April 14, 2025Northern Hospital Epping’s dedication to advancing global health has been recently recognised on an international stage.
The AlliGatOr Project, a groundbreaking study focused on improving emergency care systems worldwide, has acknowledged our team as one of the top five per cent of data contributors. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our healthcare professionals, who have played a crucial role in reaching nearly 1,000 patient entries – an impressive milestone for the project.
The AlliGatOr Project is an international prospective cohort study that uses appendicitis as a model to identify areas for improvement in emergency care. By collecting data from consecutive patients undergoing appendicectomy, the study aims to strengthen emergency care systems globally. Our hospital’s active participation has not only contributed to the success of this initiative but also underscores our commitment to enhancing healthcare outcomes worldwide.
To celebrate this achievement, the AlliGatOr Management Team has offered to feature Northern Health’s team of contributors on their social media channels. This recognition will highlight the dedication and expertise of our healthcare professionals while showcasing our hospital’s commitment to global health initiatives.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr Teddy Anyomih and the AlliGatOr Management Team for this honour. Being part of a global effort to improve healthcare systems is a source of immense pride, and we look forward to continuing our contributions to this important research,” said Dr Russell Hodgson, Head of Surgical Research, Northern Health.
Here’s what some of the contributors had to say about receiving this recognition:
“I am glad to be part of a global study that provides the opportunity to evaluate differences in the presentation, diagnosis, and outcomes of one of the most common conditions we encounter in general surgery,” Dr Nasser Saket.
“I wanted to get involved to help improve patient care for one of the most common pathologies we see. It also gave me a chance to deepen my understanding of what it takes to conduct high-quality research. I am unsurprised that Northern performed so well—my experience here has always been that the staff go above and beyond to deliver the best patient care possible,” Dr Ellen Dempsey.
“Participating in the AlliGatOr Project marked my first experience in multicentre research. It has allowed me to contribute further to surgical research and, in turn, help improve patient outcomes both in Australia and abroad. It comes as no surprise that Northern Hospital ranks among the top contributors; in my time here, I have consistently witnessed an exceptional commitment to patient care and research participation,” Dr Cris Deliv.
“Being part of an international collabora tive study has been a valuable experience, offering insights into how large-scale projects are designed and implemented across different regions. Observing how well we structured the data collection process, it is no surprise that we rank among the top hospitals for recruitment. Nevertheless, hearing about this achievement fills me with immense pride,” Dr Frank Luo.
From all of us at Northern Health, congratulations!
Pictured in featured image (L-R): Dr Andrea Ditoro, Dr Eamonn Grennan, Dr Nasser Saket and Dr Russell Hodgson.
