CHIRI was privileged to host the Deputy Premier and Minister for Health and for Mental Health, the Honorable Roger Cook MLA, with members of the Senior Executive Team from Curtin on Thursday, 13th July.   Mr Cook took great interest in CHIRI’s substantial research commitments to health and medical research that is targeting chronic diseases  commonly afflicting older aged Australians. Mr Cook heard first hand from early career scientists about hot-topic and potentially ground breaking research. Moreover, Mr Cook witnessed some experiments live! The afternoon was topped off with presentations by Mr Cook for ‘Best Publication Awards 2016′. Details of the publications coming soon!