Advancing Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy in Western Australia
November 30, 2025Advancing Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy in Western Australia An update from Dr Danuta Sampson, 2024 DRWA Research Grant Recipient Every year Diabetes Research WA supports research that brings us closer to earlier detection, improved treatment and a healthier future for Western Australians living with diabetes. In 2023, we awarded our 2024 grant to a […]
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Illuminating a New Path in Diabetic Foot Care: Introducing DRWA’s 2026 Research Grant Project
Diabetes related foot disease remains one of the most serious and costly complications of diabetes in Australia. It affects thousands of people every year and contributes to long hospital stays, reduced quality of life and, in severe cases, amputation. These outcomes weigh heavily on individuals, families and the health system. They also reinforce our commitment […]
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Vale Erica Smyth
November 20, 2025Vale Erica Smyth AC (1952-2025) Image: MinEx CRC It is with deep sadness that Diabetes Research WA acknowledges the passing of Dr Erica Smyth AC. Erica’s courageous experience with type 1 diabetes and her leadership in research governance made a lasting contribution to our work. Erica joined the DRWA Board in the late 1990s and […]
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Shedding Light on a Hidden Diabetes Risk
June 17, 2025Each 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, 2024In 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, 2024Diabetes 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, 20249 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, 2024The 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, 2024In 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, 2024Perth, 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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