Research groups
The following table contains an index of contact details for research groups and research support services in Metro North. You can use the search field to find specific entries or filter by facility or type.
| Group | Facility | About | Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Congenital Heart Unit | TPCH | The Adult Congenital Heart Unit research aims at a better understanding of this unique group of patients with a view to improving their management and quality of life. Focus has been on the multiple medical problems of patients with the most complex cardiac anatomy who have had the Fontan operation. A 5 year Australia wide Partnership study is financed by an NHMRC grant. Also studies of psychological factors troubling our patients and programs to resolve them are underway. | Adult Congenital Heart Unit Cardiology Department The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Rd Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4000 Fax: (07) 3139 4715 Email: dorothy.radford@health.qld.gov.au |
| Allied Health Research Collaborative | Metro North | Allied Health Research Collaborative's vision is to drive research excellence in the Allied Health disciplines in order to create and translate research evidence-based practice and improved patient outcomes. The program has five streams of research each led by an Academic Research Fellow. | Allied Health Research Collaborative Level 1, Main Acute Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Email: AHRC@health.qld.gov.au |
| Anaesthesia Research Group | TPCH | Anaesthesia Research Group is involved in high quality national and international multicentre projects that helps us to improve and review anaesthetic practice in order to provide exceptional care to the patients along their surgical pathway. The emphasis of our research is patient related outcomes. Currently, our areas of interest are effective pain management following surgery, ultrasound guided nerve blocks for pain relief, safety of anaesthetic drugs, optimising patients' health before surgery, better short term and long term outcomes following surgery, implications of obesity and reducing unnecessary transfusion during surgery. | Dr. Usha Gurunathan Anaesthesia Research Group The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Rd Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4000 Fax: (07) 3139 4651 Email: usha.gurunathan@health.qld.gov.au |
| Betty Byrne Henderson Centre | RBWH | The Betty Byrne Henderson Women's Health Research Centre also provides resources for information on women's health and conducts regular symposia on women's health issues for health professionals and members of the public. Studies include a comprehesive multi-disciplinary evaluation of how older women live and what health outcomes they encounter. | Betty Byrne Henderson Centre Phone: (07) 3365 5205 Email: s.khoo@uq.edu.au |
| Brighton Research Advancement team (BRATs) | Brighton | The Brighton Health Campus provide sub-acute (adult inpatient rehabilitation, residential and community transition care program) and specialist residential care services. The BRATs provide leadership and guidance in planning and conducting research within Brighton Health Campus (BHC). They do this by: Acting as resource and central touch point for research interests across BHC; Maintain register of research projects underway across BHC; Promoting a research culture across BHC | Brighton Research Advancement team (BRATs) Brighton Health Campus 449 Hornibrook Hwy Brighton QLD 4017 Email: paul.bew@health.qld.gov.au |
| Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners | External | Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners brings together eight of Queensland's leading hospitals, universities and research institutes. By facilitating collaboration, we will ensure translation and integration of cutting-edge research and innovation deliver better health outcomes for all Queenslanders. | Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners Level 7, Translational Research Institute 37 Kent Street Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Phone: (07) 3443 8058 Website: http://brisbanediamantina.com/ |
| Burns, Trauma and Critical Care Research Centre (BTCCRC) | RBWH | The BTCCRC was established in 2004 in response to the Bali bombings. It began as a collaborative venture between the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Burns and Intensive Care Units and UQ School of Medicine and has since incorporated the Departments of Anaesthesia & Peri-operative Medicine and Emergency Medicine. | Burns Trauma and Critical Care Research Centre Level 8, UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Building 71/918 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3346 5020 Fax: (07) 3346 5598 Email: btccrc01@uq.edu.au |
| Research Development Unit (RDU) | Caboolture & Kilcoy Hospitals and Woodford Corrections Health | Research driving health improvements for the community | Caboolture Hospital - Riverside Offices 7 Morayfield Rd Caboolture QLD 4510 Email: https://redcab.libguides.com/RDU_CAB |
| Cardio-thoracic Surgery Research Unit (CTSRU) | TPCH | The Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Group evaluates new surgical technical and clinical strategies to enhance patient outcomes while increasing clinical program efficiency. Through their research they evaluate new technology, including informatics, relevant to supporting cardiothoracic surgery practice and research processes. | Cardio-thoracic Surgery Research Unit (CTSRU) Level 1, Main Acute Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4230 Email: susan.smith@health.qld.gov.au |
| Cardiology Clinical Research Centre | TPCH | The Prince Charles Hospital Cardiology Clinical Research Centre (CCRC) is responsible for conducting and maintaining numerous medication and medical device trials. The Centre participates in many national and international registry studies that review current clinical technologies and practices that are being introduced into medicine. The Centre also provides support to investigator initiated research and authorised prescribers. The Centre is engaged in various phases of multi-centred, international and national clinical trials including investigator initiated studies that investigate the treatment, management and follow up care of patients with a range of chronic and acute cardiac conditions and diseases. | Cardiology Clinical Research Centre Level 5, Clinical Sciences Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4711 Fax: (07) 3139 6149 Email:tpch-cardiology-research@health.qld.gov.au |
| Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education (CPCRE) | RBWH | The Centre for Palliative Care Research and Education (CPCRE) was established by Queensland Health in 2001 to enhance palliative care services in Queensland through education and research. | Level 7, Block 7 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 1449 Fax: (07) 3646 7942 Email: cpcre@health.qld.gov.au Website: http://www.health.qld.gov.au/cpcre |
| Centre for the Advancement of Clinical Research | RBWH | The Centre for the Advancement of Clinical Research (CACR) promotes innovative clinical research within the Metro North Health Service District. It assists current and future researchers in participating in research programs and to provide links between researchers and funding opportunities, including the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation. | Centre for the Advancement of Clinical Research Level 4, UQCCR Building 71/918 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Campus Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 8579 Fax: (07) 3646 2355 Email: jacqueline.robinson@health.qld.gov.au |
| Chemical Pathology Research & Development | Metro North | The Pathology Queensland Chemical Pathology Research and Development Unit aims to establish scientific and research activities that will benefit patient healthcare and advance laboratory medicine. We have many years of experience in testing, data acquisition and development of new test methodology. Core technologies include mass spectrometry and immunochemistry. We collaborate with cardiology, emergency medicine, intensive care, renal medicine, gastroenterology and endocrinology. Our work has allowed scientific discoveries to be translated into changes to clinical practice with direct patient benefit. | Pathology Queensland Chemical Pathology, Central Laboratory Health Support Queensland, Queensland Health Phone: (07) 3646 0082 Fax: (07) 3646 0082 Address: Level 3 Block 7 RBWH, Herston Rd, HERSTON, QLD 4029 Email: Chemical-Pathology-Research@health.qld.gov.au |
| Clinical Research Unit, Cancer Care Services | RBWH | The Cancer Care Service Clinical Research Unit runs a very active research and clinical trials program which includes Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Medical Oncology and Radiation Oncology at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Our portfolio includes international, national and local studies. There is an ongoing collaboration between the Clinical Research Unit and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute which corresponds to an improved ability to develop and participate in translational research programs. Many of the drugs now used as standard cancer treatments have been developed as a result of trials that this department has been involved in. We are committed to offering our patients clinical trials which aim to improve treatments and outcomes for all cancer patients. | Clinical Research Unit Ground Floor, Building 34 The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston QLD 4029 Email: HaemBMTClinicalTrialsUnit@health.qld.gov.au Email: medoncclinicaltrials@health.qld.gov.au Email: radonc.trials@health.qld.gov.au |
| Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS) Research Team | Metro North | The Clinical Skills Development Service (CSDS) Research Team provides a foundation for Research and Innovation activities, both within CSDS and across QLD Health. We provide evidence-based evaluation of statewide education initiatives, and our priority is the development and enhancement of clinical knowledge and skills. We recognise that a clinician’s learning and performance is shaped by the complex interactions between (1) the tasks and processes they perform, (2) the equipment and tools they use, (3) the environment they work within, (4) and the skills, abilities, and characteristics of the individual and their team. | CSDS Research Clinical Skills Development Service Level 5, Block 6 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston, QLD, 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 6500 Email:mia.mclanders@health.qld.gov.au |
| Collaborative for Allied Health Research, Learning and Innovation (CAHRLI) | Metro North | The Metro North Collobarative for Allied Health Research, Learning and Innovation (CAHRLI) is a strategic network of allied health clinicians and researchers that will formally link research, learning and patient care, capitalising on our existing resources to enhance capacity and output. CAHRLI will be driven by principles of innovation and translation of research into practice. | Collaborative for Allied Health Research, Learning and Innovation (CAHRLI) Phone: (07) 3647 9699 Email: cahrli@health.qld.gov.au |
| Core Thoracic Research Group | TPCH | The Core Thoracic Research Group's aim is to explore new diagnostic tests, mechanisms and treatments in a diverse range of thoracic diseases with a particular focus on bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Their research addresses a diverse range of respiratory diseases and includes investigating new and better therapies for COPD and bronchiectasis. They also explore allied health interventions for COPD and pneumonia, interventions for Pneumothorax and review rare lung diseases including alveolar proteinosis and pulmonary AVM's. | Thoracic Medicine Administration Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4042 |
| Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) | TPCH | The Critical Care Research Group (CCRG) based at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) is a world leader in critical care research and biomedical engineering, developing technologies and treatments that improve outcomes for critically ill patients. With a highly-skilled team of international researchers and a collaborative approach to medical advancements, our aim is to increase understanding of the many issues that face critically ill patients and their caregivers and find new or improved treatment methods for hard-to-treat diseases. This research aims to increase survival rates and improve the quality of life for patients with life-threatening conditions. | Level 3, Clinical Sciences Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Rd Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 6880 Email:TPCH-CCRG@health.qld.gov.au |
| Cystic Fibrosis Research Group | TPCH | The Cystic Fibrosis Research Group aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and suppurative lung diseases (including bronchiectasis) by translating basic science discoveries from their laboratories into clinical outcomes. Our Group is focused on improved understanding of infection and inflammation of CF lung disease leading to better diagnosis and treatments using molecular tools. | Cystic Fibrosis Research Group Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre The Prince Charles Hospital Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4770 Fax: (07) 3139 5630 Email: scott.bell@health.qld.gov.au |
| Department of Emergency Medicine | RBWH | The Department of Emergency Medicine at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital is a unique research environment in which our medical, nursing and allied health staff and students engage in a broad spectrum of research within the themes of critical care, cardiac, trauma and people & practices. Our collaborative approach sees us working with clinical staff and academic researchers throughout Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and from many other Australian and international hospitals and universities. | Ground Floor, Dr James Mayne Building Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Butterfield Street Herston Phone: (07) 3646 0801 Email: RBWH-DEMResearch@health.qld.gov.au |
| Department of Physiotherapy | RBWH | The Department has a strong research culture across a number of clinical fields. Research within the department has been underpinned by practical clinical research questions with a focus on the direct translation of research findings to improve patient and health service outcomes. Research is well integrated within the Department and is driven by collaboration between designated research fellows and clinical staff members with specific interest in their fields of professional practice and expertise. | Level 2, Ned Hanlon Building Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 4319 |
| Department of Psychology | RBWH | Applications within behavioural medicine include: health promotion, symptom management and disease management. In 2014 the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital & UQ Psychology Education, Research and Training Centre (RUPERT) opened. | Department of Psychology Level 2, Dr James Mayne Building Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Butterfield St Herston Phone: (07)3646 8268 Email: angela.omalia@health.qld.gov.au |
| Department of Rehabilitation Engineering | RBWH | The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital) Rehabilitation Engineering Centre (REC) works to improve the quality of life of Queenslanders with disabilities through:- - The provision of services in the identification of technology requirements of people with complex equipment needs. - The design and manufacture of custom solutions when appropriate for clients with complex needs. - The provision of independent advice on rehabilitation technology solutions. - The provision of education related to rehabilitation technology solutions. - Participation in research and development in rehabilitation technology. | Department of Rehabilitation Engineering Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston Road Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07)3646 7773 Email: rehab-eng@health.qld.gov.au |
| Department of Social Work Services | RBWH | Social Work Services at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital identifies its mission as assisting patients, their families and carers with the impact of changes in health on individual and family functioning, and achieving maximum benefits from health care services through leadership in service provision, education and research. | Department of Social Work Services Level 2, Dr James Mayne Building Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Butterfield St, Herston Phone: (07)3646 8268 Email: angela.omalia@health.qld.gov.au |
| Echocardiography Research Unit | TPCH | The Echocardiography Research Unit aims to advance echocardiography procedures and enhance patient care. The unit hopes to improve echocardiography and to further the understanding of new and conventional echocardiographic parameters to improve patient care. We cover various areas of study, looking to address a variety of health issues in patients. | Cardiac Investigations Unit The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 5808 Email: Darryl.Burstow@health.qld.gov.au |
| Education and Skills Centre | Caboolture-Kilcoy Hospital | To provide a range of services and information that encourages and enhances the provision of patient care, research, education and management undertaken by staff and students. | Education and Skills Centre Caboolture Hospital McKean Street Caboolture QLD 4510 Phone: (07) 5316 5760 Email: cablib@health.qld.gov.au |
| Emergency Medicine research group | Redcliffe Hospital | A multidisciplinary group conducting research in emergency medicine | Dr Doug Morel Email: doug.morel@health.qld.gov.au |
| Emergency Medicine Research Group (EMRG) | TPCH | In line with our position as the access point for hospital-based care, EMRG interests span the age spectrum plus a wide range of conditions. All our studies are aimed at improving the quality of care which we approach from a range of angles with an emergency-specific focus. | Dr Faye Jordan Department of Emergency Medicine and Children's Services The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 5419 Email: faye.jordan@health.qld.gov.au |
| Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) | Metro North | Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) is the first institute of its kind – advancing knowledge and technology in 3D scanning, 3D modelling and 3D printing of medical devices, bone, cartilage and human tissue. Opened in 2020, the Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach, bringing together clinicians, academics, industry and consumers in its 1,500-sqm, state of the art facility. HBI will transform how healthcare is provided by developing innovative and automated treatments as well as new interdisciplinary approaches to education and training for clinicians, scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. | Herston Biofabrication Institute (HBI) Block 7, Level 12, RBWH campus Herston QLD 4029 Phone: 07 364 64370 Email: hbi@health.qld.gov.au Website: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/hbi |
| Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF) | RBWH | The Herston Imaging Research Facility (HIRF) was established to cater for the growing role of imaging in clinical research. It gives researchers unprecedented access to high-quality imaging equipment and allows the rapid translation of research into clinical practice. | Level 3, UQCCR (Building71) Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Herston QLD 4029 e: HIRF_Operations@health.qld.gov.au p: (07) 3646 5820 w: www.hirf.com.au |
| Human Research Ethics Committee | RBWH | Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval is required for all human research conducted within Metro North. The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee (EC00172) is constituted and acts in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, which includes operating in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95): Annotated with TGA comments. The HREC is also certified by the National Health and Medical Research Council to conduct ethical review of multi-centre human research. | Human Research Ethics Office Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Level 7, Block 7 Butterfield Street Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 6132 Email: RBWH-Ethics@health.qld.gov.au Website: http://mbs.uq.edu.au/article/2014/07/herston-imaging-research-facility |
| Human Research Ethics Committee | TPCH | Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) approval is required for all human research conducted within Metro North. The Price Charles Hospital Human Research Ethics Committee (EC00168) is constituted and acts in accordance with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research, which includes operating in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and the Note for Guidance on Good Clinical Practice (CPMP/ICH/135/95): Annotated with TGA comments. The HREC is also certified by the National Health and Medical Research Council to conduct ethical review of multi-centre human research. | Research Ethics and Governance Unit The Prince Charles Hospital Building 14 Rode Road Chermside Qld 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4500 Email: R&ETPCH@health.qld.gov.au |
| Internal Medicine and Dementia Research Group (IMDRU) | TPCH | The Internal Medicine and Dementia Research Unit (IMDRU) was established in 1998 to provide patients with an opportunity to participate in clinical trials. The unit is a multidisciplinary unit which specialises in dementia and Alzheimer's Disease and provides services through clinical trials, education and research. The unit also works collaboratively with UQ, Queensland Brain Institute and CSIRO in undertaking investigator driven research. | Internal Medicine and Dementia Research Group (IMDRU) 4th Floor, Administration Building Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 6191 Fax: (07) 3139 4923 Email: TPCHIMSresearch@health.qld.gov.au |
| Internal Medicine Research Committee | TPCH | The Internal Medicine Research Committee (IMRC) aims to foster a culture of research in practice, build collaboration and partnerships to drive better patient outcomes. The IMRC strives to target numerous health domains including delirium, dementia, stroke, hip fractures, frailty in the ageing population and innovative models of cares. The IMRC works in partnership with UQ, Queensland Brain Institute (QBI), CSIRO and Cognuse. | Internal Medicine Service Research Committee (IMSRC) 4th Floor, Administration Building The Prince Charles Hospital Chermside QLD 4032 Fax: (07) 3139 4720 Email: Eamonn_eeles@health.qld.gov.au |
| Internal Medicine Research Unit | RBWH | The Internal Medicine Research Unit supports investigator initiated collaborative research including basic, clinical and health services studies intended to directly improve hospital and post-hospital patient outcomes. Our main focus areas are: • Geriatric syndromes and frailty in older inpatients • Multidisciplinary collaborative models of care for inpatients • Multidisciplinary management of chronic diseases including heart failure and multi-morbidity • Quality improvement methods and implementation science We have expertise in design and evaluation of complex interventions using multi-methods research, and collaborate with a range of universities and health services. | |
| Kidney Health Research Group | Metro North | The Kidney Health Service has a strong research ethos with a commitment to a wide range of clinical research activities. Our research portfolio includes multiple clinical trials, registry studies, a CKD biomarker database, and supporting PhD research projects in clinical and basic sciences. Key research themes include CKD, glomerular nephritis, perioperative medicine, lupus, vasculitis, microvesicles, dietetic interventions, cell death and cellular senescence. We have experience across a range of scientific and clinical disciplines and are open to collaboration with clinical, academic and industry partners. | Kidney Health Service Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 1682 Email: Helen.Healy@health.qld.gov.au |
| Medical Imaging Research Program including Cardiac Imaging Research Group | TPCH | The Medical Imaging Research Program offers Australia's largest Cardiac MRI service, encompassing both clinical and research activities within the Richard Slaughter Centre of Excellence in Cardiovascular MRI. The group aims to undertake clinical research to progress the development of MRI as a diagnostic tool for congenital and acquired heart disease, including exploring the application of novel MRI technologies. | Medical Imaging Department MRI, The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4599 |
| Mental Health Services | Metro North | Metro North Mental Health (MNMH) is a specialist mental health service delivering services across the Metro North HHS district through various facilities. Services are provided for people across the lifespan (perinatal, child and adolescent, adult to older persons) experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, severe mental illness. The service supports the recovery of people with mental illness through the provision of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, working in collaboration with primary and private health providers and our nongovernment partners. | Mental Health Centre Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital J Floor Butterfield St Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 0380 Email: RBWH_mental_health_research@health.qld.gov.au Website: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/metronorth/mental-health/ |
| Metro North Public Health Unit | Metro North | The Metro North Public Health Unit is a team of multi-disciplinary practitioners and researchers aiming to improve health and wellbeing at a population level via translational research to maximise the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of public health services. The team has expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health including entomology, epidemiology and health surveillance; utilising a range of research methodologies including systematic review, data linkage and modelling, geographic information systems, and quality improvement cycles. | Metro North Public Health Unit Locked Bag 2 Stafford DC QLD 4053 Phone: 3624 1111 Email: Kylie.Dunlop@health.qld.gov.au |
| Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre | RBWH | The aim of the Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre is to conduct clinically driven, high quality research that supports excellence in nursing and midwifery care at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. To achieve our aim, we collaborate with hospital staff, our academic partners and honorary research fellows. Our focus is on independently funded clinical trials and high level systematic reviews that provide robust evidence for nursing and midwifery practice. | Nursing and Midwifery Research Centre Level 2, Building 34 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 2140 Email: sharon.ireland@health.qld.gov.au |
| Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre (NRPDC) | TPCH | Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre (NRPDC) undertake research aligned with The Prince Charles Hospital Nursing Strategic Plan and The National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. | Nursing Research and Practice Development Centre Level 5, Clinical Sciences Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 6282 Fax: (07) 3139 6017 Email: petra.lawrence@health.qld.gov.au |
| Nutrition & Dietetics Department | RBWH | The RBWH Department of Nutrition and Dietetics are recognised leaders in nutrition and dietetic research, conducting high impact and clinically relevant research and knowledge translation to improve care and service for patients at RBWH and in health services more broadly. Notably, our research has led to the development and implementation of statewide programs to prevent and treat malnutrition and pressure injuries; proactive pre-treatment nutrition support for patients undergoing treatment for head and neck cancer; and changes to routine antenatal care that has seen a reduction in the proportion of women gaining excess weight in pregnancy, preventing future chronic disease in both the women and their children. | Nutrition & Dietetics Department Level 2, Dr James Mayne Building RBWH, Herston Q 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 8268 Email: Adrienne.young@health.qld.gov.au |
| Nutrition Research Collaborative | Metro North | The Nutrition Research Collaborative is a likeminded group of clinician researchers working together to improve the health of our community through high quality and high impact nutrition research. | Dietetics & Food Services Dr James Mayne Building Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Herston Qld 4029 Phone: (07) 3646 8268 Email: NutritionResearchCollaborative@health.qld.gov.au Website: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/research/nutrition-research-collaborative |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology research group | Redcliffe Hospital | A multidisciplinary group conducting research relating to women's health and wellbeing and collaborative research with other disciplines | Dr Alka Kothari Email: alka.kothari@uq.edu.au |
| Oncology Services Research | TPCH | The unit is highly active in the participation of studies focusing on new therapies in the different stages of lung cancer. Studies include the various stages of lung cancer treatment (adjuvant through to metastatic disease) and mesothelioma. We foster an ethos to undertake clinical trials which will improve treatments and treatment outcomes for our patients. This has been reflected in major changes to the treatment regimes our patients now receive. | Medical Oncology Research Unit Building 6, Cancer Care Services The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Rd Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 5863 Fax: (07) 3139 4182 Email: emma.wynd@health.qld.gov.au |
| Oral Health Services | Metro North | Research has been directed towards the investigation of prevalence and risk factors for oral disease, the link between asthma and oral health, and the prevalence of enamel hypoplasia. Derived from ongoing review of the evidence base, clinician led teams have developed patterns of referral for specialist oral health care, best practice treatment protocols, and credentialing criteria for oral health practitioners. | Level 7, Block 7 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston QLD 4029 Email: MNOHS_Directorate@health.qld.gov.au |
| Orthopaedic Research and Data Management Unit | TPCH | The Orthopaedic Research and Data Management Unit is responsible for collecting and collating Orthopaedic Surgery data for clinical audit and research purposes, on approximately 1400 orthopaedic surgical cases each year. The Unit assists the Orthopaedic Surgeons, Registrars, Fellows and Residents in their responsibilities in maintaining quality of practice and promoting research and teaching within the speciality. The Unit supplies information for clinical audits, Joint Registry Forms to the Australian Orthopaedic Association, collects and sends data to the ANZHR (Australian and New Zealand Hip Fracture Registry), assists with the coordination of clinical trials and can provide assistance regarding study design, Ethics Committee approval, data acquisition and storage, data analysis, dissemination of results and submission of journal articles. | Orthopaedic Research and Data Management Unit The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4058 Fax: (07) 3139 4043 |
| Paediatric research group | Redcliffe Hospital | A multidiscplinary collaborative research group conducting clinical trials and other research relating to children's health | Dr Vesna Markovic and Dr Jennifer Boseto Email: vesna.markovic@health.qld.gov.au Email: jennifer.boseto@health.qld.gov.au |
| Perinatal Research Centre (PRC) | RBWH | The PRC is a Centre of Excellence within the University of Queensland and plays a key role within the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in clinical trials. These trials have not only been instrumental in improving the care of mothers and babies at Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, but also nationally and internationally. | Perinatal Research Centre Level 4, UQ Centre for Clinical Research Building 71/918 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Phone: (07)33466027 Email: j.wixey@uq.edu.au |
| QIMR Berghofer MNHHS Statistics Unit | Metro North | The QIMR Berghofer / MNHHS Statistics Unit provide a statistical consultancy service and collaboration in research to clinicians and scientists in the Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute (QIMR Berghofer). The Statistics Unit consists of a senior biostatistician, three experienced, three junior and two trainee biostatisticians with financial support by the Queensland Government, QIMR Berghofer and project specific research grants. | Level 3, Clive Berghofer Cancer Research Centre QIMR Berghofer 300 Herston Road Herston QLD 4006 For facility specific contacts please visit the website. Website: http://www.qimrberghofer.edu.au/our-research/scientific-services/qimr-berghofer-statistics-unit/ |
| Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer (QCGC) | RBWH | The Queensland Centre for Gynaecological Cancer (QCGC) is a state-wide service for the management of women with gynaecological cancer. QCGC Research is the research branch of QCGC and is an academic (non-profit) institution situated at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (Herston, Brisbane). | QCGC Research Level 6, Ned Hanlon Building Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Butterfield St Herston QLD 4029 Phone: (07) 3636 8501 Fax: (07) 3636 5289 Email: d.mills@uq.edu.au Website: http://www.gyncan.org/ |
| Queensland Lung Transplant Service | TPCH | The Queensland Lung Transplant Service aims to improve outcomes for patients with incurable lung disease through innovation in basic, clinical and translational research. We bring clinicians and scientists together by embedding research in our clinical programs so that laboratory findings can be rapidly translated to improved outcomes for patients. Within this novel framework we proudly work with Australian and International academic and corporate collaborators to make tomorrow's therapeutics a reality today. Our research program in stem cell therapy for lung disease is one of the largest in the world, having completed world-first clinical trials in lung transplant rejection, lung fibrosis and pulmonary hypertension. Our adoptive T cell therapy program has conducted a world-first study in cytomegalovirus infection. | A/Prof Daniel Chambers, Head of Research Queensland Lung Transplant Service Level 1, Administration Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 6904 |
| Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation | RBWH | As the charity arm of Royal Brisbane and Wome's Hospital (Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital), Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Foundation's primary purpose is to help provide doctors, nurses, researchers and allied health professionals with the tools required to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients. | The Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital Foundation Block 20 Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Butterfield St Herston QLD 4006 Phone: (07) 3646 7588 Fax: (07) 3646 1768 Email: info@RBWHfoundation.com.au Website: http://www.rbwhfoundation.com.au |
| Redcliffe Hospital Library | Redcliffe Hospital | The Redcliffe Hospital Library provides access to print and electronic resources. Information literacy training and access to referencing software, EndNote, is available via the library and the on-line Clinicians Knowledge Network. Access to the statistical program, SPSS, is also available via The University of Queensland computers located in the library. | Education Centre Redcliffe Hospital Anzac Avenue Redcliffe QLD 4020 Phone: (07) 3883 7726 Email: redlib@health.qld.gov.au |
| Redcliffe Hospital Research Forum | Redcliffe Hospital | The Redcliffe Hospital Research Forum (hosted by Nursing Services) is held on a monthly basis and provides support to staff involved in research, including opportunities to present study proposals and results and receive research education and information. | Dr Joel Dulhunty and Annette McPherson Email: joel.dulhunty@health.qld.gov.au Email: annette.mcpherson@health.qld.gov.au |
| Renal Nursing Professorial Unit | Metro North | The Renal Nursing Professorial Unit (RNPU) was established by Kidney Health Service and Queensland University of Technology in 2011 with the aim to conduct clinical research and to support excellence in nursing care. It is aligned with the NHMRC Chronic Kidney Disease Centre of Research Excellence. | Professor Ann Bonner Email: ann.bonner@qut.edu.au |
| Research and Medical Education | Redcliffe Hospital | The Director of Research & Medical Education provides methodological support for staff and students undertaking research at Redcliffe Hospital | Dr Joel Dulhunty Email: joel.dulhunty@health.qld.gov.au |
| Research Governance Office | Redcliffe Hospital | The Research Governance Office provides support for researchers on matters relating to ethics and site approval. | Vanessa Constable Research Governance Officer Redcliffe Hospital Anzac Avenue Redcliffe, Qld, 4020 Phone: (07) 3883 7243 Email:RCRGO@health.qld.gov.au |
| Research Governance Officer | TPCH | The Research Governance Officers are able to help researchers with: - Assistance with the SSA application forms and processes - Negotiation of research contracts - Provide guidance regarding legislation, policies and standards relating to the conduct of research including the Public Health Act and access to confidential health information. - Provision of education and training for new and experienced researchers designed to enhance the quality of research. - Monitoring of research | Research Ethics and Governance Unit The Prince Charles Hospital Building 14 Rode Road Chermside, Qld, 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4500 Email: R&ETPCH@health.qld.gov.au |
| Research Hub | Redcliffe Hospital | The Research Hub is a coordination centre for clinical trials conducted at Redcliffe Hospital, including trials in the areas of General Medicine, Oncology, Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine. | Maree Duroux, Megan Ratcliffe and Samantha Shone Phone: (07) 3883 7851 Email: red-research@health.qld.gov.au |
| Research Interest Group for Anaesthesia (RIGA) | RBWH | We perform research and quality activities to improve anaesthetic practice and evaluate skills and new technologies in our Centre for Excellence and Innovation in Anaesthesia. We collaborate with Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Burns, Trauma and Critical Care Research Centre and UQ School of Medicine. | Research Interest Group for Anaesthesia (RIGA) Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine Level 4, Ned Hanlon Building Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital Herston QLD 4029 Fax: (07) 3646 1308 Email: a.vanzundert@uq.edu.au |
| Sleep Disorders Centre Research Group | TPCH | The Sleep Disorders Centre Research Group aims to encourage and support research to provide evidence for best clinical practice in the management of sleep and related disorders. We also aim to identify how sleep disorders impact the quality of life of patients and investigate the significance of sleep health in associated conditions and disease. | Sleep Disorders Centre The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4803 Email: TPCH-Sleep-Disorders-Centre@health.qld.gov.au |
| The Common Good (The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation) | TPCH | The Common Good is the charity which supports health and medical research at The Prince Charles Hospital. Established in 1986, we are charged with the responsibility to inspire a generous community to fund lifesaving and life changing health research which is tackling Australia's most significant chronic diseases. | The Common Good Level 1, Administration Building 627 Rode Road Chermside Qld 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4636 Fax: (07) 3139 4002 Email: info@thecommongood.org.au Website: https://www.thecommongood.org.au/ |
| University of Queensland Cardiovascular Research Unit | TPCH | Professor Malcolm West and the University Cardiovascular Research Unit aim to identify factors that underlie development of aortic aneurysm disease and to understand the relationship between ischaemic heart disease and chronic renal disease. The group's research addresses the diagnosis and treatment of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm disease, Marfan syndrome and other causes of aortic aneurysm disease. | Cardiovascular Research Unit Discipline of Medicine University of Queensland Room 1, Level 1, Clinical Sciences Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4381 |
| University of Queensland Thoracic Research Centre (UQTRC) | TPCH | The University of Queensland Thoracic Research Centre at The Prince Charles Hospital focuses on clinical, translational and scientific research to improve the health of people at risk of and with lung conditions. It undertakes research to prevent, diagnose and treat lung diseases including lung cancer, mesothelioma, chronic lung diseases such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). | Thoracic Research Laboratory Level 1, Clinical Sciences Building The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road Chermside QLD 4032 Phone: (07) 3139 4110 Email: uqtrc@uq.edu.au |
Frequently asked questions
Please contact MetroNorth-Online@health.qld.gov.au with information regarding additions or amendments to this list.
To search for clinical trials currently recruiting go to Australian Clinical Trials and enter the hospital name as a keyword after clicking on ‘Search for a Clinical Trial’. Alternatively, search for a trial at the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (hospital name can be entered as a search turm using the ‘Advanced search’ feature).
To search for research studies in Metro North go to the Queensland Health Database of Research Activity and enter the hospital name as a keyword (the ‘Disease Category’ can also be specified).
Not all research activities are listed in these external databases; contact the Research Governance Officer or the relevant research group in the above table for more information.