Building a research department and employing a research co-ordinator

Explore tailored guidance from CTN members on key success factors for building a sustainable research department and employing a research co-ordinator.

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Overview

Building a successful anaesthesia research department requires strategic planning, institutional support, and dedicated personnel. This guidance, developed by experienced members of the ANZCA Clinical Trials Network, outlines key considerations for establishing a sustainable research department, including securing funding, fostering a research culture, and employing and upskilling a research coordinator to support trial delivery and departmental growth.

Our new toolkit

All the documents within our brand-new toolkit can be accessed on the ANZCA Institutional Research Repository (AIRR). We thank everyone involved in creating these tailored resources for our network. 

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We’re looking forward to welcoming a full house at the 2025 ANZCA CTN Strategic Research Workshop in Glenelg this August.

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