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

Functions of the Research Office include:

• Provide guidance in research practices and the preparation of applications for governance review
• Advise on compliance with local and jurisdictional police and procedures
• Provide support to coordinating 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 data and/or tissue.

Who can help:

Will your clinical trial need access to patients, staff or facilities? If yes, then you should liaise with your Research Office and any supporting departments in your organisation

• 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