News and events
Testosterone to treat Alzheimer's
Thursday, 17 January 2013 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > School of Medical Sciences > 2013 > 01An ECU researcher has been awarded half a million dollars to conduct a world-first clinical trial using testosterone and fish oil to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Chemical link in WA mums to be
Tuesday, 18 December 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > School of Medical Sciences > 2012 > 12ECU study finds Bisphenol A exposure in pregnant women, commonly found in plastic containers and tin cans.
ParkC's 5th Annual Open Day a great success
Friday, 30 November 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > Parkinson's Centre > 2012 > 12Record numbers attend ParkC Open Day to learn more about Parkinson's.
Anatomy licence for ECU
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > School of Medical Sciences > 2012 > 11ECU has been granted an anatomy licence, significantly boosting the learning experience for students.
Paramedicine gets national tick of approval
Monday, 22 October 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > School of Medical Sciences > 2012 > 10In a WA first, ECU’s Paramedical Science course has been given the tick of approval by the national body.
Curry treatment for Alzheimer's
Friday, 12 October 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > Centre of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care > 2012 > 10A compound found in a common spice could hold the key to preventing Alzheimer's disease.
2012 ParkC Open Day
Thursday, 11 October 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > Parkinson's Centre > 2012 > 10Meet local Parkinson's researchers at the annual ParkC Open Day on Saturday, 10 November 2012.
Neuroscience leaders at ECU
Monday, 08 October 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > ECU Melanoma Research Group > 2012 > 10Dr Jennifer Thompson wins Australian Neuroscience Society’s 2nd Prize for presentation on Huntington's research.
Winning cell research
Friday, 21 September 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > Parkinson's Centre > 2012 > 09Dr Rob White awarded Department of Health Western Australia New Investigator for Biomedical Research.
World-first study to change understanding and treatment of Huntington’s
Tuesday, 01 May 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > School of Medical Sciences > 2012 > 05ECU lead research could change the way Huntington's disease is treated.
Videos changing perceptions of Indigenous health
Monday, 30 April 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > School of Medical Sciences > 2012 > 04ECU website is changing attitudes of health professionals when it comes to indigenous medical care.
Robert White awarded a 2012 Raine Priming Grant
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > Parkinson's Centre > 2012 > 02ParkC's Rob White the only non-UWA applicant to be awarded this grant.
Skin cancer protection at ECU
Tuesday, 24 January 2012 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > ECU Melanoma Research Group > 2012 > 01Mel Ziman is engaging with local organisations to safeguard workers against the harmful UV rays.
ParkC's 4th Annual Open Day
Sunday, 16 October 2011 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > Parkinson's Centre > 2011 > 10Interested members of the public can hear about research and progress that is being made at ParkC.
Colouring books and education cards for kids
Friday, 23 September 2011 Schools > School of Medical Sciences > News and events > ECU Melanoma Research Group > 2011 > 09A valuable fundraiser for the ECU Melanoma Research Group