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Establishing an expert community for non-animal testing approaches in drug development and medical research

Moves to reduce and remove animal testing in Australia and all over the world will change future approaches to clinical research. Read more about the Non-Animal Technologies Network, announced by NSW Minister for Medical Research David Harris, a NSW-led body that will work to develop innovative alternatives to using animals and advise on the required supporting medical research infrastructure and regulations.

Maximising translational research and workforce retention in healthcare

Streamlining processes to translate research findings into routine clinical practice and fostering the next generation of clinician-researchers were hot topics at the Sydney Health Partners Annual Forum. Dr Jean-Frédéric Levesque, Deputy Secretary, Clinical Innovation and Research and Chief Executive, Agency for Clinical Innovation gave the opening address in which translational research and workforce retention were major themes. 

Doing Research, Together

NSW Regional Health Partners have launched Doing Research, Together, an innovative online resource to help researchers, consumers, carers and healthcare workers collaborate on health and medical research projects. This resource provides practical tips and tools for applying co-design principles and co-delivering research projects from start to end.

Future Snapshot: ARCS 2024 explores future of drugs, data and medical devices

AI, clinical trials, advanced therapeutics and partnering with patients were dominant themes at the ARCS Conference 2024, which showcased the current and future face of healthcare. Representatives from the Office for Health and Medical Research showcased their pioneering work in phage therapy, non-animal technologies, and grant programs.

NSW Health update

NSW Health Research Administrators Awards

The Research Ethics and Governance Unit (REGU) is launching the inaugural NSW Health Research Administrators Awards to highlight the important work that is done by a workforce of over 100 Research Administrators. Vote now to recognise a staff member for their customer service, innovation and leadership. 

Voting closes on 19 August.

Motor Neurone Disease researchers receive $2 million boost

Motor neurone disease is a neurological disorder that causes rapid degeneration of muscle activity and can impair walking, talking, breathing and general functioning. $2 million has been awarded to three outstanding motor neurone disease reseachers, to support people in NSW affected by the disease and to better understand its causes.

NSW Premier’s Awards for Outstanding Cancer Research

Nominations are now open for awards to recognise the outstanding achievements of individuals and teams within the cancer research community and those supporting innovation and cutting-edge delivery of care. Anyone involved in improving cancer patient outcomes within NSW is eligible to be nominated. 

Nominations close at 12pm on 19 August.

Key dates & events

16 August
2024 Cancer & Immunology Ideas Forum
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22 August
CHARGE Syndrome Symposium
CHARGE Syndrome Australasia
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23 August
Advancements in Peripheral Artery Disease: From Pathogenesis to the Clinic
Health Research Institute
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26 August
Developing Brain Clinical Research Colloquium 2024
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network 
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30 August
Applications to present at the NSW Drug Discovery Forum (closing)
University of Sydney and MTPConnect
Apply now

16-17 September
2024 National Duchenne Conference
Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation
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Through the NSW Health Clinical Innovation and Research Division, the Office for Health and Medical Research works with research communities, universities and business to promote growth and innovation in health and medical research to achieve better outcomes for patients and establish NSW as a global centre of excellence.