Research Development and Governance Unit (RDGU)
RDGU offers expert guidance and assistance to Northern Health staff and partners, ensuring that research endeavours adhere to rigorous ethical standards and effective governance practices. Our team is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of research participants and upholding the highest ethical standards across all research activities conducted under the auspices of Northern Health.
We provide comprehensive support services, including:
- Offering guidance on the preparation of governance applications
- Monitoring and overseeing approved research projects
- Providing training for novice researchers (coming soon)
- Offering support in research design and methodology (coming soon)
- Offering biostatistics expertise and support
- Providing guidance on research integrity matters
- Addressing complaints related to research activities
Through these services, the RDGU empowers Northern Health staff to conduct high-quality research that contributes to the betterment of community health and well-being.
General research or clinical trials enquiries
Email: nh.research@nh.org.au
Phone: (03) 840 52008
Research governance enquiries
Email: ResearchDGU@nh.org.au
Phone: (03) 846 80745
Location:
Northern Health Research Development and Governance Unit
Level 3 NCHER Building
185 Cooper St
EPPING VIC 3076.
Meet the team!
| Dr Justine Ellis Research Operations Manager Justine.Ellis@nh.org.au |(03) 846 80746 |
Dr Tilini Gunatillake Research Development Manager tilini.gunatillake@nh.org.au |(03) 846 80742 |
| Belinda De Poi Research Quality Manager belinda.depoi@nh.org.au (03) 840 52918 |
Dr Mani Suleiman Clinical Biostatistician mani.suleiman@nh.org.au |(03) 846 80763 |
| Flona Yousif Research Development and Governance Officer ResearchDGU@nh.org.au |(03) 846 80745 |
Hala Mehdi Research Development and Governance Officer ResearchDGU@nh.org.au |(03) 846 80743 |
| Brittany Szabo Senior Advisor – Research nh.research@nh.org.au |(03) 840 52008 |
Who can I talk to for research integrity advice and support?
Research Integrity Advisor
The Research Integrity Advisor is appointed to provide advice to staff on issues relating to research practice and possible research misconduct or other Code breaches.
The Northern Health Research Integrity Advisor is Professor Nik Zeps, Member, Research Executive Committee (nh.research@nh.org.au)
Designated Officer
The Designated Officer is a senior professional, or academic appointed to receive complaints about the conduct of research, or potential breaches and to oversee their management and investigation where required.
The Northern Health Designated Officer is A/Prof Prahlad Ho, Chair, Research Executive Committee (nh.research@nh.org.au)
