Webinar Highlights Key Steps for Successful Clinical Trial Setup
Early and mid‑career researchers (EMCRs) recently joined an online session focused on the key operational factors that underpin successful clinical trial setup. Delivered as part of the MACH EMCR Research Design Webinar Series, the one‑hour webinar held on Wednesday the 10th of June provided a practical overview of governance requirements, contracts, ethics submissions, data and safety processes and core operational workflows.
The session offered attendees clear, actionable insights into navigating the University’s systems, working effectively with institutional support teams and avoiding common pitfalls when initiating a clinical trial. Presentations also covered the essential steps involved in trial setup, including documentation requirements, regulatory approvals and available resources for data management.
Speakers included Renata Phyland (MCCT), Katie Ozdowska (MISCH Clinical Trials Node) and Jia Wei Teo (University of Melbourne Office of Research Management), who shared their expertise and experience to support EMCRs in building confidence and capability in clinical trial design and implementation.