ANZCA Clinical Trials Network program at the 2025 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting
A core aim of the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network is to provide educational opportunities to fellows and trainees, in particular our emerging researchers. That's why we are running a record number of workshops at this year's ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting. To learn more and to register for these workshops, head over to the ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting website.
W73 - Getting started in multicentre research and running a research department
Friday 2 May 2025 8:30-10am
Facilitators
Assoc/Prof Matthew Doane, NSW
Dr Kate Drummond, SA
Ms Dhira Bhatia Dwivedi, Vic
Ms Tracy Hess, Qld
Would you like to learn how to get involved in multicentre research? Join our expert panel as they explore success factors for building a sustainable research department, including hospital executive negotiations, resourcing, funding, education and training, and assessing trial feasibility. They will also cover the vital roles of research coordinators, from managing ethics and governance applications to participant recruitment, consent processes, and ensuring high-quality data follow-up. Additionally, the panel will highlight how the site investigators and research coordinators work together, and the resources available through the Anaesthesia Research Coordinators Network and the ANZCA CTN office to support research teams and fellows and trainees new to research.
CPD: Knowledge and skills – short format learning – 1.5 hours
W86 - Meet the editors - how to get published
Bluewater 2 - Level 2 (Pullman Cairns)
Friday 2 May 2025 2-3:30pm
Facilitators
Prof Andrew Davidson, Vic
A/Prof Lis Evered, US
Prof Kate Leslie AO, Vic
Prof Philip Peyton, Vic
Dr Laszlo Vutskits, Switzerland
Dr Matt Wiles, UK
This workshop is designed for junior to mid-career researchers. Participants will gain insights into the editorial perspective, understanding what editors seek in submissions to increase the likelihood of publication after a painless review process. This includes both the 'must have' elements as well as those things that make a manuscript stand out. The session will be divided between a more didactic session and small group discussions with a range of editors where you can connect and discuss your particular questions and ideas.
CPD: Knowledge and skills – short format learning – 1.5 hours
W80 - Preparing a grant application
Bluewater 2 - Level 2 (Pullman Cairns)
Friday 2 May 2025 10:30am-12pm
Facilitators
Prof Tomás Corcoran, WA
A/Prof Lis Evered, US
Dr Marta Seretny, NZ
A/Prof Andrew Toner, WA
This workshop aims to equip researchers with a comprehensive understanding of the grant application landscape and the essential processes involved. Attendees will learn to develop the skills necessary to craft detailed and persuasive grant proposals, thereby increasing their chances of a successful application. The session will also focus on mastering writing techniques tailored to grant applications, enhancing the ability to meet strict requirements and deadlines.
CPD: Knowledge and skills – short format learning – 1.5 hours
Early bird registration for the 2025 ANZCA Annual Scientific Meeting and FPM Symposium closes on 11 March!
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Don't miss the 2025 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop in Glenelg, South Australia this August!
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Our network of fellows, trainees, and research co-ordinators advance patient care and safety through multi-centre research.
Find out what clinical trials we're working on and how your site can get involved, and explore the major findings of our published trials.
The pilot grant scheme provides seed funding for exploratory studies, helping assess feasibility, refine methods, and secure grants for large trials.
Research co-ordinators are vital to research departments, providing expertise for key roles in research and clinical trials.
ANZCA clinical trials are conducted at over 120 hospitals, bringing together world-leading experts in anaesthesia research to advance clinical care.
Our leadership teams provide the strategic direction and support for the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network.
ANZCA CTN endorsement is a powerful badge of quality, enhancing competitiveness in grants, ethics, and appeal to our stakeholders
The mentorship program fosters high-quality clinical research, leadership development, and succession planning within the CTN.
The foundation dedicates around $A1.5 million to medical research each year; supports our Indigenous health and overseas aid activities; and raises the profile of college-supported research.