Gabrielle brings 22 years’ of cross-industry management experience in US- and Australian-led, multi-centre clinical studies and early phase investigator-initiated research in diabetes (device) and gastroenterology (vaccine). She has a biomedical background and notable success in technical projects with a variety of university and industry stakeholders in the biotechnology and medical technology industries. Gabrielle is passionate about research that improves patient treatment options and outcomes.
Katja brings 14 years’ of extensive ethical, legal, and regulatory knowledge complemented by clinical trial management experience, supporting large investigator-initiated clinical trials. With an analytical approach to problem-solving and a track record of stakeholder management, Katja supports clinicians to deliver high-quality research that improves outcomes for patients.
Carla has over 18 years of extensive knowledge and expertise in medical research, clinical and laboratory operations, ethical and regulatory requirements and clinical trial project coordination and management. Carla is highly driven and ardent in assisting stakeholders to realise projects that improve the quality of life for patients and their families, whilst contributing significantly to medical research.
Louise has worked in clinical trials for over 10 years with extensive experience in site coordination and participant recruitment. Louise began her career in Nucleus Network and worked largely in early phase healthy volunteer trials. She then moved to the Alfred Haematology Clinical Research Unit and specialised in haemophilia trials. Having worked closely with patients and their families, Louise understands the significance of improving treatments for patients.
Madeleine is a biotechnologist with a strong academic foundation and a passion for making a positive impact in the field of oncology clinical trials. She brings a comprehensive understanding of good clinical practice, exceptional organisational skills, and a drive for improving patient outcomes in the field of cancer. Madeleine has previously managed a busy medical practice and her skills support our team to manage our growing clinical trial portfolio.
Elsa has extensive experience working on immunology and cancer research projects. Her interest in bridging research and patient care led her to work in clinical trials managing Phase II and Phase III skin cancer studies at Alfred Health. Elsa enjoys working with patients and is keen to understand the big-picture that datasets provide to bring life-saving treatments to patients in Australia and worldwide.
Dayna holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Science, specialising in melanoma research. She has a strong background in oncology, having worked as a research assistant investigating childhood cancers. Her academic expertise, attention to detail and research experience underpin her commitment to supporting clinical trials. Dayna is dedicated to advancing cancer treatments and improving patient outcomes, particularly for melanoma patients.
Kanisha completed a Master of Biotechnology at Monash University and the VCCC Alliance Skilled Clinical Trial Administrative Officer Internship at Latrobe Regional Health, where she developed skills in clinical trial coordination, stakeholder engagement, and SOP integration. Kanisha is passionate about advancing research that improves the quality and efficiency of clinical trials to achieve better outcomes for patients.
Arya is a Bachelor of Science student majoring in Physiology and minoring in Immunology. With a strong interest in medicine, Arya is passionate about understanding the mechanisms of disease and contributing to advances in cancer research and patient care.
Yann is a biomedical researcher with over 15 years of experience spanning neurodegeneration, diabetes, pre-eclampsia and liver cancer. She has a strong foundation in lab management, research and grant coordination and stakeholder engagement. She takes pride in supporting researchers and fostering collaborative environments that drive scientific discovery. Yann is also passionate about advancing health outcomes and she is looking forward to contributing to the development of impactful research proposals and initiatives.
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Ally has worked in a variety of industries and positions, including pharmaceutical, environmental consulting, agriculture, defence, and hospital pharmacy, in both an administrative capacity and in the laboratory. Ally’s skills in scientific cognisance, administrative proficiency and financial acumen support the Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials team.
Alan is a Senior Research Fellow within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. He has over 20 years’ experience as a biostatistician and is passionate about harnessing the power of statistics and data analytics for the solution of real-world health problems. He has extensive experience in all phases of clinical trials from phase I first-in-human trials through to phase 3 practice changing trials, specialising in oncology.
Rory is a Professor of Biostatistics within the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. He contributes to many epidemiological, public health and clinical research studies. Rory also leads research on statistical methodology applied to health research and is the head of the Australian Trials Methodology research network which seeks to evaluate, enhance and apply innovative methodology for trials.
Jonathan is a biostatistician at the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (SPHPM). He has contributed to numerous manuscripts, reports, and research projects. His key research interests include inverse probability weighting and marginal structural models.
