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About A-CTEC
A-CTEC is a not for profit, Australia wide, member-based education platform, hosting a suite of evidence- based, interactive clinical trials education opportunities suitable for a range of learning needs.
A-CTEC is supported by the Victorian Research Translation Centres Collaborative (VRTCC). VRTCC is a collaboration of Victoria’s two NHMRC accredited Research Translation Centres, Monash Partners Academic Health Science Centre (Monash Partners) and the Melbourne Academic Centre for Health (MACH), in partnership with the rural/regional focused Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre (Western Alliance).
A-CTEC Vision
To build the capacity and capability of the clinical trials workforce in Australia through easy access to world-class education and training opportunities, at no cost to the end user.
We aim to achieve this by:
- Offering education and training that caters to the various levels of experience and competency of the clinical trials workforce, and is relevant to the needs of different settings that undertake clinical trials across metropolitan, regional and rural Australia (hospitals, medical research institutes, universities).
- Ensuring A-CTEC offerings are interactive, practical, multi-modal and evidence based.
- Providing opportunities for the clinical trials workforce to network, share learnings and engage in the co-design of A-CTEC activities.
- Working collaboratively to share resources and expertise and reduce duplication in clinical trials education and training efforts across Australia.
Target Audience
All staff involved in clinical trials in health service settings across Australia, regardless of role or site. The audience will include: study coordinators, research nurses and clinical trial assistants, investigators, clinical trial pharmacists, HREC and governance officers, clinical and non-clinical research staff, general staff in departments that interact with clinical trials, employees involved in clinical trials from hospitals, community health settings, universities, and any location where clinical trial research is undertaken.
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Dr Eman Nafea - eman.nafea@petermac.org
Site news
Abstract submissions are closing this month for the ACTEC 2026 Conference! The third annual conference centres around the theme of ‘Moving forward: Planning for the future needs of clinical trials in a changing world’. 🌏
A-CTEC invites clinical trials professionals to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations within any of the program themes:
🔹Moving forward with advanced therapies
🔹Moving forward with digital innovations in clinical trials
🔹Moving forward with increasing complexities in clinical trials
🔹Moving forward with brilliant ideas
🔹Advancing professionalism in the clinical trial workforce
Abstract submissions close October 31.
Find out more and submit your abstract: Call for Abstracts - A-CTEC 2026 Conference
Join us for this month in A-CTEC's 2025 Live Webinar Series!
Date and Time: 16 October 2025, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Topic: GMOs - understanding the OGTR, the use of IBCs and developing site processes
Guest Speaker:
Meggan O'Riley
Clinical Trials Unit Manager, Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit, SA
Meggan O’Riley is the Unit Manager of the Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit (SOCRU) in Adelaide, where she leads a dedicated early-phase clinical trials facility. With a strong background in operational leadership, Meggan is passionate about improving awareness of and access to clinical trials, particularly for patients in South Australia. She is committed to strengthening workforce capability across the clinical research sector and is focused on fostering stronger collaboration with industry partners to build a more connected and impactful clinical trials ecosystem across Australia
Register here to attend: REGISTER HERE
The recording for our monthly webinar in September is available now to view.
If you missed out on attending our September webinar or want to watch it again, A-CTEC users can access the recording on our 2025 Live Webinars Page.
Thanks to our excellent guest speaker Simone Knab, Clinical Trials Governance Manager, Research Department, at the Child and Adolescent Health Service.
If you joined us on zoom, you can also now access your certificate of attendance on the same page as above.
Thank you and we hope you enjoyed this month's webinar!