2025 Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Travel Grants
The Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Travel Grants support the professional development of Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) staff in New South Wales (NSW) by enabling CTU staff to attend two key conferences in 2025, focused on the latest advancements in clinical trials, regulatory knowledge, and best practices.
Conferences
- ARCS Annual Conference 2025: 3-5 June 2025, Sydney (applications pen to regional CTUs only)
- Australia-New Zealand Site Solutions Summit 2025 (SCRS): 22-23 July 2025, Melbourne (applications open to all CTUs across NSW)
The purpose of the Cancer Clinical Trials Unit Travel Grants is to:
- Support professional development and expand the knowledge of CTU staff in areas such as clinical trials, regulatory advancements, and operational best practices.
- Promote and foster collaboration between CTUs across NSW, enhancing the exchange of knowledge, sharing best practices, and strengthening the overall clinical trial network.
- Build interest and involvement in state and national clinical trial capability and capacity efforts, contributing to the growth of clinical research across NSW and beyond.
- Encourage attendance for regional NSW CTU staff at the ARCS Annual Conference, ensuring strong representation from regional areas and enhancing their access to industry-leading insights and networking opportunities.
| Grant Recipient | Administering Institution | Funding (excl. GST) |
|---|---|---|
|
Jennifer Aung |
South West Sydney Local Health District |
$1,920.00 |
|
Deanne Bailey |
South East Sydney Local Health District |
$2,196.90 |
|
Nada Bechara |
Southern NSW Local Health District |
$5,810.00 |
|
Nusrat Bhuiyan |
Royal North Shore Hospital |
$2,200.00 |
|
Jamila Birkan |
Cancer Care Foundation |
$1,900.00 |
|
Adrian Bootes |
Northern NSW Cancer Institute |
$4,520.00 |
|
Kiran Buckley |
Mid North Coast Local Health District |
$4,200.00 |
|
Elizah Chown |
Sydney Adventist Hospital |
$2,050.00 |
|
Angelina Giagodi |
Liverpool Hospital |
$2,300.00 |
|
Rebecca Griffiths |
Tamworth Hospital |
$3,120.00 |
|
Lorraine King |
South East Sydney Local Health District |
$2,196.90 |
|
Angelina Lay |
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, NSW |
$2,470.00 |
|
Shirley Liang |
North Sydney Local Health District |
$1,870.00 |
|
Karen McCardie |
Prince of Wales Hospital |
$2,917.70 |
|
Caitlyn McHugh |
Calvary Mater Newcastle |
$1,940.00 |
|
Elyse Mellor |
North Coast Cancer Institute/Lismore Hospital |
$4,830.70 |
|
Sandra Montez |
Sydney Children’s Hospital/Kids Cancer Centre |
$1,452.75 |
|
Aline Nocon |
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, NSW |
$2,570.00 |
|
Aaron O’Grady |
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, NSW |
$2,727.08 |
|
Kate Oates |
Border Medical Oncology Research Unit |
$1,800.00 |
|
Anna Pryor |
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District |
$2,670.00 |
|
Janne Schwarck |
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District |
$2,980.00 |
|
Alexandra Smith |
New England Local Health District |
$3,120.00 |
|
Jo Stubberfield |
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse |
$1,740.00 |
|
Hai Anh Tran |
Sydney Children’s Hospital |
$1,452.75 |
|
Jessica Wischusen |
Tweed Valley Hospital |
$2,805.00 |