Clinical trials advisory group
The AusBiotech Clinical Trials Advisory Group (ABCtag) assists in the development of policy positions with advice to work toward a more effective environment for clinical trials in Australia.
Supporting clinical trials in Australia
In September 2020, an AusBiotech policy statement was developed together with ABCtag in support of clinical trial activity in Australia. This statement highlights that clinical trials in Australia have fared well during COVID-19 and that in some therapeutic areas the number of clinical trials being conducted has increased.
The ABCtag is chaired by Dr Megan Robertson, Director of Research - Research Directorate, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
Committee members:
- Dr Deama Amr, Senior Clinical Research Manager, Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd
- Sharon Charles, Senior Director, Clinical Operations, ProPharma Group
- A/Prof Andrew Davidson, Medical Director - Melbourne Children's Trials Centre (MCTC), Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
- Jane Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, CMAX Clinical Research Pty Ltd
- Dr Kurt Lackovic, Chief Executive Officer, Cancer Trials Australia
- Dr Tina Soulis, Founder and Director, Alithia Life Sciences
- Kylie Sproston, Chief Executive Officer, Bellberry Limited