NEWS

Can a simple eye scan be used to screen developing cancers elsewhere in the body

Dr Luu is Resident Medical Officer at Sir Charles Gairdner Osborne Park Hospital Group and was awarded the $30,000 Ray Florence Shaw Grant from Charlies Foundation for Research in 2025 to investigate whether changes in the retina’s blood vessels can reveal the presence of cancer elsewhere in the body.

Charlies Foundation for Research a 2026 Dry July Beneficiary

This year you can pledge to go alcohol free in July and help raise funds to support cancer patients. We're looking for community members to sign up for Dry July and make a difference to the Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.

Celebrating National Grant Award for the Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory Team

The Charlies Foundation for Research team wants to congratulate Clinical Professor Michaela Lucas, Dr Amy Prosser and their Immunology and Transplantation Laboratory team on receiving their latest, highly competitive, national grant of $1.6 million from The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).

New Buggy for Osborne Park Hospital

Charlies Foundation for Research is delighted to sponsor a new Patient Transfer Buggy Vehicle for Osborne Park Hospital. The donation has created easier access around the Hospital complex for patients to transfer from car parks, or from one block to another.

Australian First Surgery for Lung Cancer

Last year, WA received a state-first bronchoscopy robot at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital enabling Dr Thakker to locate the cancer deep in the lungs moments before Thoracic surgeon Dr Mesa-Guzman performed the minimally invasive surgery allowing the patient to wake up cancer-free.

Congratulations to our 2025 Research Grant recipients!

On the 5th of November we announced the successful awardees of our Discovery & Ray Florence Shaw Grants. The quality of submissions was incredible, so a big congratulations to our very worthy recipients.

Milad Mirzaei Recognised as a 2025 Aspire Award Recipient

We are thrilled to announce that Milad Mirzaei has been named a 2025 Aspire Award recipient by Business Events Perth. This prestigious award recognises Western Australia’s leading researchers, academics, and professionals for their innovation, dedication, and outstanding contributions.

Over $90,000 raised on our Be a Champ for Charlies Giving Day 2025!

Thats a wrap! Our Be a Champ for Charlies Giving Day 2025 is now over! Thanks to YOU, we are proud to have raised an incredible... $90,089! This is the power of community coming together to make a real difference.

Team Charlies Raises $7,500 at HBF Run for a Reason 2025

The team included kidney transplant recipient Karen and her donor Julie-Anne, who exemplified the event's positive spirit despite rainy conditions. Donations are still being accepted.

Charlies Changemakers: April Winner Announced!

A huge congratulations to Tracey, who’s just won $1,000 cash! By joining Charlies Changemakers, you’re supporting vital medical research at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals.

Bright Ideas Grants: $60,000 Awarded to Transform WA Patient Health Outcomes

We're excited to share some incredible news that puts patient care and research innovation front and centre.

Charlies Changemakers: March Winner Announced!

A huge congratulations to Walter, who’s just won $1,000 cash! By joining Charlies Changemakers, you’re supporting vital medical research at Sir Charles Gairdner and Osborne Park Hospitals. Become a Charlies Changemaker today!