Nanette Dela Cruz Lacson, Narae Kim, Ambily Mathew, Emily Wolfe and Kim Somerville
Gilbert Lorquet, Hayley Harris, Narae Kim and Chief Executive Anthony Schembri
Scholarships building our clinical trial capabilities The NORTH Foundation hosted a special event to honour 10 students who are extending their clinical trial expertise through a partnership between Macquarie University, NSLHD and the foundation. As part of the arrangement, a total of 20 scholarships have been awarded to staff to complete a graduate certificate in clinical trial operations. These scholarships have been funded by the NORTH Foundation. Faculty Executive Director at Macquarie University Hayley Harris said the graduate certificate was designed to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the clinical trials space, and provide both experienced staff and those aspiring to work in the field with a formal qualification. “We are thrilled to welcome the scholarship recipients to our university community and look forward to continuing this meaningful collaboration,” she said. Scholarship recipient Ambily Mathew said the scholarship was a wonderful opportunity. “I am now able to receive a formal education in clinical trials, something I never thought possible,” she said. “The scholarship has given me a unique opportunity to grow in my field and contribute to the success of clinical trials in the district.” NORTH Foundation CEO Gilbert Lorquet celebrated the outstanding achievements of the scholarship recipients. “We are proud to support this initiative as we believe that investing in education and research is pivotal to driving medical innovation,” he said. “By supporting your academic journey, we are working to foster a new generation of leaders who will contribute significantly to healthcare advancements. “The importance of clinical trials can’t be overstated. They are essential for developing new treatments and improving patient outcomes. “All these gains could not be possible without this valuable partnership which is driving innovation and expertise in clinical trials, and creating impactful opportunities for staff to enhance their skills.”
Rania Salama, Shazia jan and Hayley Harris
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