WACHS Trial Centre Showcases National Leadership in Regional Clinical Trials

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has been featured in the LifeSciences Australia Cognitio podcast, with WACHS Trial Centre Program Leads Nadine Herren and Katrina Orr discussing the key elements of establishing and growing a clinical trial service across rural and remote Western Australia.

LifeSciences Australia is the peak professional body for the health and biomedical innovation sector, bringing together clinical, regulatory and commercial industry leaders to advance excellence in clinical research and regulatory practice.

The podcast highlights WACHS’ innovative approach to delivering clinical trials closer to home for country patients and reinforces its position as a national leader in regional clinical trial delivery. The discussion explores practical approaches to governance, workforce capability, digital infrastructure, consumer engagement and strategic partnerships that support access to clinical trials across Western Australia.

Acting Director Research and Innovation Wendy Winters said the podcast provided an opportunity to share the inroads WACHS Trial Centre is making to improve access to high-quality clinical trials for patients in country WA.

"This episode reinforces WACHS' reputation as a practical national leader in delivering clinical trials where patients live, work and receive care.”

For more information about clinical trials in country WA, visit the WA Country Health Service Trial Centre.