News & Insights
Welcome to Bellberry’s blog. Here we publish commentary, updates, feature posts, and thought leadership on research ethics, regulation, participant experience, and system change. Discover what’s happening across the research and ethics landscape in Australia and beyond.
SALHN Research Week 2023
Bellberry is exhibiting at SALHN (Southern Adelaide Local Health Network) Research Week this Wednesday the 20th September – come and visit us at this exciting event showcasing local and international talent in health and medical research!
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Christmas & New Year 2023/24 meeting and submission dates
Day Meeting Date Submission Date Wednesday 6 December 22 November Wednesday 13 December 29 November Wednesday 20 December 6 December Bellberry office closure: Saturday 23 December 2023 to Tuesday 2 January 2024 Wednesday 3 January 13 December Wednesday 10 January 20 December Wednesday 17 January 3 January Wednesday 24 January 10 January HREC meetings are […]
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ARMS 2023
The ARMS 2023 conference is an in-person conference that will take place in Sydney from 6 – 8 September. The conference theme is “Shifting Sands: Embracing the Diverse Future of Research Management” and it encourages us to harness uncertainty and change to cultivate a more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable future. Trina O’Donnell, Director of Strategic projects […]
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DIA 2023 Global Annual Meeting
Join us in Boston, June 25-29, 2023 The DIA 2023 Global Annual Meeting invites industry, regulatory, government, academics, and patients to network, problem-solve, and discuss global and local challenges facing the life sciences community. Hosted in Boston, DIA 2023 is unique in presenting the entire healthcare value chain ranging from policy and regulations to R&D, marketing […]
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2023 TROG
Bellberry are proud to be a Bronze sponsor of the TROG (Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group) Annual Scientific Meeting 2023 which is being held here in Adelaide, 19 – 22 June. The conference theme Accelerating Forward, demonstrates the need for us to have a vision to keep moving forward in cancer research and work together […]
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ARCS 2023
The 2023 ARCS Annual Conference (6–8 June 2023) will be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Darling Harbour, Sydney. The ARCS Annual Conference brings together industry professionals, consumers, patients, practitioners, researchers and academia to unite, educate, inform and network. Bellberry is delighted to be attending, speaking and exhibiting at ARCS this year. Come and […]
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International Clinical Trials Day 2023
On Monday in celebration of International Clinical Trials Day on 20 May, the Bellberry team supported and acknowledged all the amazing achievements that result from clinical research, by hosting a clinical trials themed afternoon tea. Andy Phay, Cancer Clinical Research Manager at SA Health joined us for a discussion about the key considerations and priorities […]
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Bellberry Clinical Trial Activity Report for 2022
On International Clinical Trials Day, we’re proud to publish the Bellberry Clinical Trial Activity Report for 2022. This annual publication represents over one third of the Australia wide CTN trial activity across the development lifecycle. This report demonstrates capability and capacity in a broad range of research areas. It also captures the originating funding location […]
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AusMedtech 2023
Discover the latest in Medical Technology at the 2023 AusMedtech Conference in Adelaide. With expert keynotes, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions, you’ll gain insights into the trends and breakthroughs that are propelling the industry forward. Register now to discover a strong line up of speakers on topics that include Australian manufacturing success stories, navigating the […]
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AAHRPP Annual Conference 2023
2023 AAHRPP Annual Conference: Challenge and Change in Charm City The 2023 Annual Conference of the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP) is just around the corner! This year’s conference will take place from May 16 – 18 and will bring together researchers, IRB professionals, and other experts in human research […]
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Bellberry Host International Scientific Congress
LAST CHANCE FOR EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION – CLOSES 19 MAY! Join us at Bellberry’s International Scientific Congress in Adelaide on Friday 23 June 2023: “Toward a Coordinated Approach for Managing Accelerated Patient Access to Promising Medicines. Balancing Patient, Regulator, HTA, Payer, and Other Stakeholder Needs” Programme governance by a Scientific Advisory Committee, chaired by Professor Emeritus […]
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Careers@Bellberry
Bellberry consists of a team of highly professional, innovative and dedicated people who are committed to making a difference within the research community. Our culture is built on shared values: Making a difference Working together with integrity and respect Professional and Responsive Future looking and forward-thinking. That combination helps our professionals make a difference each […]
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VCTEC Annual Conference
Clinical Trials – Quality or Quantity? V-CTEC (Victorian Clinical Trials Education Centre) is holding it’s inaugural annual conference on 2 & 3 March with both online and physical attendance options available. Please click here for the full agenda. Several of the Bellberry team members will be attending this session remotely and we look forward to […]
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New Round of Participant Engagement Grants
Last year, Bellberry launched a pilot grant program to support participant engagement at scientific meetings. Conference organisers were encouraged to apply for funding to create and/or enhance participant-centric programs, with the overarching goal of improving research by embracing the participant voice. Bellberry was thrilled to receive a larger-than-expected number of high-quality applications. Successful applicants were: […]
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Guidance for complex study designs
Bellberry is further developing guidance with respect to complex study designs (such as platform, adaptive and umbrella protocols), which includes how these applications are presented to our Committees for review. Aligned to our purpose, the quality of a Bellberry Committee review is part of the foundation of our service. While we acknowledge complex study designs […]
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Human Research Ethics Committees
Discover how Bellberry's committees operate and maintain the highest ethical standards in research.
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Monitoring & Quality
Learn about Bellberry's continuous improvement and oversight processes that ensure accountability.
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Grant Activities
See how Bellberry reinvests in research education and participant-focused initiatives.
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