Barwon Health has been conducting clinical trial research for more than 25 years. Our longevity and success is thanks to thousands of volunteers, who dedicate their time to support research and improve the health of our region and future generations.
Numerous studies have demonstrated better clinical outcomes for clinical trial participants irrespective of treatment allocation (active intervention or control group) because of the expert monitoring and treatment they receive as part of the clinical trial.
For more information about clinical trials in specific therapeutic areas, please contact the trial unit manager (listed below).
To view the Barwon Health Clinical Trials Site Profile, please click here.
Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre
As the overarching system and infrastructure for conducting and reporting clinical trials at Barwon Health, the Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre will improve training opportunities, research capacity and consumer access to novel treatments in the Greater Geelong community.
To find out more, please click here to visit the ACCTC webpage or contact
Bree Sarah
Research Operations Manager, Adrian Costa Clinical Trials Centre, Barwon Health
Ph (03) 4215 2875
Clinical Trial Unit Managers
| Cardiology
Krystle Wilson |
Endocrinology / Diabetes / Infectious Diseases/ Vaccines
Kate Ellis |
Neuroscience
Katrina Sangster |
| Oncology/Haematology
Dr Chiara Bortolasci & Karen Aitken |
ICU Clinical Trial Research
Jemma Trickey |
Mental Health
A/Prof Olivia Dean |
| Palliative Care
Anna Dowd |
Anaesthetics
Rachel Fiddes & Dr Melissa Formica |
Surgery
Ph (03) 4215 2001
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| Orthopaedics
Dr Vicky Kuriel |
Emergency
Dr Julian Stella |
Paediatrics
Nicola Cooley |
Page last updated: July 8, 2026