- Five initiatives supported through the inaugural Showcase WA funding
- Program promotes WA medical research strengths nationally and overseas
- Part of a $2.1 million Cook Labor Government investment over three years
- Cook Labor Government backing medical research and innovation to improve health outcomes for Western Australians
The Cook Labor Government is supporting five events and initiatives that will showcase Western Australia's world-class health and medical research and innovation sector to national and international audiences.
The inaugural recipients of the Showcase WA program will bring together researchers, clinicians, innovators, industry representatives and policy makers to share knowledge, forge partnerships and promote Western Australian expertise
Delivered through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, Showcase WA supports activities that raise the profile of Western Australian health and medical research and innovation, strengthen collaboration and attract national and international engagement.
The five successful initiatives are:
Medical Research Week 2026 - delivered by the Australian Society for Medical Research
Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) Scientific Dialogue 2026
BacPath 2026 (Bacterial Pathogenesis)
Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Regional Meeting Australia and New Zealand
Rural, Regional and Remote WA Clinical and Research Capability Showcase
These activities will create opportunities for knowledge exchange, collaboration and sector development while strengthening Western Australia's reputation as a centre for health and medical research, innovation and translation.
The program provides support through two funding streams, enabling organisations to host nationally significant events in Western Australia and sponsor activities that promote collaboration, knowledge exchange and sector capability.
As stated by Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson:
"Western Australia is home to world-class researchers, innovators and clinicians whose work is improving health outcomes and creating new economic opportunities.
"The Showcase WA program will put that expertise in the spotlight by supporting events and initiatives that connect people, attract investment and build valuable partnerships.
"These inaugural recipients will help strengthen Western Australia's reputation as a thriving centre for health and medical research, innovation and translation.
"Through our Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, the Cook Labor Government is supporting activities that showcase local excellence and create new opportunities for Western Australian researchers and innovators."
