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Session 12A: Beyond early phase: Building Australia's next clinical trials advantage

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Friday, October 23, 2026
2:55 PM - 3:40 PM
Plenary / Clinical Innovation & Patient Impact Breakout Room

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Australia has established a global reputation for high-quality clinical research and is increasingly recognised as a destination of choice for early-phase clinical trials. The next opportunity is to build on these strengths by expanding capability across the full clinical development pathway. Achieving this will require research-ready health systems, nationally connected trial infrastructure, strong clinician engagement and innovative approaches to patient participation. Bringing together leaders from healthcare, industry and clinical research, this discussion explores how Australia can strengthen its clinical trials ecosystem, accelerate global partnerships and create more opportunities for Australian patients to access the next generation of innovative therapies through clinical research.


Speaker

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Dr. Michelle Cestari
Co-founder and Managing Director
JM Clinical

Panellist

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Mr Joshua Paterson
A/Nursing Director Research Unit
Mackay Institute of Research and Innovation

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A/Prof. Tina Soulis
Founder and Director
Alithia Life Sciences Pty Ltd

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Prof. Evelin Tiralongo
Director, Clinical Trial Unit
Griffith University Clinical Trial Unit

Chair

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