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Independent Chair appointed to lead QEII Health and Biomedical Precinct 12 December 2025 Western Australia’s Health and Biomedical Precinct at Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (QEII) today reached a significant milestone with the appointment of Ms Paula Rogers as the inaugural Independent Chair of the Precinct Leadership Group (PLG). Supported by a $1.9 million investment from the WA Government, the PLG is tasked with guiding the development of the Precinct’s long-term vision and governance structure. The aim is for the Precinct to become an independently governed, self-sustaining entity by 2027, enhancing collaboration between universities, health service providers, and industry. The QEII Precinct is set to become one of the largest health and biomedical hubs in the southern hemisphere, driving improvements in research translation and innovation across WA. Ms Rogers brings extensive experience in stakeholder engagement and strategic leadership, having previousl...

Spotlight on RHD 2025 Information Session: Recording and slides now available 10 December 2025 The Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI) recently hosted a virtual information session for the inaugural Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Spotlight Program, focusing on Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). The session, led by Stacey Waters, provided an overview of the Spotlight Program’s objectives, application process, and the unique opportunity it presents for Western Aust...

WA’s innovation start-ups take off with WAVCI support 10 December 2025 Western Australia’s innovation ecosystem is gaining strength through the Western Australian Venture Capital Initiative (WAVCI), which has delivered strong results in its first year. The initiative is designed to expand the pool of venture capital available in WA and accelerate the growth of high-potential businesses across the State’s priority sectors. This funding will help founders access critic...

Nominate to become a FHRI Fund Advisory Council Member 05 December 2025 In accordance with theWestern Australian (WA) Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Act 2012 (the Act),the Minister for Medical Research invites expressions of interest (EOIs) from suitably qualified, WA based people, to fill the following two FHRI Fund Advisory Council Member vacancies: a member with experience dealing with issues related to the health of Aboriginal people living...

WA opens world-leading RNA facility to accelerate cancer research 03 December 2025 On 3 December 2025, Western Australia marked a major milestone in medical innovation with the official opening of the RNA Innovation Foundry (RIF) at The University of Western Australia (UWA). The new facility is set to fast-track the development of personalised RNA-based cancer treatments, positioning WA as a national leader in RNA research and precision medicine. The RIF is Australia’s first ce...