BENDIGO Health has announced the creation of its first-ever chair of clinical research role, a position that will be funded by Agnico Eagle Mines, the operator of Fosterville Gold Mine.<\/p>\n
The new chair will be recruited to drive high-quality, evidence-based clinical research at the hospital with the recruitment process beginning soon.<\/p>\n
Bendigo Health board deputy chair Professor Carol McKinstry said the role is a “transformative investment” in the region’s future health.<\/p>\n
“[It] will expand research in our region and, most importantly, lead to better outcomes for patients,” she said.<\/p>\n
“By bringing together doctors, researchers and academic partners, the initiative will improve healthcare right here in the region, meaning patients can access innovative treatments closer to home.”<\/p>\n
The chair of clinical research is expected to accelerate Bendigo Health’s capability to deliver local clinical trials, giving patients new opportunities to access cutting-edge therapies without needing to travel to metropolitan centres.<\/p>\n
By embedding clinician-researchers within Bendigo Health, the role’s purpose will be to support a stronger, highly skilled workforce that integrates research with frontline care, benefiting patients now and into the future.<\/p>\n
Executive director of medical services, Dr Seema Bagia, said the position will be central to Bendigo Health’s long-term research strategy.<\/p>\n
“Patients in the Loddon Mallee will benefit directly,” she said.<\/p>\n
“More research means new treatments, improved care, and a stronger focus on complex diseases, all delivered closer to home.”<\/p>\n
Agnico Eagle’s vice president of Australia operations Ion Hann said the mining company is proud to back healthcare research.<\/p>\n
“[It] makes a real difference,” he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BENDIGO Health has announced the creation of its first-ever chair of clinical research role, a position that will be funded by Agnico Eagle Mines, the operator of Fosterville Gold Mine. The new chair will be recruited to drive high-quality, evidence-based clinical research at the hospital with the recruitment process beginning soon. Bendigo Health board deputy […]<\/p>\n