Now in its 25th year, the Premier's Science Awards recognises and celebrates the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
The Student Scientist of the Year award recognises an outstanding postgraduate student who has demonstrated a commitment to science at an early stage and shows great promise in reaching the highest levels of excellence.
We celebrate the work of Mr Bradley Roberts as our Student Scientist of the Year 2026 winner.
Bradley Roberts
The University of Western Australia and Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science
Bradley Roberts is a PhD candidate at the Perron Institute and The University of Western Australia. His research is at the forefront of improving antidepressant prescribing for young people with depression, helping shift mental healthcare beyond trial-and-error prescribing towards more personalised, evidence-based treatment. Bradley has led some of the first youth-focused pharmacogenetic research in Australia, attracting major funding, and international collaborations, while supporting the translation of precision medicine into Western Australian clinical practice through partnerships with local industry and healthcare providers. Bradley also serves as a Board Director of Kai-Fella, championing change for youth mental health in the WA community.
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