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11 December 2024
Naa Marni
Here we are in December. Another year – gone! I find myself reflecting on our achievements and what lies ahead.
In 2024, we had terrific CALHN Research Exchange events across the RAH and TQEH sites. We established the CALHN Research Innovation and Implementation Committee and the CALHN Research Governance Committee, and continued implementation of the research strategy. The EpiCentre is operational, and our second Clinical PhD Pathway cohort is preparing to join the postgraduate students ranks.
A/Professor Liz Sutton
Director, CALHN Research
I'm planning ahead for 2025 with enthusiasm. Working closely with the research office team, I'm focused on streamlining of systems and communications and providing a more responsive service for researchers. I look forward to working closely with CALHN’s incredible research-engaged personnel to address issues in agreements, ethics and governance approvals. I know these are challenges that affect researchers and research offices across Australia – but I consider these a key part of enabling the realisation of the research strategy for CALHN. I look forward to seeing you in the new year as we tackle these complex problems together.
If you are taking leave, I hope you have a restful summer. Or perhaps – like me – you will get a couple of months-old draft articles off your desk and submitted for publication.
From the CALHN research team to you: wishing you all a safe and happy festive season and thank you for all that you do every day.
Reducing health inequity with the Australian Teletrial Program
Across Australia, 88% of clinical trials are run in metropolitan areas, meaning regional rural and remote patients can only participate if they travel or move.
It’s a gap the Australian Teletrial Program (ATP) works hard to address. Funded by an MRFF national grant, ATP aims to improve access to clinical trials for patients in regional, rural, and remote areas, including First Nations communities across Australia.
Charlotte Goess
Australian Teletrial Program South Australia (ATP-SA)
Dept. Health and Wellbeing
The South Australian ATP team is made up of experts bringing experience in research, collaboration and governance. One of our first steps was to employ, educate and support three registered nurses who are now leading clinical trials in regional SA. These nurses are embedded within three regional local health networks (LHNs) helping to bring clinical trials directly to their communities.
We believe that with ongoing support, regional LHNs will be empowered to continue research well beyond this program. Our success will be seen in how research grows and evolves naturally within these regional communities.
For those involved in health research in Adelaide, we invite you to help build research capacity across SA by involving regional LHNs in your research, both sponsored and investigator-lead. By working together we can ensure everyone, no matter where they live, has equal access to resources and support to benefit from cutting-edge treatments.
If you’d like further information, please contact us at ATP-SA@sa.gov.au.
Clinician PhD Pathway (CPP) 2025 cohort announced
The CPP is a structured and supported career development opportunity for clinicians pursuing a pathway as a clinician researcher by completing a PhD whilst working or undertaking specialist training.
In its second year, the CPP has expanded to include nursing and allied health clinicians, supporting CALHN's strategic ambition to provide word-class care through embedded research and education.
We are delighted to announce the four commencing candidates in 2025:
- Alice Jay (Allied Health)
- Luke Shepperd (Nursing)
- Dr Momina Allahwala (Medicine)
- Dr Khuyen Gia Hoang (Medicine)
Within this flexible 5-year supported pathway, participants will receive highly-regarded mentorship, guidance and expert advice from experienced clinical researchers to assist and support them through their PhD.
Click to learn more about the Clinician PhD Pathway.
Going 'below the belt for men's health
Season 3 of CALHN's Research Pulse podcast kicks off with men's health specialist Dr Sam Tafari.
Sam tells us going ‘below the belt’ could improve how men communicate with their doctors.
When men feel more able to share health experiences of a personal nature, this may lead to earlier disease identification and treatment, and men enjoying their lives more.
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