Congratulations to the 2026 Premier’s Science Awards winners

Blood Cancer Research WA congratulates all recipients of the 2026 Premier’s Science Awards, including joint Mid-Career Scientists of the Year Associate Professor Lea-Ann Kirkham and Professor Gavin Pereira.

We were very proud to see our CEO and Founder, Professor Chan Cheah, recognised as a finalist in this category. Thank you to everyone in our community who supported Chan and voted in the People’s Choice Award.

The Awards celebrate the depth and impact of scientific research across Western Australia, and we congratulate all the winners and finalists on their achievements.

Read more: https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-and-economic-diversification/premiers-science-awards-2026-winners