Perron Institute Impact Series: Dementia and Parkinson's

The Perron Institute warmly invites you to an exclusive event celebrating Western Australian medical research excellence!

On the night, you will hear from two of our 'world-leading researchers' as they share with you some of the exciting medical research and how this translates into improved patient outcomes focussing on two of the most devastating and increasingly common neurological conditions, dementia and Parkinson's disease.

Professor John Mamo “A breakthrough discovery for dementia”

With over 30 years of medical research experience, Professor John Mamo is a physiologist specialising in brain microscopic capillary blood-vessel function—pivotal for brain health and a key risk factor for neuro-degenerative diseases such Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis; neurological disorders such as migraine and epilepsy; as well as, mood and behavioural conditions including foggy brain syndromes or depression.

Clinical Professor David Blacker AM “My fight with Parkinson’s”

Clinical Professor David Blacker AM (former Perron Institute Medical Director) is a specialist neurologist who lives with Parkinson's disease. Following his diagnosis, Professor Blacker's journey is marked not only by significant challenges but surprising triumphs. From reshaping his career to forging unlikely partnerships, including one with a national boxing champion, his story reveals how adversity can lead to transformation.

Signed copies of Professor Blacker's book “My fight with Parkinson’s” will be available for purchase on the night.

• The event will be held at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, with doors opening at 5:00pm. Presentations commence at 5:30pm and will conclude by 7:00pm, followed by refreshments, allowing time to mingle with guests and speak with the presenters.

• For further information, please contact:

  • Susie Jackson 0417848829 or

  • email susie.jackson@perron.uwa.edu.au

• Free parking on grounds from 4.45pm