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  • Research Coordinators Forum - 03 October 2017

    Thank you to our wonderful speakers for presenting at the latest research coordinators forum held on 03 October 2017. The forum entitled "Lead site and coordinating principal investigator role in multi centre clinical trials (expectations and challenges)" was a great success. For those interested, the slides from the presentations are available here:

    REG education e-presentations 

    REG e-presentations provide easily accessed research ethics and governance specific educational topics. The e-presentations are aimed to assist researchers in conducting their clinical research at Melbourne Children’s Campus while efficiently meeting national legislation and guidelines as well as local campus policies and procedures. Please click the below links to access these modules:

    NHMRC clinical trials elearning modules 

    The NHMRC modules use interactive learning, interviews with experts and knowledge reviews to provide an overview of the nature and importance of the clinical trials environment and approval process in Australia. 

    The modules provide an introduction to the clinical trials environment, clinical research ethics and ethical review and research governance processes and are a component of the Government’s Expediting Clinical Trials Reforms initiative to maintain Australia’s position as a world leader in quality clinical research.

    The modules are free, easy to use, and highly recommended for all staff involved in clinical research. Each module takes approximately 45 minutes.

    1. Clinical Trials Environment in Australia: This module provides an overview of how clinical trials work in Australia
    2. Ethical Issues related to Clinical Trials: This module looks at the ethical aspects of clinical trials and how to manage the process of an ethics review
    3. Research Governance related to Clinical Trials: This module looks at the research governance process including all the checks and clearances that are necessary to start a research project

    PRAXIS

    PRAXIS Australia Ltd is a not-for-profit company that has been created as a result of the shared vision of three recognised authorities in research and research ethics: Bellberry Ltd, University of Sydney and Monash University (via its partner Global Reconciliation Ltd).

    PRAXIS offers a relevant and informed range of training courses and education resources for ethics committees, researchers and others involved in the planning, review and conduct of research. Training opportunities include short courses, nationally recognised accredited qualifications and access to tertiary level learning opportunities. For additional information about these and other training opportunities, please visit http://praxisaustralia.com.au/