PRAXIS ANMCTN Webinar

KICK-START YOUR CAREER IN CLINICAL TRIALS

A candid conversation with industry experts for nurses and midwives entering clinical trials

Date	WEDNESDAY 9 APRIL 2025
Time	1.00pm – 2.00pm AEST
Register Here	PRAXIS ANMCTN WEBINAR REGISTRATION LINK

Join us for an insightful webinar featuring esteemed industry experts and guest speakers as they explore pathways for nurses and midwives to get started with clinical trials.

Key Topics Include:

An introduction to the fundamentals of clinical trials
The evolving role of nurses and midwives in clinical research
Practical guidance for early-career professionals entering the field

Ask your questions in advance!

Please submit your questions when you register, via the registration link below, to ensure we cover the topics that matter most to you. PLEASE NOTE: This is a free event, but you MUST register to attend.

Topics:

Answering the Call: Nurses and Midwives in clinical trials and research:

Clinical Trials explained, the opportunity for nurses and midwives
Benefits and challenges

Early Career Perspectives: making the change to clinical trials and research

Making the change from Nursing to clinical trials and research
Supporting your career change (training, tips and tools)
NZ and Regional, rural and remote perspectives

Q&A Session

Gain valuable insights into career pathways, required skills, and real-world experiences to help you navigate this exciting shift. Whether you’re curious about job roles, qualifications, or industry expectations, this session is your chance to get expert advice and practical guidance on making a seamless transition into clinical trials.”

Guest Speakers and Co-Hosts:

Samantha Bates - Clinical Research Nurse Manager, Western Health

GUEST SPEAKER - Samantha Bates is the Critical Care Research Nurse Manager at Western Health. She manages a team of dedicated clinical research nurses who facilitate and coordinate research projects across the Departments of Intensive Care, Cardiology, Anaesthesia, Pain & Perioperative Medicine. She has an extensive clinical background in intensive care nursing, and has been coordinating research trials for over 20 years. Sam has worked on a variety of research projects from small investigator-initiated projects, device innovation projects, healthcare sustainability projects, as well as international, sponsored industry trials. In particular she has collaborated on many large investigator initiated clinical trial network studies, many of which have been influential, landmark trials in critical care.

Gemma Barker - Research Nurse, Clinical Trials Platform, SAHMRI

GUEST SPEAKER - Gemma Barker is a dedicated Research Nurse with the Clinical Trials Platform at SAHMRI. She is a Registered Nurse and holds an Advanced Diploma in Mental Health Nursing. Gemma completed the PRAXIS Clinical Trial Coordinator Internship Program, further strengthening her expertise in clinical research. Gemma is highly skilled in participant engagement, ensuring compassionate and effective patient interactions throughout the research process.

Alicia Baird - Research Ethics and Regulatory Officer with the University of the Sunshine Coast

GUEST SPEAKER - Alicia is a registered nurse and clinical research professional with experience in stroke/neurology, general medicine, oncology, and palliative care. She launched her clinical trials career through an immersive PRAXIS program in 2023, securing a permanent role. Currently, Alicia serves as a Research Ethics and Regulatory Officer at the University of the Sunshine Coast and contributes to patient partnership initiatives.