We are a public service within the Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital. We have an experienced team and have been running research trials since 1990. 

Our Unit is staffed by a Head of Unit, Program Manager, Nurse Unit Manager, Regulatory and Start up Specialists, Administration & Finance Officer, Scientific Officer and Research Nurses. 

Our Principle Investigators are medical specialists who are responsible for leading each study. They include:

Medical Oncology Principle Investigators:

• Prof David Goldstein
• Prof Michael Leonard Friedlander
• A/Prof Elizabeth Jane Hovey
• Dr Melvin Chin
• Dr Yeh Chin Lee
• Dr Morteaz Aghmesheh
• Dr Monica Tang

Radiation Oncology Principle Investigators:

• Prof Boon Chua
• Prof Michael Jackson
• Dr Stephen Thompson
• Dr Rowena Martin
• Dr Colin Chen
• Dr Wenchang Wong

Palliative Care Principle Investigators:

• Dr Helen Herz
• Dr Gemma Ingham

For a current list of our clinical trials, you can download the ClinTrial Refer application via your mobile phone app store, or follow this link to the website https://www.clintrial.org.au/

 

All Clinical Trials have criteria which need to be met by a patient for them to be involved. To find a suitable trial for you look at our list of trials on the ClinTrial Refer application (described above) and discuss the criteria with your Specialist Doctor.

If your Doctor thinks you meet the criteria for the trial they will need to write you a referral letter. They should send the referral letter to Christie Norris christie.norris@health.nsw.gov.au Nurse Unit Manager Oncology Clinic Trials Unit.

They should attach relevant documents including, your medical history or test results. When we recieve the referral someone from our team will contact you to confirm your details and arrange an appointment.

Please bring:

• Referral from your Specialist Doctor
• Copy of test results confirming your diagnosis
• List of previous cancer related treatments including dates
• Any relevant scans
• List of current medications

Important contact details

Head of Unit:

Dr Amy Prawira

Phone: 02 9382 5131

Fax: 02 9382 5180

Email: Amy.Prawira@health.nsw.gov.au

Nurse Unit Manager:

Ms Christie Norris

Phone: 02 9382 5130

Fax: 02 9382 5180

Email christie.norris@health.nsw.gov.au

Site Set Up Specialist

Ms Thanh Vu

Phone: 02 9382 5120

Fax: 02 9382 5180

Email: Thi.Vu@health.nsw.gov.au

Ms Rupal Patel

Phone: 02 9382 5120

Fax: 02 9382 5180

Email: rupalben.patel@health.nsw.gov.au

Pharmacy

Joanne O’Brien. Senior Pharmacist – Clinical Trials

Prince of Wales Hospital, Pharmacy Department, High Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Phone 9382 2333

Fax 9382 2345

Email: Joanne.OBrien@health.nsw.gov.au

Drug delivery

Pharmacy Department

Level 2 via Loading Dock 3, Prince of Wales Hospital, High Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Lab

NSW Health Pathology

Randwick Hospital Laboratory, Randwick Campus, Level 4 Campus Centre, High Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Australia

Radiology

Nuclear Medicine

Level 2, Campus Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Australia

Wales CT

Medical Imaging Department, Level 0, Campus Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Australia

Off site archiving

Grace Information Management

9 Hepher Road, Campbelltown NSW 2560 Australia

Phone: 1800 085 434

Email: recordsnsw@grace.com.au

Clinical Trials Research Agreement

Clinical Trial Research Agreement Information

Electronic Medical Records 

The Unit utilises an electronic Medical Record (MosaiqTM). This has been assessed to comply with the FDA code 21 CFR part 11.

Clinical Research Associates performing source data verification using Mosaiq will be given personalised username and password to access read only patient data.  It is to be noted that the trial unit monitors patient access of CRAs on a regular basis to ensure compliance and patient privacy.

CRA facilities for monitoring visits

We have hot desks available with computers to access our electronic medical records.

All attempts will be made to accommodate monitoring visits within two weeks of first patient on study. Otherwise CRA’s need to book monitoring visits at least 4 weeks in advance.

We are a public service within the Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre at Prince of Wales Hospital. We have an experienced team and have been running research trials since 1990. 

Our Unit is staffed by a Head of Unit, Program Manager, Nurse Unit Manager, Regulatory and Start up Specialists, Administration & Finance Officer, Scientific Officer and Research Nurses. 

Our Principle Investigators are medical specialists who are responsible for leading each study. They include:

Medical Oncology Principle Investigators:

• Prof David Goldstein
• Prof Michael Leonard Friedlander
• A/Prof Elizabeth Jane Hovey
• Dr Melvin Chin
• Dr Yeh Chin Lee
• Dr Morteaz Aghmesheh
• Dr Monica Tang

Radiation Oncology Principle Investigators:

• Prof Boon Chua
• Prof Michael Jackson
• Dr Stephen Thompson
• Dr Rowena Martin
• Dr Colin Chen
• Dr Wenchang Wong

Palliative Care Principle Investigators:

• Dr Helen Herz
• Dr Gemma Ingham

For a current list of our clinical trials, you can download the ClinTrial Refer application via your mobile phone app store, or follow this link to the website https://www.clintrial.org.au/

 

All Clinical Trials have criteria which need to be met by a patient for them to be involved. To find a suitable trial for you look at our list of trials on the ClinTrial Refer application (described above) and discuss the criteria with your Specialist Doctor.

If your Doctor thinks you meet the criteria for the trial they will need to write you a referral letter. They should send the referral letter to Christie Norris christie.norris@health.nsw.gov.au Nurse Unit Manager Oncology Clinic Trials Unit.

They should attach relevant documents including, your medical history or test results. When we recieve the referral someone from our team will contact you to confirm your details and arrange an appointment.

Please bring:

• Referral from your Specialist Doctor
• Copy of test results confirming your diagnosis
• List of previous cancer related treatments including dates
• Any relevant scans
• List of current medications

Important contact details

Head of Unit:

Dr Amy Prawira

Phone: 02 9382 5131

Fax: 02 9382 5180

Email: Amy.Prawira@health.nsw.gov.au

Nurse Unit Manager:

Ms Christie Norris

Phone: 02 9382 5130

Fax: 02 9382 5180

Email christie.norris@health.nsw.gov.au

Site Set Up Specialist

Ms Thanh Vu

Phone: 02 9382 5120

Fax: 02 9382 5180

Email: Thi.Vu@health.nsw.gov.au

Ms Rupal Patel

Phone: 02 9382 5120

Fax: 02 9382 5180

Email: rupalben.patel@health.nsw.gov.au

Pharmacy

Joanne O’Brien. Senior Pharmacist – Clinical Trials

Prince of Wales Hospital, Pharmacy Department, High Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Phone 9382 2333

Fax 9382 2345

Email: Joanne.OBrien@health.nsw.gov.au

Drug delivery

Pharmacy Department

Level 2 via Loading Dock 3, Prince of Wales Hospital, High Street, Randwick NSW 2031

Lab

NSW Health Pathology

Randwick Hospital Laboratory, Randwick Campus, Level 4 Campus Centre, High Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Australia

Radiology

Nuclear Medicine

Level 2, Campus Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Australia

Wales CT

Medical Imaging Department, Level 0, Campus Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Barker Street, Randwick NSW 2031 Australia

Off site archiving

Grace Information Management

9 Hepher Road, Campbelltown NSW 2560 Australia

Phone: 1800 085 434

Email: recordsnsw@grace.com.au

Clinical Trials Research Agreement

Clinical Trial Research Agreement Information

Electronic Medical Records 

The Unit utilises an electronic Medical Record (MosaiqTM). This has been assessed to comply with the FDA code 21 CFR part 11.

Clinical Research Associates performing source data verification using Mosaiq will be given personalised username and password to access read only patient data.  It is to be noted that the trial unit monitors patient access of CRAs on a regular basis to ensure compliance and patient privacy.

CRA facilities for monitoring visits

We have hot desks available with computers to access our electronic medical records.

All attempts will be made to accommodate monitoring visits within two weeks of first patient on study. Otherwise CRA’s need to book monitoring visits at least 4 weeks in advance.

 

For a current list of available clinical trials either download the ClinTrial Refer app or follow the link to the website

https://www.clintrial.org.au/

We can quickly process a patient referral, simply send a referral letter to Karen McCardie karen.mccardie@health.nsw.gov.au or ring 9382 5191 to speak directly to the Nurse Unit Manager Haematology Clinical Trials.

Please attach any relevant documents including, patient history or test results. All new potential trial patients will need to bring the following to their initial clinic visit:

• Copy of histopathology or cytology confirming diagnosis
• List of previous cancer related treatments including dates
• Medical Imaging – such as CT scans, MRI, PET scans, Bone scans
• List of current medication

On receipt of the referral, our referral management team will ensure that the appropriate specialist is notified, and the patient information is triaged, and the patient contacted to arrange a suitable appointment.

Our haematology investigators:

• Professor Mark Hertzberg
• Professor John Pimanda
• Dr Tim Brighton
• Dr Carol Cheung
• Dr Susan MacCallum
• Dr Giselle Kidson-Gerber
• Dr Annmarie Bosco

Trial Unit Manager – contact for CTRA and Budgets Karen McCardie

phone 9382 5191 (direct) 
fax 9382 5170
email karen.mccardie@health.nsw.gov.au

SESLHD Research Support Office (HREC + RGO) requirements link http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/POWH/researchsupport/default.asp

Clinical Trial Research Agreement Information

 

For a current list of available clinical trials either download the ClinTrial Refer app or follow the link to the website

https://www.clintrial.org.au/

We can quickly process a patient referral, simply send a referral letter to Karen McCardie karen.mccardie@health.nsw.gov.au or ring 9382 5191 to speak directly to the Nurse Unit Manager Haematology Clinical Trials.

Please attach any relevant documents including, patient history or test results. All new potential trial patients will need to bring the following to their initial clinic visit:

• Copy of histopathology or cytology confirming diagnosis
• List of previous cancer related treatments including dates
• Medical Imaging – such as CT scans, MRI, PET scans, Bone scans
• List of current medication

On receipt of the referral, our referral management team will ensure that the appropriate specialist is notified, and the patient information is triaged, and the patient contacted to arrange a suitable appointment.

Our haematology investigators:

• Professor Mark Hertzberg
• Professor John Pimanda
• Dr Tim Brighton
• Dr Carol Cheung
• Dr Susan MacCallum
• Dr Giselle Kidson-Gerber
• Dr Annmarie Bosco

Trial Unit Manager – contact for CTRA and Budgets Karen McCardie

phone 9382 5191 (direct) 
fax 9382 5170
email karen.mccardie@health.nsw.gov.au

SESLHD Research Support Office (HREC + RGO) requirements link http://www.seslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/POWH/researchsupport/default.asp

Clinical Trial Research Agreement Information

Our team includes:

• Medical staff
• Nursing staff
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational therapists
• Dietician
• Speech Therapists
• Social workers
• Psychologist
• Orthotists

You are the central member of your health care team. We will work together with you to set your individual goals and enable personalised rehabilitation that maximises your potential and transition back to the community.

You will need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) or specialty doctor to use this service. Your doctor will need to submit this referral electronically via Healthlink. Your referral will include your medical history, relevant test results, X-ray results and what medicines you are currently taking.

Once we receive this referral and accept it we will send you a letter with your appointment details. We will also send this to your doctor. If we cannot make an appointment for you, we will send you a letter confirming that you are on the waiting list for the next available appointment. If you change your address and/or phone number, please call 02 9382 5847, 02 9382 5931 or 02 9382 5163.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment or no longer require an appointment/be on the waitlist, please call 002 9382 5847, 02 9382 5931 or 02 9382 5163.

You will need to bring:

• Medicare card
• Health care card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Previous xrays, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results
• Your regular medicines and a list of all that you are currently taking (or the boxes), including those you take without a prescription such as herbal supplements or vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame.
• Your referral from your GP (local doctor) is essential.

When you come to our hospital for your appointment, you can check-in using our electronic check-in kiosks. These are located in our Adult Outpatient Department, Acute Services Building (Botany Street), High Street and Barker Street entrances.

 

Please let us know if you need an interpreter before your appointment date. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and call 02 9382 5847, 02 9382 5931 or 02 9382 5163.

Our team includes:

• Medical staff
• Nursing staff
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational therapists
• Dietician
• Speech Therapists
• Social workers
• Psychologist
• Orthotists

You are the central member of your health care team. We will work together with you to set your individual goals and enable personalised rehabilitation that maximises your potential and transition back to the community.

You will need a referral letter from your local general practitioner (GP) or specialty doctor to use this service. Your doctor will need to submit this referral electronically via Healthlink. Your referral will include your medical history, relevant test results, X-ray results and what medicines you are currently taking.

Once we receive this referral and accept it we will send you a letter with your appointment details. We will also send this to your doctor. If we cannot make an appointment for you, we will send you a letter confirming that you are on the waiting list for the next available appointment. If you change your address and/or phone number, please call 02 9382 5847, 02 9382 5931 or 02 9382 5163.

If you need to change or cancel your appointment or no longer require an appointment/be on the waitlist, please call 002 9382 5847, 02 9382 5931 or 02 9382 5163.

You will need to bring:

• Medicare card
• Health care card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Previous xrays, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results
• Your regular medicines and a list of all that you are currently taking (or the boxes), including those you take without a prescription such as herbal supplements or vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid, walking frame.
• Your referral from your GP (local doctor) is essential.

When you come to our hospital for your appointment, you can check-in using our electronic check-in kiosks. These are located in our Adult Outpatient Department, Acute Services Building (Botany Street), High Street and Barker Street entrances.

 

Please let us know if you need an interpreter before your appointment date. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and call 02 9382 5847, 02 9382 5931 or 02 9382 5163.

We care for people who want to recover function or independence after a:

• Stroke
• Neurological condition such as cerebral aneurysm, multiple sclerosis, parkinson’s disease, neuropathy or polio
• Arm or leg amputation
• Bone, muscle or joint problem
• Spinal injury
• Period in hospital where they have lost some function or ability.

Our team includes:

• Medical staff
• Nursing staff
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational therapists
• Dietician
• Speech Therapists
• Social workers
• Psychologist
• Orthotists

You are the central member of your rehabilitation team. We will work together with you to set your individual goals and enable personalised rehabilitation that maximises your potential and transition back to the community.

We believe research helps us improve what we do and we test and introduce new, proven techniques. You will sometimes be asked whether you wish to participate in research projects. We will always respect your right to decline if you don’t wish to participate.

We are a teaching hospital and have many team members who are trainees. Interns  are newly qualified doctors. The registrar looking after you is in training to become a specialist in rehabilitation medicine. The nursing staff will often include students from our affiliated Universities working under supervision, as do our physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology and dietician staff. Be assured that they are all well-supervised by fully accredited senior staff members.

Even our experienced permanent staff members are committed to continual education to keep up to date and to learn new ways of working and supporting your recovery.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.

We care for people who want to recover function or independence after a:

• Stroke
• Neurological condition such as cerebral aneurysm, multiple sclerosis, parkinson’s disease, neuropathy or polio
• Arm or leg amputation
• Bone, muscle or joint problem
• Spinal injury
• Period in hospital where they have lost some function or ability.

Our team includes:

• Medical staff
• Nursing staff
• Physiotherapists
• Occupational therapists
• Dietician
• Speech Therapists
• Social workers
• Psychologist
• Orthotists

You are the central member of your rehabilitation team. We will work together with you to set your individual goals and enable personalised rehabilitation that maximises your potential and transition back to the community.

We believe research helps us improve what we do and we test and introduce new, proven techniques. You will sometimes be asked whether you wish to participate in research projects. We will always respect your right to decline if you don’t wish to participate.

We are a teaching hospital and have many team members who are trainees. Interns  are newly qualified doctors. The registrar looking after you is in training to become a specialist in rehabilitation medicine. The nursing staff will often include students from our affiliated Universities working under supervision, as do our physiotherapy, occupational therapy, social work, speech pathology and dietician staff. Be assured that they are all well-supervised by fully accredited senior staff members.

Even our experienced permanent staff members are committed to continual education to keep up to date and to learn new ways of working and supporting your recovery.

Please let us know if you need an interpreter. You can contact us telephoning the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) on 131 450. Tell the operator what language you speak and then ask the interpreter to set up a telephone conversation between you, an interpreter, and the healthcare professional you want to speak with.