Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR)


http://www.waimr.uwa.edu.au

WAIMR Newsletter

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

2009

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.

Melanoma Matters #8 Melanoma Matters #8 (Autumn 2008)   [PDF, 0.4MB]

Contents: SKMRC Appoints New Medical Director, Marching Across the Gobi Desert for Melanoma, Into the Future, An Extreme Sportsman Drops in for Lunch, A Social Day at the Races, On the Cape to Cape Trail, Vonnie's Volunteers, Upcoming Events, Contact Details.

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.

Melanoma Matters #7 Melanoma Matters #7 (Summer 2007)   [PDF, 0.8MB]

Contents: SKMRC Wraps Up 2007 in Style, Local Musicians Rock for Melanoma, The SKMRC Heads Back to the Race Track, SKMRC's Sporting Chance, Vonnie's Volunteers, Upcoming Events, Contact Details.

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.

Melanoma Matters #6 Melanoma Matters #6 (Winter 2007)   [PDF, 0.7MB]

Contents: Centre Given a Sporting Chance, Mick's Brave Thanks, Spotlight on Supporters - Ian Dorrington, ALS and Parkinson's Disease Linked to Melanoma, Barchetta Café Fundraiser for Skin Cancer, Vonnie's Volunteers, Upcoming Events, Contact Details.

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.

Melanoma Matters #5 Melanoma Matters #5 (Autumn 2007)   [PDF, 0.5MB]

Contents: GP's Rally Behind Pilot Study, Living Simply with Cancer: Ross Taylor's Journey, Race to Raise Funds for Cancer, Peter Collins, Vonnie's Volunteers, Upcoming Events, Contact Details.

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.

Melanoma Matters #4 Melanoma Matters #4 (Summer 2006)   [PDF, 0.5MB]

Contents: Fundraising from the Court to the Course, Spotlight on Volunteers: Catherine Dare, Your Chance to Race to the AFL Grand Final, Vonnie's Volunteers, Contact Details.

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.

Melanoma Matters #3 Melanoma Matters #3 (Spring 2006)   [PDF, 0.4MB]

Contents: UWA - Our Founding Supporter, An Insight into the Future at SKMRC, Slash Your Melanoma Risk: Lifesaving Tips for a Brighter Summer, Website, Upcoming Events, Contact Details.

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.

Melanoma Matters #2 Melanoma Matters #2 (Winter 2006)   [PDF, 0.5MB]

Contents: Raising the Roof for Melanoma, Volunteers Line Up!, Budding Doctors Join SKMRC Researchers, SKMRC Welcomes Sarah to the Team, Another Golf Day Success at Wembley, Contact Details.

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.

Melanoma Matters #1 Melanoma Matters #1 (Autumn 2006)   [PDF, 0.3MB]

Contents: Welcome, We're Coming Online Soon, WA Researchers Begin Ambitious New Skin Cancer Initiative, Mick Loses His Wild Locks in 'Fund-Razor'!, Western Australian Teenagers Asked to Help With Moles Study, Thank You!, Upcoming Events, Contact Details.

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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