Resources
Whether you’re a researcher, trial participant, or committee member, this hub brings together Bellberry’s podcasts, videos, newsletters, definitions, useful links, and key reports — all in one place. If you can’t find what you need, please contact the Bellberry Office. We’re here to help.
Impact Report 2025
We’re proud to share Bellberry’s 2025 Impact Report – our first report bringing together key insights, data and achievements from the past…
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Bellberry Office Easter Closure 2026
The Bellberry office will be closed for the Easter break on Friday 3 April and Monday 6 April. Reopening at 9am on…
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2026 Podcast Season: More About NAMs
When a potential new medicine is tested on humans for the first time it is a milestone. It is thoroughly tested for…
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Bellberry Newsletter – Summer 2025
Welcome to our newsletter for summer 2025. The Bell contains a roundup of the activities Bellberry has been involved with in the…
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2025-26 Meeting & Submission Dates
Our end of year meeting and submission dates are as follows: The Bellberry office will be closed from COB Wed 24 December…
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Project Officer Vacancy
Project Officer – Adelaide, Full time We're seeking a Project Officer with strong auditing and governance experience to help deliver services that…
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2025/26 Bellberry-Viertel Fellow Announced
Last month at the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Gala Dinner in Canberra our new Bellberry-Viertel Fellow was announced! Congratulations…
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2025-26 Meeting & Submission Dates
Our end of year meeting and submission dates are as follows: The Bellberry office will be closed from COB Wed 24 December…
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National Statement Updates 2025
The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research is the principal reference for research involving humans in Australia and is the…
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Operations Update 28
In the September issue of our Operations Update please find articles on: New Bellberry office address New eProtocol registrations contact email Bellberry…
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Bellberry User Satisfaction Survey
As Australia’s largest provider of Human Research Ethics Committee services, Bellberry places great value on understanding the experience our users have of…
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International Research Administrators Day
Today, September 25, we celebrate International Research Administrators Day! This globally recognised day honours the contribution of Research Administrators in supporting and…
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NAMs workshop summary report released
We are pleased to release the summary report from the Bellberry & ASCEPT New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) Introductory Workshop, held in Melbourne,…
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ACTA Trial of the Year Award Winner
On May 20, 2025, the Australian Clinical Trials Alliance (ACTA) hosted its annual Trial of the Year Awards, coinciding with International Clinical…
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Clinical Trial Activity Report (CTAR) 2024
Report highlights international confidence in Australian clinical trials Global investment in Australian clinical trials is strong, with two thirds of Australian clinical…
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Podcast Episode 12: From Lab to Life
Worldwide there is growing focus on using NAMs (Non-Animal Models also known as Novel Approach Methods) in the development of therapeutics. In…
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Participant Engagement at Scientific Meetings
Bellberry is delighted to share details of our grant program to support participant engagement at scientific meetings. Conference organisers can apply to…
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Join the Team at Bellberry
Bellberry is a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference in the research community. Our culture is built…
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Join Our Team!
Are you looking for a meaningful career where your administrative skills and experience have a real impact? Do you want to be…
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Podcast Episode 11: From Lab To Life
In 2004 Bellberry was founded as a paradigm breaker. We are an institutionally independent not-for-profit company that offers Human Research Ethics Committee…
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All About NAMs
Worldwide there is growing focus on using NAMs (Non-Animal Models also known as Novel Approach Methods) in the development of therapeutics. In other words, removing animals from pre-clinical testing. In this episode of From Lab to Life, we take you to a symposium hosted by Bellberry and ASCEPT (Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists) held late in 2024. Regulators, ethicists, researchers and industry gathered to discuss shaping a nationally coordinated approach – find out more in “All About NAMs”.
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Eye on The Prize
In 2004 Bellberry was founded as a disrupter and paradigm breaker. An institutionally independent not-for-profit company that offers Human Research Ethics Committee services. Today Bellberry provides ethics reviews for more than 40% of the CTN clinical trials that take place in Australia and has re-invested $12 million into the research sector. In 2024 we celebrated 20 years of Bellberry with a focus on the difference we’ve made since we began. This was recognised with Bellberry winning the Telstra Best of Business award for Championing health late last year. In this episode of From Lab to Life called “Eye on The Prize” we hear about the impact of Bellberry from some of the people we work with.
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The Balancing Act
In 'The Balancing Act' we meet Professor Andrew Wilson AO, the recently retired Chair of the PBAC. Andrew is a former Chief Medical Officer of Victoria and has spent his career trying to get the best possible outcomes in public health through our state and federal governments. For someone focused on evidence based research, engaging in the political system can be a huge challenge.
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It’s All About the Participant
Without the patient or participant we would not have clinical trials. These are the people who, in some cases, are volunteering to have treatments that have never been tried on humans before. In 'It’s All About the Participant' we hear first-hand about what it’s like to be the participant and ask how could the experience be improved for others? In Episode 9 of From Lab to Life we take a deep dive into the experience of those that have been on life-changing clinical trials.
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The Quiet Achiever
In 'The Quiet Achiever' we met someone who has made an extraordinary contribution to Australian health in a career spanning over six decades. Professor Emeritus Lloyd Sansom AO started his career as a pharmacist, going on to become Professor of Pharmacy as well as Head of the School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences at the University of South Australia. In 2002 he was awarded an AO and in 2004 his contribution to the University was recognised with the naming of the Sansom Institute for Health Research. He was also Chair of the Australian Pharmaceutical Advisory Council from 1991-2000 and Chair for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee from 2001-2012. Recently Lloyd retired as a member of Bellberry’s Board and in this episode he gives us insight into his life, work and lessons learnt.
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On the Horizon
What are the changes in medical treatment that are going to affect us in the coming years? In our latest episode of From Lab to Life we hear from three researchers and Bellberry HREC members who have a front row seat to the latest developments. 'On the Horizon' reveals that one of the biggest influences on medical innovation is the pandemic. Despite having a devastating effect across the globe it has forced immense change in medical research.
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Speaking From Experience
In this episode of From Lab to Life, we hear the insights from some of the smartest researchers in the country about how they have succeeded in their careers. In 'Speaking From Experience' we hear from Laureate Professor Ingrid Scheffer, Professor Doug Hilton, Emeritus Professor Ian Frazer, Professors Marnie Blewitt, Kim Jacobson and Di Yu about how they have navigated a successful path in the complex and demanding field of medical research.
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All In A Day’s Work
Bellberry’s award winning work is supported by a dedicated, talented and growing team. In this episode, 'All In A Day's Work',we meet some of the members of the Bellberry team and find out why they do what they do. They give us an insight into the organisation, the work they do and what gets them out of bed every day.
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Tackling A Wicked Problem
Bellberry has a record of bringing people from all sides of the fence together to make progress in some of the most difficult issues in medical research. In this episode, 'Tackling A Wicked Problem', we hear from experts from across the globe who were brought together by Bellberry to attend an International Scientific Congress in Adelaide in June 2023 to examine how to achieve better outcomes for patients when it comes to accelerated access to potentially beneficial medicines.
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Chasing The Money
As a Not-For-Profit organisation, Bellberry allocates surplus funds raised from HREC review back into the health and medical research sector. In this episode, ‘Chasing The Money’, we hear about Bellberry’s flagship philanthropic program, the Bellberry-Viertel Fellowship, and the impact this funding can have on research careers.
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Behind Closed Doors
The role of a Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) is to ensure that all kinds of research involving or impacting on humans conform to the highest standards of ethical practice and academic integrity. In this episode, ‘Behind Closed Doors’, we meet four members of Bellberry’s HRECs to understand what motivates people to take on this responsibility and how the process works.
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Creating Difference
As Bellberry celebrates its 20th year of operation in 2023/24, in this first episode ‘Creating Difference’ we speak with Bellberry’s CEO, Kylie Sproston, to understand what Bellberry is and how it works.
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Introducing Bellberry’s new podcast series
Introducing Bellberry’s new podcast series, From Lab To Life – join us as we go behind the scenes to understand more about the clinical trial and medical research sector.
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Useful Links
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Reports & Brochures
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Operations Updates
Process changes, policy refinements, and system enhancements for researchers and members.
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