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  • COVAXI Clinical Trial

    COVAXI Clinical Trial

    Perth Blood Institute (PBI) is pleased to announce the commencement of a clinical trial to assess the immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination – the COVAXI trial. Read more

  • Long COVID

    Long COVID

    Here we discuss some of the latest research relating to Long COVID, also known as PASC (post-acute sequelae of COVID). Read more

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Women in science 2023

Women in science 2023

PBI celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2023 Read more

Published: 1st February, 2023

Updated: 9th February, 2023

Author: Gina Rodgers

COVAXI Clinical Trial

COVAXI Clinical Trial

Perth Blood Institute (PBI) is pleased to announce the commencement of a clinical trial to assess the immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination – the COVAXI trial. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2023

Updated: 9th February, 2023

Author: Gina Rodgers

Long COVID

Long COVID

Here we discuss some of the latest research relating to Long COVID, also known as PASC (post-acute sequelae of COVID). Read more

Published: 21st December, 2022

Updated: 1st February, 2023

Author: Gina Rodgers

American Society of Hematology conference 2022

American Society of Hematology conference 2022

The annual American Society of Hematology Meeting and Exposition was held in New Orleans, December 10-13. Abstracts presented at the conference represent important, novel research in the field and are considered the best of the thousands of abstracts submitted. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2022

Updated: 5th January, 2023

Author: Gina Rodgers

Oxidative stress, COVID and thrombosis

Oxidative stress, COVID and thrombosis

Oxidative stress, free radicals and antioxidant defences are critical to normal body functions and health-related conditions. Here we discuss some research and how these factors are associated with thrombosis. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2022

Updated: 20th December, 2022

Author: Gina Rodgers

World Thrombosis Day 2022

World Thrombosis Day 2022

October 13 is recognised as World Thrombosis Day and was created to raise a global awareness of the importance and seriousness of thrombosis. Read more

Published: 10th October, 2022

Updated: 12th January, 2023

Author: Gina Rodgers

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

Bleeding disorders are rare conditions which affect the way the body manages blood clotting. Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the seriousness of these disorders. Read more

Published: 5th October, 2022

Updated: 7th October, 2022

Author: Gina Rodgers

World Heart Day

World Heart Day

World Heart Day on September 29 is a day to raise awareness about heart disease and reduce global mortality from cardiovascular disease. Read more

Published: 26th September, 2022

Updated: 20th October, 2022

Author: Gina Rodgers

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Blood cancers such as Leukaemia, Lymphoma and Myeloma can affect anyone at any age. SEPTEMBER is Blood Cancer Awareness Month which is aimed at raising awareness and supporting patients affected by blood cancer. Read more

Published: 19th September, 2022

Updated: 1st October, 2022

Author: Gina Rodgers

World Patient Safety Day, 17 September 2022

World Patient Safety Day, 17 September 2022

Celebrate World Patient Safety Day 2022 with us. This year the focus is on medication safety. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2022

Updated: 1st October, 2022

Author: Felicity Barnes

Happy National Science Week, 13–21 August 2022

Happy National Science Week, 13–21 August 2022

National Science Week provides an opportunity for us to acknowledge the contributions our research scientists have made to science. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2022

Updated: 1st February, 2023

Author: Felicity Barnes

ISTH Congress 2022

ISTH Congress 2022

The 30th ISTH Haematology conference was held in London in July this year with PBI's Professor Ross Baker participating in Q&A sessions and presenting on PBI's key research topics. Read more

Published: 4th August, 2022

Updated: 5th January, 2023

Author: Gina Rodgers

International Men’s Health Week, 13 to 19 June

International Men’s Health Week, 13 to 19 June

This week is International Men’s Health Week (IMHW) and an opportunity to highlight the importance of men’s health. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2022

Updated: 3rd August, 2022

Author: Felicity Barnes

von Willebrand disease (VWD)

von Willebrand disease (VWD)

VWD is one of the most common bleeding disorders worldwide and affects approximately 1% of the population, both male and female.  Learn more. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2022

Updated: 29th May, 2022

Author: Gina Rodgers

PBI celebrates International Clinical Trials Day, 20 May 2022

PBI celebrates International Clinical Trials Day, 20 May 2022

Today marks the day James Lind began the world's first clinical trial on scurvy in 1747, laying the groundwork for modern-day clinical research. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 1st February, 2023

Author: Felicity Barnes

Mentoring at Perth Blood Institute

Mentoring at Perth Blood Institute

Through successful guidance and support from PBI and Murdoch University scientists, find out how former student researchers are contributing to the future of medicine. Read more

Published: 17th May, 2022

Updated: 19th May, 2022

Author: Felicity Barnes

DNA Day 2022: why it's so important to us

DNA Day 2022: why it's so important to us

Previous genetic research has provided PBI researchers crucial data into the cause and prevention of inherited blood diseases. Read more

Published: 21st April, 2022

Updated: 1st February, 2023

Author: Felicity Barnes

April 17 is World Haemophilia Day 2022

April 17 is World Haemophilia Day 2022

Read about PBI's ground-breaking clinical trial leading to the discovery of a new life-changing treatment drug for people with haemophilia A. Read more

Published: 12th April, 2022

Updated: 1st February, 2023

Author: Felicity Barnes

Our research facility: April 2022

Our research facility: April 2022

PBI is one of the largest haematology-focused clinical research institutes in Western Australia. Take a look inside and catch-up with our latest research updates. Read more

Published: 4th April, 2022

Updated: 1st February, 2023

Author: Felicity Barnes

PBI's new CEO announced

PBI's new CEO announced

After an extensive search, Perth Blood Institute is pleased to announce David Sneddon as the organisation’s new CEO. Read more

Published: 14th March, 2022

Author: Felicity Barnes

Women and the risk of blood clots

Women and the risk of blood clots

Women are at a higher risk of blood clots if using oestrogen-containing contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period are also risk factors. Read more

Published: 11th March, 2022

Updated: 20th July, 2022

Author: Gina Rodgers

COVID-19 Related News

COVID-19 Related News

Read about COVID-19 related news and information associated with blood disorders and blood clots. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2022

Updated: 31st January, 2023

Author: Gina Rodgers

Annual Report 2020-2021

Annual Report 2020-2021

Read our latest Annual Report Read more

Published: 20th January, 2022

Author: Gina Rodgers

You can help people like Nicole

You can help people like Nicole

"I tried to answer a question and I couldn’t get the words out, I could only slur. I knew I was having a stroke” Nicole Read more

Published: 18th November, 2021

Updated: 12th May, 2022

Author: Shelley Farrell

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  • COVAXI-2 (Haematological diseases - RECRUITMENT: OPEN)

    COVAXI-2 (Haematological diseases - RECRUITMENT: OPEN)

    This is an observational Cohort study to assess the immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination and the prevalence of clotting related antibodies in haematology and other immunosuppressed patients.

  • COVAXI Clinical Trial

    COVAXI Clinical Trial

    Perth Blood Institute (PBI) is pleased to announce the commencement of a clinical trial to assess the immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 vaccination – the COVAXI trial.

  • Long COVID

    Long COVID

    Here we discuss some of the latest research relating to Long COVID, also known as PASC (post-acute sequelae of COVID).

  • American Society of Hematology conference 2022

    American Society of Hematology conference 2022

    The annual American Society of Hematology Meeting and Exposition was held in New Orleans, December 10-13. Abstracts presented at the conference represent important, novel research in the field and are considered the best of the thousands of abstracts submitted.

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    What is thrombosis?

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    What are DVT & PE?

    Click here to learn more about DVT and PE.

  • Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

    Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome

    Click here for information about antiphospholipid antibody syndrome and how it can lead to thrombosis.

  • Contraception and Thrombosis

    Contraception and Thrombosis

    Click here to learn more about how certain contraceptives can increase your risk of dangerous blood clots.

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    Work and Thrombosis

    Click here to learn more about how work can increase your risk of thrombosis, and how to prevent it.

  • Inherited Thrombophilias

    Inherited Thrombophilias

    Click here for information about genetic conditions that can increase the chances of thrombosis.

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    Participate in a clinical trial

    PBI's Clinical Trials Unit actively runs numerous clinical trials and performs state-of-the-art research into bleeding and clotting disorders and blood cancers.

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    COVID-19 and Thrombosis

    Click here for frequently asked questions and links to resources regarding COVID-19 and thrombosis.

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    Pregnancy and Thrombosis

    Click here to learn about how pregnancy can increase your risk of thrombosis.

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Please help to make blood disorders a thing of the past. Every amount is vital to our research, no matter how large or small. Read more

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Published: 18th February, 2020

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Elie's story

Elie's story

When Elie was a young, fit and healthy 22-year-old he noticed a lump in the side of his neck. He went to his GP complaining of fatigue, insomnia, and severe itching. After being misdiagnosed with glandular fever and then a mystery virus, he received a call from his doctor. Read more

Published: 9th July, 2020

Updated: 28th March, 2022

Author: Jake Harfield

Purchase a Entertainment™ Digital Membership and support PBI

Purchase a Entertainment™ Digital Membership and support PBI

Gain access to over 20,000 local & national offers and support Perth Blood Institute at the same time. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2021

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Author: Bec Morgan

Perth Blood Institute benefits from family ties

Perth Blood Institute benefits from family ties

The family of a Perth mum who has a blood condition so rare that she’s almost one in a million is rallying behind her – and gaining support from numerous work colleagues. Read more

Published: 21st February, 2022

Updated: 4th April, 2022

Author: Felicity Barnes

Celebrating World Health Day

Celebrating World Health Day

In recogntion of WHD 2022, find out how our patients look after their physical and mental wellbeing while living with a blood disorder. Read more

Published: 28th March, 2022

Updated: 8th February, 2023

Author: Felicity Barnes

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