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Shedding Light on a Hidden Diabetes Risk

June 17, 2025
News

Each year, Diabetes Research WA funds innovative projects that help unravel the complex puzzle of diabetes. One such project, the recipient of our 2025 Diabetes Research WA Project Grant, is already delivering promising early insights. Led by researchers at The University of Western Australia, the study is examining how a condition known as intrauterine growth […]

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Research Update: The Harmonisation of Multi-Site OCTA Datasets for Advanced Biomarker Discovery

December 18, 2024
News

In 2024 Diabetes Research Western Australia awarded a grant to the project Harmonisation of Western Australia multi-site optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) datasets for new biomarker discovery and application in diabetic retinopathy.  The project aims to introduce and validate a data analysis framework so datasets from multiple clinics in Western Australia can be combined and analysed […]

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Meet our 2025 Grant Winner

December 10, 2024
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Diabetes Research WA is pleased to announce the winner of our 2025 grant as Dr Kimberley Wang from the University of Western Australia. Her project, entitled “Impact of intrauterine growth restriction on skeletal muscle glucose metabolism – link to increase risk of diabetes?” aims to determine the effects of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) on fibre […]

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Critical Report on the State of Diabetes in Australia in 2024

July 9, 2024
News

9 July 2024 Last week the Australian parliamentary Standing Committee on Health, Aged Care and Sport published its report into the State of Diabetes in Australia.  It is a milestone report reflecting that 1.5 million Australians – or 5% of the country’s population – are known to live with diabetes, and this is rising.  Diabetes […]

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Pioneering Diabetic Retinopathy Research in Western Australia: The Harmonisation of Multi-Site OCTA Datasets for Advanced Biomarker Discovery

March 28, 2024
News

The project Harmonisation of Western Australia multi-site optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) datasets for new biomarker discovery and application in diabetic retinopathy, funded by Diabetes Research WA, aims to introduce and validate a data analysis framework so datasets from multiple clinics in Western Australia can be combined and analysed to identify more sensitive biomarkers of […]

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Celebrating Diversity in Medical Research: Paving the Way for Future Women in STEM

March 8, 2024
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In the sphere of medical research, where each breakthrough hinges on a wealth of diverse perspectives, the role of inclusivity is paramount. At Diabetes Research Western Australia, we are committed to the invaluable contributions of women in the sciences, particularly in our unwavering quest to find solutions for diabetes—a condition that affects millions globally. Our […]

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West Coast Eagles’ Star Jamie Cripps Leads Inspiring Footy Clinic for Young Diabetics

February 21, 2024
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Perth, 21 February. In a heartwarming display of sportsmanship and community support, West Coast Eagles champion Jamie Cripps hosted an extraordinary footy clinic for over 40 young people with diabetes. The ProtoDPS DRWA Crippa Fun Footy Clinic, held at the Eagles’ training ground, was not just about football; it was a beacon of hope for […]

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Dr Lakshini Herat wins prestigious Professor Lyn Beazley AO Emerging Leader Award

December 21, 2023
News

November 2023 Diabetes Research Western Australia would like to congratulate Dr Lakshini Herat on winning the prestigious Professor Lyn Beazley AO Emerging Leader Award. The awarding body stated the following: The Professor Lyn Beazley AO Emerging Leader Award aims to recognise and support early career researchers who have demonstrated exceptional promise and dedication in their […]

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DRWA Submits response to Parliamentary Enquiry into Diabetes

November 21, 2023
News

The Parliament of Australia recently adopted an enquiry into diabetes in Australia, and Diabetes Research WA has submitted a response. In a mini-podcast, Peter Kerr, Chairman of Diabetes Research WA explains why we believe there is a very strong case for an increase in funding in a coordinated way in Australia. Existing expertise already present […]

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WA PROJECT OFFERS FRESH HOPE IN TREATING TYPE 1 DIABETES

July 18, 2023
News

July 19, 2023 Media Statement Fresh West Australian research suggests a new medication helping people with type 2 diabetes may also help protect the health of people with type 1 diabetes. A study completed by Dr Lakshini Herat and team, which was part funded by Diabetes Research WA and has just been published in iScience […]

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