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Western Australia is the home of a connected healthtech ecosystem. It’s where health research and innovation occur alongside clinical trials, manufacturing, and health service delivery.

 

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Events

Event Date: 14/04/2026

WALSIH presents: BioCina Open Door Session

Location: WA

Go behind the scenes, meet experts, and explore partnership and career pathways at BioCina, a leading Australian CDMO.

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News

Posted on: 12/03/2026

Workforce talent, transition and transformation in the spotlight at sold-out event

Misconceptions about ‘who belongs’ in biomedical were turned on their head and new possibilities were opened for the next generation of talent at the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub’s ‘Spotlight on Biomedical Careers: Talent, Transition, Transformation’ on Tuesday.

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News

Posted on: 05/03/2026

FHRI Fund in the Spotlight at WALSIH’s ‘An evening with John Van Der Wielen’ event

The WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub was delighted to host our first Spotlight event of 2026, ‘An Evening with John Van Der Wielen, Chair of the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund Advisory Council’.

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Events

Event Date: 10/03/2026

WA Spotlight on Biomedical Careers: Talent, Transition & Transformation

Location: WA

Discover biomedical career pathways in WA! Employer insights, real journeys and networking across research, industry and government at the Spotlight on Biomedical Careers.

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We’re here to help

Your achievements are pivotal to the advancement of Western Australia’s health and medical life sciences sector and we are committed to supporting your journey through a suite of services and activities.

Whether you’re a researcher, clinician, innovator, entrepreneur, or a professional in the health and medical life sciences industry, we invite you to connect with us.

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Services

  • Commercialisation consultations
  • Strategic Introductions
  • Funding Identification and Consultation Support
  • Ecosystem Engagement
  • Events and Communications
  • Workforce Development
  • Entrepreneurship training through Perth Biodesign
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Our Team

At the WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub, our team unites experts from across health and medical life sciences passionate about advancing Western Australia’s ecosystem. With deep expertise in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medtech, digital health, and healthcare services, we drive growth and innovation for innovators at all stages of their commercialisation journey.

We believe WA companies are built for global impact. Our industry insights and international networks are key to supporting their success at home and abroad.

Collaboration is at the heart of our approach. We focus on delivering meaningful outcomes that strengthen WA’s ecosystem while fostering an open, collaborative environment that inspires and empowers the next wave of innovation.

Dr Tracey Wilkinson

Director, Stakeholder Engagement

tracey.wilkinson@mtpconnect.org.au

+61 414 648 621

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Professor Kevin Pfleger

Director, Biomedical and Health Innovation

kevin.pfleger@uwa.edu.au

+61 434 851 942

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Dr Roop Judge

Head of Commercialisation

roop.judge@mtpconnect.org.au

+61 402 831 377

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Chloe Goodred

Co-Director, Perth Biodesign

chloe.goodred@uwa.edu.au

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Oliver Bazzani

Co-Director, Perth Biodesign

oliver.bazzani@uwa.edu.au

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Dr Sandra Medic

iPrep Program Manager, Perth Biodesign

sandra.medic@uwa.edu.au

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Rebekah Hinton

Engagement and Communications Manager
rebekah.hinton@mtpconnect.org.au
+61 402 805 976

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Nellie Valentine

Operations Coordinator

nellie.valentine@mtpconnect.org.au

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Dr David Morrison

Biomedical Engineering Lead

david.morrison@uwa.edu.au

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