D08. On the frontline of Ramsay Research: Learnings from the Clinical Trials Sites

Friday, June 14, 2024
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
Dome

Overview

Sponsored by Ramsay Research


Chair & Speakers

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Radhika Butala
Manager, Clinical Trials & Research Unit
Northshore Private Hospital, Part of Ramsay Healthcare

On the frontline of Ramsay Research: Learnings from the Clinical Trials Sites

Abstract

This session will provide an in-depth exploration of conducting clinical trials at Ramsay. Insights gained from two clinical trial sites highlighting the benefits, challenges, and strategies employed to ensure trial execution will be discussed. Topics will focus on insight into existing systems, resources, expanding into new therapeutic areas and the role of consumer engagement in trial design to provide best possible outcomes and impact of clinical trials at Ramsay.

Biography

Radhika is a passionate Clinical Researcher and Site Advocate with over 17 years of experience and expertise from Trial Coordination to Trial Unit establishment. She has diverse clinical trial expertise in interventional and device studies spread across multiple therapeutic areas. She has operational and managerial experience in the public, private, commercial and academic sectors within the clinical research industry and the Australian Healthcare sector. She is passionate about collaborating, educating and championing young people to seek careers in clinical research. In her current role as Manager of Clinical Trials & Research Unit (CTRU) at North Shore Private Hospital, she is establishing a clinical research unit.
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Mr Andrew McFadzen
Clinical Trials Network Manager
Ramsay Health Care

On the frontline of Ramsay Research: Learnings from the Clinical Trials Sites

Biography

Andrew is the Clinical Trials Network Manager for Ramsay Health Care tasked with the national management of the 20 Clinical Trials & Research Units within the Ramsay Health Care Network. With experience of over a decade in clinical nursing in Hematology & Oncology, he is passionate in supporting site activities to see research translate in improved patient treatments and outcomes to improve their overall quality of life. Over the last 14 years he has focused his career on the development & growth of Clinical Trials Units in both the public & private health sector from establishment. Andrew is involved in a number of quality improvement projects to assist Ramsay CTRU sites deliver best practice and standards of care for their participants in Clinical Trials & Research within the Australian landscape.
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