To support its world-class research and to ensure the highest possible standards, the Women’s has a strong governance and ethics system as well as resources for those undertaking research and conducting clinical trials.
Our dedicated research support service is responsible for helping staff conduct research which will extend our knowledge of effective clinical practice and optimise health outcomes. The Women’s also participates in the state-wide central system of ethical review in Victoria.
The Women’s showcases its research work in its annual Research Report. Other publications of interest include the Women’s Research Strategy 2016-2020, and the Women’s Strategic Plan 2016-2020.
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Research Committee
The Research Committee functions as an advisory committee to the Human and Animal Ethics Committees.
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Animal Ethics Committee
The Animal Ethics Committee operates in accordance with the NHMRC Code of Practice for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes and the Victorian Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1986 and other relevant legislation and regulations.
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Human Research Ethics Committee
The Human Research Ethics Committee operates in accordance with the NHMRC National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research and other relevant legislation and regulations.
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Committee meetings & deadlines
All research undertaken at the Women’s must have prior approval by the Research Committee and the relevant ethics committee/s.
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Conducting clinical trials
As a large specialist public hospital, the Women’s is well positioned to recruit participants in clinical trials and actively supports such investigations.
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Statistical support for research
The Women’s provides as much statistical support as possible for research and also recommends the use of external consultants.
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