Ant Venom Highlighted, Bowel Cancer Risk for Office workers, Genomics Revolution Hits Perth, Perth Researcher Captures International Interest, Targeted Therapies for Melanoma, School Project May Help Save Lives, Preparations for the annual SKMRC Luncheon are well underway, so book now!, Director's Message.

DNAge #27 DNAge #27 (Autumn 2011)   [PDF, 1.7MB]

Contents: Drug Trials Helped Treat Breast Cancer, Award Winning Researchers, Green Light for Research Headquarters, WA's First PET Scanner, Sunburn is Just Not Cricket, Discovery Research - Priming Grants 2011, Cupcakes for Cancer Research, Melanoma Journey Takes Clinton Overseas, Award Winning Researcher - Scientist in Top 10, Spreading the Word About Lupins, Exploring Secrets of the Sea, Celebrating WAIMR's Success, Director's Message.

2010

DNAge #26 DNAge #26 (Summer 2010)   [PDF, 1.9MB]

Contents: McCuskers invest in the future, Award Winning Researchers, Commercial Help for Anti-Cancer Research, Research Victory in Battle of Bulge, Melanoma Expert Visits Perth, Garden Party, Fun in the Sun, Mobile Nurses Ease the Load, Wesfarmers' Harry Perkins Oration, Big Hearts at MACA, ARMS Reach Out To WAIMR, WAIMR Welcomes New Board Member, WAIMR's Profile Builders, Director's Message.

DNAge #25 DNAge #25 (Spring 2010)   [PDF, 1.6MB]

Contents: WAIMR Staff Reveal Cancer Diagnosis, New 'Diabesity' Focus, CFGM Success Reviewed, 2010 Wesfarmers' Oration, Extra Expertise Welcomed, On the WAIMR Calendar, First Clinical Trial Underway, Hendy Cowan, 10-Year Club Launched, Schizophrenia Progress Revealed, Meet our Researcher – Lin Fritschi, Passion on Show at 2010 Luncheon, WA Melanoma Study Success, Fresh SKMRC Research Funding, Public Seminar, Director's Message.

DNAge #24 DNAge #24 (Winter 2010)   [PDF, 1.3MB]

Contents: New Clinical Trials Centre to Boost Health Breakthroughs, New Discovery Could Speed up Liver Repair, Sustainability Award Helps Fund Cancer Research, WAIMR Attracts International Visitors, AGM Award and Building Buzz, On the WAIMR Calendar, Seven Cancer Research Grants for WAIMR Scientists, Time Out with our Researcher: Jenny Beaumont, Award Winning Progress, WAIMR Spin-Out Company Announces Global Partnership, Our Five Year Milestone, Wembley Golf Club Tee Off, Plan A for Plan B Donation, Gilly Behind Stumps at SKMRC 5-Year Anniversary Luncheon, Intrepid Crew Survive Race to Raise $40,000, Message From Melanoma Maestros, Upcoming Events, Growing Accolades, Iron Levels a Key to Treating Fatty Liver Disease.

DNAge #23 DNAge #23 (Autumn 2010)   [PDF, 0.7MB]

Contents: Australia Day Honours, Probe into Red Back Spider Bite Treatment, Professorship Opens Door to Shanghai, WAIMR Welcomes New Manager, Next Step for WA Young Scientist of the Year, Time Out with Our Researcher: Ruth Seeber, Keeping a Finger on the Pulse, Australian Men Aid Prostate Cancer Research, Visit from an International Expert, Summer School Field Trip, Top Job for New Professor, WAIMR Joins National Conferences, Sporting Stars, Craig Oliver's Inspiring Journey, Another Gruelling Adventure, Upcoming Events, Survey Reveals Staggering Sun Behaviour.

2009

DNAge #22 DNAge #22 (Summer 2009)   [PDF, 0.7MB]

Contents: Second Scientist Takes Out Top Award, WAIMR Joins Science Innovation Council, Chairman's Report, Director's Report, New Funding Wins, Minister Hames Visits WAIMR, Inspiring Summer for Students, Kimberley Students' Tour, Thanks to community generosity, A Successful Golf Open, Teaching the Sunsafe Message, Thank You Celebration, Life Membership, New Insight Into Anaphylaxis.

DNAge #21 DNAge #21 (Spring 2009)   [PDF, 0.7MB]

Contents: New Board Chairman for Institute, Honorary Life Membership Bestowed on Dick Lester, Largest Type 1 Diabetes Study: Dozens of New Genes, Search for Genetic Protection Against Melanoma, World-First Discovery: Floppy Baby Syndrome, "Pied Piper" Could be Key to Treating Cancer, Time Out with Our Researcher: Associate Professor Evan Ingley, Trojan Horse Molecule to Combat Pancreatic Cancer, Australian of the Year joins Inaugural Event, Suncorp Commits to Fight against Skin Cancer in WA, WA Golf Open, A Legendary Luncheon, Double Research Breakthroughs in Bowel Cancer.

DNAge #20 DNAge #20 (Autumn 2009)   [PDF, 0.7MB]

Contents: Thanks to Leukaemia Foundation Support, Micro Discovery Could Aid Cancer Treatment, New Discovery A Clue to Human Complexity, Eye Movement & Muscle Disease: Mystery Solved, Local Super-Food May Help Manage Diabetes, Pioneering Breast Cancer Trial, WACHA Study to Shatter Frailty, Spotlight on Staff and Students, Saving Pets from Deadly Snake Bites, Australian Vets Face Health Risks, Time Out with Our Researcher: Ruth Ganss, Fun and Games Growing Expertise and Discoveries, A Stunning Summer of Fundraising, Running Therapy for Brain Injury.

2008

DNAge #19 DNAge #19 (Summer 2008)   [PDF, 0.8MB]

Contents: A Lasting Legacy, WAIMR Finalists for Premier's Awards, National Grants to Further Research, Research Reveals Alarming Dementia Rates, 'Diabesity' Busters on Supermarket Shelves, Seminar Spotlight on WAIMR, Top WA Researcher Turns Hand to Book Editing, Time Out with Our Researcher: Nigel Laing, WA Snap-Shots to Support Medical Research, New Hope for Beating Depression in Later Life, Summer Race Day, Fun and Games Help Raise Vital Funds, Young Leader Motivated by Tragic Loss, WA China Team-up to Target Liver Disease.

DNAge #18 DNAge #18 (Spring 2008)   [PDF, 0.8MB]

Contents: New Centre Ensures Key Medical Research "Gold" is Mined, First Look at New Medical Research Hubs, Link Between Depression Medication and Fall Injury, Men Urged to Eat Fruit for Iron Protection, Melanoma Risk for Skin Cancer Survivors, New Progress in Search of a Diabetes Cure, Sharing Health Discoveries with the Community, WAIMR's Free Public Seminars, Pearls For a Cause, Baskets Made with Love, Team Prendiville Cross the Finish Line, New Medication Leads in "Brake Cable" Cancer Gene, Voluntary Change of Pace.

DNAge #17 DNAge #17 (Winter 2008)   [PDF, 0.8MB]

Contents: Director's Citizen of the Year Honour, World-First Discovery Could Help Treat Life-Threatening Tumours, WAIMR Study Spurs Health Alert, Minister Joins Weekly Seminar, Hijacking Bacteria to Create Microscopic Drug Factories, Celebrating Women in Science, Health & Ageing Centre Awarded Key Funding, WAIMR Accolade at Gala Dinner, New Study to Search for Diabetes 'Signature', WA Scientist Awarded Prestigious Medal, Fundraising Friends Go All Out to Fly Melanoma Flag, Mick Rae Makes it a Trifecta, Upcoming SKMRC Events, WA Patients Given Life-Changing Diagnoses.

DNAge #16 DNAge #16 (Autumn 2008)   [PDF, 0.8MB]

Contents: Help for Iron Overload Disease, Plans for WAIMR's New Home Step Up, Heart Health in a Humble Cup of Tea, Partnership Provides Breakthrough, WAIMR's New "100 Club" Member, Students Spend Summer in the Lab, WAIMR Plays Host to Teen "BioGENEius", Twin Findings Raise Hope for Anaemia, Experts Join Health & Ageing Team, Fundraising on Track for 2008, Challenge in the Extremes, Jean's Passion for Medical Research, A Share in Dame-to-be Celebrations, Grant for Paraspeckles, A Tribute.

2007

DNAge #15 DNAge #15 (Summer 2007)   [PDF, 0.4MB]

Contents: Our 10-Year Milestone, Searching for "Diabesity" Tests, New Bread May Aid Diabetes Fight, Young Scientist is Premier's Pick, Crucial Muscle Culture Discovery, Wesfarmers "Thank You" Day Honour, Cane Toad Funding Boost, WAIMR's Grant Celebrations, Breast Cancer Research Funding, WACHA Looking for Volunteers, Spring Seminar Success, Two-Pronged Attack Needed in Mesothelioma, WAIMR Welcomes New Staff.

DNAge #14 DNAge #14 (Winter 2007)   [PDF, 2.0MB]

Contents: New Funding to Change WA's Research Landscape, Message from the Director, New Clinical Trials Facility to Benefit West Australian Patients, Paget's Discovery Opens Doors, Schizophrenia: The Search for Solutions, International Recognition for BRET, New Project Provides Brain Injury Hope, WAIMR's Rising Stars, Women Urged to Help Breast Cancer Trial.

DNAge #13 DNAge #13 (Autumn 2007)   [PDF, 0.3MB]

Contents: Recent Research Success: National Fellowship - New Diabetes Funding - Lupus Grant Win, Key Finding in Rare Muscle Disease, Lorne National Cancer Conference, Upcoming Events: Schizophrenia Seminar - Epigenetics Conference, New Health and Ageing Centre, Visiting Cancer Expert, Thanks to Unsung Heroes: The Marketing Centre - Generous Bequest, Monash Professor Visits.

2006

DNAge #12 DNAge #12 (Summer 2006)   [PDF, 1.0MB]

Contents: National Asbestos Diseases Research Centre Launched, WAIMR's Funding Win, Researcher's Recognition, Australian First Equipment for WAIMR's Laboratories, Genomics Seminar a Huge Success, WAIMR Honours Key Players, UK Geneticist Joins the WAIMR Team, Research Papers Earn International Acclaim.

DNAge #11 DNAge #11 (Spring 2006)   [PDF, 0.7MB]

Contents: SLIRP Sparks Global Buzz, Muscle Disease Discovery Solves 35-Year-Old Mystery, WA Biotech Strategy Welcomed, News Researcher Brings a Fresh Focus for WAIMR, Key Patrons Join Joondalup Health Study, WAIMR Scoops Awards, From Perth to Bath and Back, Japanese Doctor Joins WAIMR.

DNAge #10 DNAge #10 (Winter 2006)   [PDF, 1.5MB]

Contents: Building a Foundation for Tomorrow's Research, WAIMR a Key Bio 2006 Player, Lupins a Lifesaver, New Professor a Pioneer in Cancer Research, Revolutionising Genetics Education in West Australian Schools, Big Win for life Changing Neurotrauma Research, Raising our Cups for Cancer.

DNAge #9 DNAge #9 (Autumn 2006)   [PDF, 0.5MB]

Contents: Family Health Study Support Astounding, Waking Up to the Causes of Sleep Apnoea, WA Leads National Network, Unlocking the Mysteries of Lupus, Cracking the Diabetes Code, Researcher Rides in Bid to Beat Diabetes, Business Boost for WAIMR.

2005

DNAge #8 DNAge #8 (September 2005)   [PDF, 0.6MB]

Contents: Party Prompts Heartfelt "Thankyou", Director's Report, Chairman's Message, New Weapons Unveiled, An Eye for Genetics, WAIMR Research Wins Big, Advances Bring Better Care, Understanding Schizophrenia.

DNAge #7 DNAge #7 (July 2005)   [PDF, 1.0MB]

Contents: New WAIMR Centre Boosts Melanoma Hopes, Chairman's Message, Director's Report, WAIMR Helps Budding Doctors, Lyle's Amazing Year, Overseas Visitor Learns New Skills, WAIMR Welcomes New Board Members.

2004

DNAge #6 DNAge #6 (December 2004)   [PDF, 0.3MB]

Contents: Message from the Chairman of the Board, Director's Report, Mr Terry Budge Joins WAIMR Board, Professor Grant Morahan, Research Australia at WAIMR, Monoclonal Antibody Facility, Professor Peter Leedman, Premier's Science Awards Evening, Attendance at AAMRI, New Genetic Discoveries in WAIMR, Centre for Genomic Medicine - Clinical Trials Suites.

DNAge #5 DNAge #5 (May 2004)   [PDF, 0.2MB]

Contents: Message from the Chairman of the Board, Director's Report, Wesfarmers Contribution to WAIMR, Lotterywest, WAIMR External Review - March 2004, WA Research Tissue Network, Neurotrauma, Prof Roy Goldie / Prof Peter Thompson, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, WAIMR Research Forum.

2003

DNAge #4 DNAge #4 (December 2003)   [PDF, 0.4MB]

Contents: Chairman's Address at the WAIMR 5 Year Celebration - 1 October 2003, Message from Fremantle Hospital, Director's Report.

DNAge #3 DNAge #3 (May 2003)   [PDF, 0.2MB]

Contents: Message from the Chairman of the Board, Director's Report, Vale - Harry Perkins (5 August 1939 - 14 December 2002), Grants and Awards, Appointment of Professor in Clinical Genetics, More Researchers Moving Into WAIMR Laboratories, WAIMR Workshops, Symposia and Seminars, WAIMR Intramural Researcher Promoted to Professor.

2002

DNAge #2 DNAge #2 (November 2002)   [PDF, 0.2MB]

Contents: Chairman's Report, Director's Report, Vale - Dr Rex Joyner, Donor Supports WAIMR Research, WAIMR Centre, WAIMR Awarded $3M Infrastructure Grant, Grants and Awards, Laboratory for Cancer Medicine, WAIMR Intramural Researcher Receives Professorial Fellowship, Appointment of Professorial Fellow in Molecular Genetics, WAIMR Corporate Information Evening, City to Surf Runners.

DNAge #1 DNAge #1 (May 2002)   [PDF, 0.2MB]

Contents: WAIMR's Vision, The WAIMR Awards Evening, Funds Attracted by WAIMR Researchers, Chairman's Report, Professorial Fellow in Molecular Genetics, New Researchers Moving Into B Block Laboratories, Three Highly Successful WAIMR Symposia, Forthcoming Events.

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