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Researchers discover novel pathway of how cells respond to exercise and physical activity - Perron Institute Scientists at the Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science and The University of Western Australia have made a significant breakthrough in

A significant breakthrough in understanding how cells in our body respond to physical activity and exercise has been made by scientists at Perron Institute and UWA, which could change the way we think about exercise and its benefits. Read more: ow.ly/qFPH50WguWK

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For the first time researchers have published a study on perceptions of young adults on the potential integration of pharmacogentic testing in guiding antidepressant treatments. Led by first author Bradley Roberts it was published in Frontiers in Pharmacology.
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A pilot study evaluating the effectiveness of a novel behavioural intervention to reduce symptoms for Tourette syndrome was recently published in Movement Disorders Clinical Practice by Perron Institute researchers.
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WA research on treating spinal cord damage attracts national innovation grant - Perron Institute Innovative research to improve outcomes for people with spinal cord injuries is among projects which attracted funding under the National Health and Medical

Using red and near infrared light therapy for spinal cord repair received a grant of $1m in the NHMRC Ideas Grant scheme for innovative research led by Dr Stuart Hodgetts (Head of Spinal Cord Repair Laboratory at Perron Institute|The University of Western Australia). Read more: ow.ly/JO4H50UTKER

Professor Samar Aoun AM, Perron Institute Research Chair in Palliative Care at UWA, received the Member of the Order of Australia in the General Division for significant service to community health through palliative care and aged care research, and to tertiary education.

Professor Graeme Hankey AO, Perron Institute Chair in Stroke Research at The University of Western Australia, received the Officer of the Order of Australia in the General Division for distinguished service to medicine as a neurologist and stroke physician, to research, and as an editor and author.

Perron Institute is delighted to congratulate two of our leaders for being recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours.

Results of a recently published study could help clinicians make better-informed decisions on the use of non-invasive brain stimulation to treat symptoms in depression and some other neurological disorders. ow.ly/Kxu950UKNcT

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Exec Chair @HamidRSohrabi and President Janet Keast welcoming @AusNeuroSoc delegates to #ANS2024