Research Governance Officers coordinate management of applications for site authorisation to proceed with your study, and oversight of authorised research projects. They are also available to provide important advice and support in the pre-authorisation period.

• Functions of the office include:
  • Provide guidance in research practices and the preparation of applications for governance review
  • Advise on compliance with local and jurisdictional policy and procedures
  • Provide support to principal investigators
  • Ensure necessary and appropriate contracts, indemnity, insurance and service agreements are in place
  • Oversee the conduct of research and trial activities at the site including safety, GCP and complaints.
  • considers authorisation of a project to access and/or utilise its resources.
  • The office can assist with general enquires about REGIS, your application and access requests for participants, data and/or tissue.

Who can help:

Will your clinical trial need access within your hospital or facility to patients, staff or facilities? If yes, then you should liaise with your Research Office and any supporting departments in your organisation for information on any procedures including Access Request Review required for access to patients, tissue or data.

• Calvary Mater Newcastle Research Office
• Central Coast Local Health District Research Office
• Hunter New England Local Health District Research Office
• Mid North Coast Research and Knowledge Translation Unit
• University of Newcastle Research Ethics Advisors
• University of New England Ethics and Grants Team