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Clinical Trials Awards

Each year, the District presents two Clinical Trial Awards to recognise outstanding contributions from researchers and research support staff.

Clinical Trial of the Year Award

The Clinical Trial of the Year Award celebrates the outstanding contribution from a District investigator driven clinical trial that has led to an advance in clinical practice and saved or improved patient health outcomes.

Clinical Trial of the Year Award 2024
SydneyConnect Image: The BEST-Fluids Study: Better Evidence for Selecting Transplant Fluids, Clinical Trial of the Year Award 2024

To be eligible for consideration, trials must be District investigator driven, randomised controlled trials designed to improve patient-centred outcomes or healthcare delivery, and must have been:

  • designed and led by an investigator employed by Sydney Local Health District (including Visiting Medical Officers)
  • conducted at a site within Sydney Local Health District
  • the primary results of the trial must have been published (electronically or in print) between 1 March 2023 and 29 February 2024.

The winner is awarded $10,000 to use for research-related activities including development and dissemination.

Excellence in Clinical Trial Support Award

The Excellence in Clinical Trial Support Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of staff supporting clinical trial activity in the District. 

Clinical Trial Award winner 2024 Ellen Yeo
SydneyConnect Image: Ellen Yeo, Clinical Nurse Consultant, Excellence in Clinical Trial Support Award 2024

This award is open to District staff members that work in a role that directly supports the operation or administration of clinical trials, excluding those that are working in the capacity as a clinical trial investigator. Clinical trial support roles include (but are not limited to) clinical trial coordinators, clinical trial nurses, or clinical trial data or regulatory managers.

The winner is awarded $2000 to use for research-related education or conference registration (including travel).

If you have any questions about the Clinical Trials Awards, please contact Akila Dharmendar or Louise Ford at the Sydney Local Health District Clinical Research Centre.

Past winners