Support for researchers
There is a dedicated team offering specialised support services to assist in the development, governance and implementation of effective research across our health service. The team supports CAHS researchers as well as our partners who engage in research at our sites or with our patients.
We look forward to hearing from experienced researchers or those looking to start their research journey at CAHS. There are many ways we can improve and enhance the quality of your research.
Contact the ethics team, governance team or research grants officer for any specific queries.
We are grateful to the Telethon Trust for their funding contribution towards the research support team.
The CAHS Research Ethics and Governance team oversees the review and approval of all human research conducted within PCH, Community Health and the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Human research projects cannot commence at PCH and other CAHS sites until they have both ethical approval (which includes approval of the scientific integrity of the research) and site governance approval.
Find out more about Ethics and governance.
The CAHS Research Education Program is an open-access resource that includes the Research Skills Seminar Series and a number of workshops throughout the year to facilitate research projects by busy students and staff from any clinical background. Find out more about the Research Education Program.
Strategic communications advice and support is available to ensure research projects utilise appropriate and effective communications tools and methods while providing appropriate recognition for the health service, partners and funders. Assistance can be offered at any stage of a project. Positive promotion of research findings and achievements is also encouraged by working with the Communications Coordinator, Research. Find out more Communications and marketing.
Research projects often have a funding allocation for a research nurse, but there can be delays and challenges with finding the right person in a reasonable timeframe. The CAHS Research Nurse Register is available to connect interested nurses with suitable research projects. The short term appointments can range from three to six months in duration.
For further information about joining or accessing the register, please contact Rachel West, Clinical Nurse Manager Research on (08) 6456 5603 or via email.
Researchers can access biostatistics and data management support for anything from case report form design, data capture methods, data storage methods, and everything in between. Find out more Biostatistics and data management.
The Clinical Trials Liaison Officer (CTLO) helps you step through the start-up phase of a clinical trial. By providing advice and direction in assessing the feasibility, and governance requirements of clinical trials, as well as, acting as the primary contact for commercial sponsors, the CTLO works with you to streamline the process of initiating clinical trials at CAHS.
To help you plan and prepare your project, download the CAHS Study Files Guide.
For all templates and forms download from our Ethics and Governance Resources page.
For further information, please contact the Clinical Trials Liaison Officer on 6456 5534 or via email.