Stronger Together: Advanced Therapy Clinical Trials Without Borders

Schedule

Wed May 20 2026 at 11:30 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+10:00

Location

Function centre | Southport, QL

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Join us to hear from leading medical experts about innovative clinical trial research being conducted right here on the Gold Coast.
About this Event

Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) and the Griffith University Clinical Trial Unit (GUCTU) proudly present the Clinical Trial Symposium. This year’s theme, Stronger Together: Advanced Therapy Clinical Trials Without Borders, brings clinicians and researchers together to share insights into advanced therapies, innovative trial design, and patient‑focused research.

The program features expert presentations, real‑world case studies, and networking opportunities designed to strengthen collaboration and accelerate clinical research impact.

Join us as we celebrate International Clinical Trials Day and highlight the vital role clinical trials play in improving health outcomes.


Agenda

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Networking Lunch
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Opening Remarks and Event Overview : Jacob Darch, GCHHS
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:20 PM
Infectious disease - Long COVID: Prof. Sonya Marshall-Gradisnik, Griffith Uni
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:35 PM
Neurology Research - Parkinson’s Disease: Dr Sam Heshmat, GCHHS
🕑: 12:55 PM - 01:10 PM
Break and Refreshments
🕑: 01:10 PM - 01:25 PM
Medical Devices - Vascular Access: Prof. Andrew Bulmer, Griffith Uni
🕑: 01:25 PM - 01:40 PM
Musculoskeletal Research – Rheumatology: A/Prof. Jenni Ng, GCHHS
🕑: 01:40 PM - 01:55 PM
Emergency Research – Buckled Trial: A/Prof. Peter Snelling, GCHHS
🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Remarks: Prof. Evelin Tiralongo, GUCTU
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Function centre, Parklands Drive, Southport, Australia

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