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.
Christmas and New Year 2021/22 meeting and submission dates
Day Meeting Date Submission Date Wednesday 1 December 17 November Wednesday 8 December 24 November Wednesday 15 December 1 December Wednesday 22 December 8 December Bellberry Office Closure: Saturday 25 December 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022 Wednesday 5 January 15 December Wednesday 12 January 22 December Wednesday 19 January 5 January Tuesday 25 […]
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2021 ACTA Annual Scientific Meeting
Registrations are now open for the virtual 2021 ACTA Annual Scientific Meeting! Bellberry is delighted to once again sponsor the ACTA Annual Scientific Meeting. This year’s meeting will focus on Strengthening the pipeline for clinical trials. At a time when the spotlight is firmly on clinical trials across the globe, there has never been a more critical […]
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2021 AAHMS Annual Meeting
The Academy’s 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting will be delivered online over two half days, where invited international and national presenters will explore and discuss ‘The impact of research’. Click here for the full event program
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AusBiotech 2021
Join Bellberry throughout AusBiotech 2021. The week includes: A week of interactive online programming, accessible live and on-demand for a further 30 days International and national keynote speakers Expert panel discussions The AusBiotech and Johnson & Johnson Innovation Industry Excellence Awards 2021 A week of virtual AusPartnering, AusBiotech’s business matching programme Networking lounge to engage, […]
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Christmas and New Year 2021/22 meeting and submission dates
Day Meeting Date Submission Date Wednesday 1 December 17 November Wednesday 8 December 24 November Wednesday 15 December 1 December Wednesday 22 December 8 December Bellberry Office Closure: Saturday 25 December 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022 Wednesday 5 January 15 December Wednesday 12 January 22 December Wednesday 19 January 5 January Tuesday 25 […]
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Bellberry Staff Update
We were delighted to welcome two new HREC Officers (HO’s) to the team recently. Pam Sim and Sav Perera joined us in June. Both Pam and Sav have studied in the science area and are a welcome addition to our growing HO team. We are also excited to welcome Helen Daykin and Jo Carino […]
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Progress and Final Reporting Refresher
Progress reporting realignment initiative We have seen significant improvement with compliance since Bellberry began a significant progress reporting realignment initiative. The primary objectives of the project were to: Progress and final reporting: guidance materials Bellberry provides the following documents relating to progress and final reporting: MAR G4 Progress and final reports This guidance outlines researcher […]
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White Coats Foundation Presents a Two-Part Webinar Series
This month the White Coats Foundation are launching a two-part webinar series titled ‘De-Mystifying Consumer and Community Involvement in Research.‘ The White Coats Foundation looks at “de-mystifying” consumer and community involvement in research via a two-part webinar series that aims to: The two sessions will be held on Weds 15 and Weds 22 September.
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Bellberry-Viertel Fellow recognised by AAHMS
We are delighted to announce that Bellberry-Viertel Fellow Prof Di Yu has been recognised by the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences’ (AAHMS) with the Jian Zhou Medal. The Jian Zhou Medal is awarded to scientists working to battle breast cancer, autoimmune and infectious diseases who have been recognised for their outstanding discoveries. Professor […]
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Christmas and New Year 2021/22 meeting and submission dates
Day Meeting Date Submission Date Wednesday 1 December 17 November Wednesday 8 December 24 November Wednesday 15 December 1 December Wednesday 22 December 8 December Bellberry Office Closure: Saturday 25 December 2021 to Monday 3 January 2022 Wednesday 5 January 15 December Wednesday 12 January 22 December Wednesday 19 January 5 January Tuesday 25 […]
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COVID-19 Latest
In light of the recent COVID developments both in SA and across Australia, we’d like to take this opportunity to remind you that Bellberry is available as always to support and assist you in your HREC submission. If you have any questions regarding amendments that need to be made to your study in response to […]
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Radiation Refresher
Bellberry provides the following documents relating to applications that involve radiation: BA G13 Ionising RadiationThis guidance outlines the requirements where research applications involve the use of ionising radiation. BA F13.1.1 Standard clauses – ionising radiationThis form provides sites with example clauses for inclusion in the PICF.If the medical imaging used is the same as standard […]
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Bellberry HREC members recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Not-For-Profit and philanthropic leaders have been recognised and celebrated for their service to the community in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Charity, humanitarian and philanthropic leaders shone through for their continued tireless work for the community despite the challenges they have faced. Bellberry is delighted to share that two of our HREC members have […]
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Bellberry Member 2021 NHMRC Ethics Award Recipient
Bellberry is delighted to share that one of our HREC Members, Professor Ian Olver, has been awarded the NHMRC ethics award for his significant contribution to Australian health and medical research ethics over the last decade. Further information on the award and other award recipients can be found on the NHMRC website. Ian’s background to […]
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ARCS 2021 Roundup
The ARCS conference earlier this month was a resounding success. Bellberry representatives Alison Barr (Quality Manager), Chloe Shard (Team Leader), Reuben Jacobs (Manager for Business and Strategic Projects) and Jerneen Williams (EPCT Manager) all attended and ‘manned’ the Bellberry booth. They were delighted to meet so many new faces and talk about our HRECs and […]
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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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