Achievements against Priority Initiatives
Research, innovation and digital advances inform and improve the delivery of patient care 05
The care we deliver is digitally enabled and informed by research and data.
Tomorrow’s Medicine Today Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) has embedded clinical trials into its healthcare model, aiming to make trial participation a standard care option. Governance is led by the Chief Executive, the Executive Director of Research, and the Research, Innovation and Technology Committee. Safety and quality are maintained through ethical oversight, rigorous protocols, and partnerships with institutions like the University of Sydney and Macquarie University. The district’s research culture is supported by the Kolling Institute and the NORTH Foundation, which also drives philanthropic engagement. NSLHD has achieved global recognition for its clinical trials across oncology, geriatrics, nephrology, endocrinology, and more. Key trials in various fields of medicine include: • Radiation Oncology: Data-driven trials at Royal North Shore Hospital have improved cancer care. • Geriatric Pharmacology : The Drug Burden Index tool has reduced medication-related harm in older adults. • Kidney Disease: International trials led by Dr Brendon Neuen influenced WHO guidelines. • Rare Diseases: Trials have provided early access to life-saving treatments. • Cancer Research: The NORTH Sydney Trials and Research Van Norton Poche – NORTH STAR VNP – launched with a $20 million donation, is revolutionising cancer trials. • Consumer Engagement: Focus groups and inclusive trial designs have improved recruitment and outcomes.
NSLHD is expanding staff training, enhancing data infrastructure, and promoting inclusive trial designs. Long-term sustainability is supported by philanthropic investment and a culture of innovation.
The district’s commitment to transparency and public engagement is exemplified by the Tomorrow’s Medicine Today podcast, which features leading researchers discussing breakthroughs in care. The NSLHD Research Hub provides access to ongoing projects, trial opportunities, and community involvement, reinforcing the district’s vision of bringing tomorrow’s medicine to patients today.
Access Tomorrows medicine today podcasts from: https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Research/Pages/Tomorrows- medicine-today-podcast.aspx NSLHD Research Hub: https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Research/Pages/default.aspx
22 Safety and Quality Account 2024-2025 Report
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