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Are we really making progress? The answer is a definite ‘yes' according to Professor Joseph Trapani, from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute in Melbourne, who will be the special guest at the 2012 Wesfarmer' Harry Perkins Oration, to be held at The University of Western Australia on 2 November.

Wesfarmers' and UWA affiliate, the Western Australian Institute for Medical Research (WAIMR), are hosting the annual Harry Perkins Oration on the future of cancer research, new treatments and how we can work together to reduce the burden of cancer on patients and carers.

Members of the public are invited to this free event, including refreshments, but registration is essential as places are limited.

WHAT :   2012 Wesfarmers' Harry Perkins Oration: If researchers are claiming so many ‘breakthroughs', why are so many of my friends getting cancer?  Are we really making progress?

WHERE: The University Club of WA, The University of Western Australia, Off Hackett Drive, Nedlands

WHEN: 4-5pm Friday 2 November 2012

REGISTRATION: Please contact WAIMR on 9224 0333 / 9224 0324 or email [email protected] by 25 October 2012 to reserve your seat.

Media references

Carolyn Monaghan (WAIMR Communications Manager)  (+61 4) 48 021 932
Michael Sinclair-Jones (UWA Public Affairs)  (+61 8)  6488 3229  /  (+61 4) 00 700 783