Health and Medical Research Advisory Group
The Commission has established the Health and Medical Research Advisory Group to advise on project deliverables and guide the consultation process. The Advisory Group is chaired by Professor Ian Chubb AC, former Chief Scientist and clinical trial participant.
| Committee Member Name | Committee Contribution | Role Title & Organisation | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Ian Chubb AC | Chair | Chair | National |
| Dr Megan Campbell | First Nations People health and medical research organisation | Medical Advisor, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation | National |
| Mr Peter Chesworth | Universities Australia/ university sector | Deputy Chief Executive, Universities Australia | National |
| Professor David Currow | Clinical trials expert | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Health and Sustainable Futures), University of Wollongong | NSW |
| Ms Elizabeth De Somer | Medicines Australia – expertise in research and governance operations | CEO, Medicines Australia | National |
| Ms Allyson Essex Dr Philip Gould |
Australian Government Department of Health Executive Representatives | Australian Government Department of Health | Commonwealth |
| Ms Melissa Hagan | Jurisdictional Representative | Director, Queensland Clinical Trials Coordination Unit and co-Chair, Clinical Trials Collaborative Forum | QLD |
| Ms Erica Kneipp | Expertise in strategic research and operations | Research Director, Human Health, Health and Biosecurity, CSIRO | ACT |
| Ms Robyn Kruk AO | Executive national level state public, regulation and service delivery | Chair Governing Council, Australian Eating Disorder Research and Translation centre | National |
| Ms Anne McKenzie AM | Consumer representative | Consumer Advocate | WA |
| Ms Terrie O’Brien | Australian Government Department of Health Representative | Director, Clinical Trials Section Health and Medical Research Office, Health Economics and Research Division, Australian Government Department of Health | Commonwealth |
| Dr Antonio Penna | Jurisdictional Representative | Executive Director, NSW Office for Health and Medical Research | NSW |
| Dr Ian Pieper | Expert Human Research Ethics Committees | Chair Human Research Ethics Committee, University of Canberra | ACT |
| Professor John Simes | Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR) – expertise in clinical trials research | Senior Associate Director, National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Clinical Trials Centre; Director, ANZCTR | National |