Diabetes Research WA

03/01/2026

Meet Dr Pamela Chen, our 2026 DRWA Research Grant Recipient

We are pleased to introduce Dr Pamela Chen, a senior podiatrist at Fiona Stanley Hospital and the recipient of the 2026 Diabetes Research WA Grant.

Dr Chen is leading a pilot study exploring how autofluorescence imaging could support better healing for diabetes related foot ulcers. Her work is grounded in practical clinical experience and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for people living with diabetes.

We invite you to learn more about her research and what this could mean for Western Australians by visiting our website. https://diabetesresearchwa.com.au/2025/11/30/illuminating-a-new-path-in-diabetic-foot-care-introducing-drwas-2026-research-grant-project/

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from all of us at Diabetes Research WA!

A new year brings renewed focus on what matters: better outcomes for Western Australians living with diabetes.

Thank you to our supporters, volunteers and research partners for your trust and generosity. Together, we’re backing research that supports earlier detection, improved treatment and stronger quality of life.

Wishing you a safe, hopeful start to 2026.

27/12/2025

A promising step forward in diabetic foot care

We are delighted to introduce our 2026 Diabetes Research WA Grant recipient, Dr Pamela Chen.

Dr Chen is leading a pilot study exploring how autofluorescence imaging can guide more targeted treatment for diabetes related foot ulcers. This technique uses safe ultraviolet light to help clinicians identify bacterial activity in wounds more clearly and make more informed care decisions.

With thousands of Western Australians affected by diabetes related foot disease every year, this research has the potential to improve healing and reduce the likelihood of avoidable amputations.

“Foot disease in diabetes is often overlooked, yet it affects so many people. If we can find ways to improve healing even slightly, it has the potential to change lives,” Dr Chen shared.

Read more about her important work on our website.

https://diabetesresearchwa.com.au/2025/11/30/illuminating-a-new-path-in-diabetic-foot-care-introducing-drwas-2026-research-grant-project/

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Diabetes Research WA.

We’re wishing a peaceful day to everyone in Western Australia living with diabetes, and acknowledging the families, carers, clinicians and researchers who support this community every day.

Thank you to our donors, partners and volunteers for the trust and generosity you’ve shown throughout the year. Your support helps enable research with the potential to improve outcomes for Western Australians.

Wishing you a safe break and a steady start to the year ahead.

08/11/2025

Did you catch us at the expo today? We had a wonderful time chatting with everyone. Thanks for having us PDC Health Club!

08/11/2025

What a fab morning at the PDC Health Hub expo! We love these community events and what they do to raise awareness around important issues.

10/10/2025

Join us for the Diabetes Research WA Annual General Meeting and hear how your support is driving world-class diabetes research right here in WA.

🗓 Monday 20 October 2025 | 12:00 midday
📍 Telethon Speech & Hearing Centre, Wembley

Please RSVP by 15 October to [email protected]

23/07/2025

We have extended the application deadline for our 2026 grants to 15 August, so there is still time to get your applications in!

If you are working on diabetes-related research in Western Australia, we'd love to hear from you!

Thanks to the generous support of our donors, we’re proud to open applications for our 2026 Diabetes Research WA Grants.

Our grants fund Western Australian researchers working on new ideas that could improve the lives of those living with, or at risk of, diabetes.

By keeping our focus local, we are helping our WA research community to thrive, and ensuring that new knowledge and innovation benefit people here and beyond.

If you know a researcher who may be interested, please share this opportunity.

And to our donors: thank you for continuing to invest in a future free of diabetes.

Learn more: https://diabetesresearchwa.com.au/research-grant-program/

14/07/2025

It’s National Diabetes Week. And every project DRWA funds happens right here in WA. Your support makes local research possible.
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14/07/2025

It’s National Diabetes Week. And every project DRWA funds happens right here in WA. Your support makes local research possible. https://diabetesresearchwa.com.au/our-researchers/

12/07/2025

This weekend, Jamie Cripps will play his 250th AFL game for the West Coast Eagles. It’s a major achievement, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with someone who has given so much to footy and to the diabetes community.

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 18, Jamie has shown that the condition is no barrier to excellence. As an ambassador for Diabetes Research WA, he shares his story with honesty and humility, helping young people living with diabetes see what’s possible.

From all of us at DRWA:
Congratulations, Jamie. Thank you for your leadership, your generosity, and for continuing to inspire others on and off the field.