The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research is Western Australia’s premier adult medical research institute. We focus on ... the major diseases that affect our community: cancer; cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Our scientists are inspired to pursue vital research initiatives to build a healthier future for everyone. Our Vision That Western Australia will be a world leader in medical research, is driven by the knowledge that outstanding local medical research will accelerate the delivery of the latest breakthroughs to Western Australians and result in improved health of the community. Our Mission To recruit and build internationally renowned highly skilled research teams, comprising doctors, scientists, biostatisticians, pathologists and epidemiologists, working together with cutting edge technologies to make new discoveries and translate this new knowledge into more effective treatments and cures read more