NHMRC awards $8.3m to Newcastle researchers to investigate global health problems
Three University of Newcastle researchers are set to analyse some of the world’s most critical health problems, supported by more… Read more
In Radiation Oncology, one patient's care is managed by many: radiation oncologists (doctors), medical physics specialists, radiation therapists and nurses. Administration staff manage the complex task of fitting in so many people to receive their treatment and follow-up, and Clinical Trials Coordinators make sure that when study participants agree to take part in a trial, they know what to expect.
To be a national and international leader in radiation research.
Support promising areas; championed by staff with specific expertise in –
Each time a patient requires care, they undergo scanning and review by a range of specialists with expertise in the type and location of tumour; detailed planning and evaluation of treatment; and follow-up care. Each patient has an individual workflow, to which each member of their care team contributes – what needs to be done and why, what has been done and how, what are the outcomes (how well is the patient?).
We acknowledge that every patient is different; and that the advances being made in technology need to be matched with great effort to ensure that the treatment being delivered is appropriate for each individual.
The research undertaken in Radiation Oncology at Calvary Mater Newcastle often involves trials of treatment options, which require the collaboration of many sites, health professionals, biomedical scientists and patient participants.
We also run studies into the more personal needs of patients -
Our research is person-focused, yet strategically driven. Our Director of Research and Research Coordinator (Clinician-Researcher Education, Development and Support) foster clinically-driven research; facilitate multi-disciplinary collaboration; mentor registrars, research higher degree students and early career researchers; provide backup to more experienced researchers; and assist in the implementation of research-driven advances in this very clinical setting.
Together with our multi-disciplinary colleagues, we have a sense of pride in the work being done and enthusiasm for the future of research in this most important field.
Researchers in the Centre for Clinical Radiation Research can be found on the research pages of the Calvary Mater Newcastle.
Our research and trials often requires the collaboration of many sites, health professionals, biomedical scientists and patient participants. We partner with the below organisations:
The research of the Centre for Clinical Radiation Research is undertaken in the Radiation Oncology department at the Calvary Mater Newcastle. The achievements and outcomes of the 40 trials which are currently being conducted by the centre in collaboration with other sites is listed in the Calvary Mater Annual Reports.
Centre for Clinical Radiation Research |
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.