Three cutting-edge clinical trials will be underway within months following the launch of a world-leading cancer clinical trials centre at RNSH. Her Excellency the Honourable Ms Sam Mostyn AC joined more than 200 people for the historic launch of NORTH Sydney Trials and Research Van Norton Poche (NORTH STAR VNP) which has been made possible by a transformative $20 million gift from the late Kay Van Norton Poche and her husband Greg. It was Kay’s vision to establish a clinical trials centre to ensure equitable access to the very latest treatments for all Australians, especially those in rural, regional and
Aboriginal communities. The centre is a ground-breaking partnership between NSLHD and the world-renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. It will be based across both Royal North Shore and North Shore Private hospitals. NSLHD Chair of Research Professor Bruce Robinson said the centre will fast-track access to international clinical trials, offering hope to patients and their families across the country. “We’re looking to improve collaboration between hospitals, doctors and allied health professionals so every patient can participate
Her Excellency Governor General Sam Mostyn AC (centre) flanked by Anthony Schembri (L), Gilbert Lorquet (R) and other dignitaries
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