THE Federal Government has announced the provision of $33 million for medical research trials and fellowships, with Health Minister Greg Hunt detailing the funding as part of an announcement for International Clinical Trials Day yesterday.
Initiatives include $13 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to support studies into key public health areas which contribute to the highest burden of disease, including the application of precision medicine.
The Australian Clinical Trials Alliance will receive $5 million to support its work ensuring Australia maintains its world-leading clinical trial standards; there is $7 million over four years to help redesign state and territory clinical trial operating systems and establish a one-stop shop to "centralise, streamline and rationalise clinical trial administration".
Other projects funded include international cooperation to address pandemics and tackle antimicrobial resistance.
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