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WA cystic fibrosis fellowships to advance phage therapy 05 August 2025 Two fellowships together worth $900,000 have been provided to experienced WA researchers to pursue research in cystic fibrosis. Associate Professor Anthony Kicic will explore the use of ‘phage’ therapy to target infection in vulnerable populations so they can be developed into safe and effective medicines and Dr Yuliya Karpievitch will look at how artificial intelligence can be used to reduce the time taken to match phages to the right bacteria to treat infection. The 2025 WA Cystic Fibrosis Research Collaborative Program – Stream 3: Fellowships is a co-funded program of the FHRI Fund and Cystic Fibrosis WA, in collaboration with Conquer Cystic Fibrosis. The program supports researchers to explore innovative solutions to improve the lives of people affected by cystic fibrosis. The 2025 WA Cystic Fibrosis Research Collaborative Program – Stream 3: Fellowships r... -
Researcher in focus - FHRI Fund researcher Dr Aleksandra Miljevic explores novel treatment for youth mental health 02 July 2025 Depression is the most common mental illness worldwide and one of the largest contributors to disease, it’s a growing and important public health dilemma. Dr Aleksandra Miljevic, a postdoctoral researcher at the Perron Institute received funding from the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund in late 2024, to identify and implement a personalised mental health model of care for youth under 25 years of age. The FHRI Fund Translation Fellowships – Burden of Disease and Genomics program granted Dr Miljevic a 3-year fellowship to build an evidence base for non-pharmacological depression treatments, advancing the use of non-invasive brain stimulation with genetic screening as a treatment for youth with depression and suicide ideation. The Translation Fellowships – Burden of Disease and Genomics program supported high-quality early- to mid-career researchers in the... -
Spotlight on impact: WA's new program to tackle health challenges 02 July 2025 At the centre of the new FHRI Fund Strategy 2025-30, recently launched on 1 July 2025 is the flagship Spotlight Program – an ambitious, focused initiative designed to tackle WA’s most pressing health challenges with precision, collaboration, and purpose. Each year, the Spotlight Program will shine a light on one uniquely Western Australian issue, dedicating 5 years of targeted funding and support to drive measurable improvements in health outcomes. The program aims to attract co-funding and national attention, positioning WA as a leader in solving complex health problems through innovation. This is research with a mission: to embed evidence into clinical practice, service design, and community care – transforming how care is delivered across our health system. For WA’s researchers and innovators, Spotlight offers a powerful platform to: Collaborate– ac... -
WA innovator has national success to develop new drug 02 July 2025 WA innovator, A/Professor Juliana Hamzah has been awarded $750,000 to develop a ground-breaking WA drug as a first-in-class agent for effective and safe removal of plaque in blood vessels, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund’s Major Research and Innovation Application Support (MRIAS) program provided an in-principle cash commitment of $1 million to A/Professor Hamzah to support an application to the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator Drugs & Devices investment opportunity which led to A/Professor Hamzah winning a grant of $750,000. The FHRI Fund MRIAS program provides cash commitments for applications to relevant major competitive research and innovation funding programs (External Programs) that encourage co-funding. MRIAS aims to promote high-quality research and innovation, enable opportunities for the tran... -
WA launches bold new strategy to drive health and medical innovation 02 July 2025 Western Australia has unveiled the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Strategy 2025–30, setting a new direction for health and medical research across the state. This forward-looking strategy aims to fire up life changing health breakthroughs for Western Australia. Developed through deep collaboration across the health, research and innovation sectors, the FHRI Fund Strategy 2025–30 reflects the collective vision of government, research institutions, innovation partners, and community stakeholders. Insights from the FHRI Fund Advisory Council and the Health Executive Committee shaped its ambitious yet grounded goals. Since its inception in 2020, the FHRI Fund has invested over $260 million in hundreds of initiatives, laying a strong foundation for this next chapter. The strategy now guides a long-term sovereign investment of $1.8 billion, marking a decisive shi...
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12/03/2026