COSA and Cooperative Groups Enabling Project

In 2005, COSA and the Cancer Cooperative Trials Groups (CCTGs) successfully applied for an NHMRC Enabling Grant.  We were awarded $1.84 million over five years.  This funding ended in June 2010.

In those five years considerable achievements have been made to improve and standardise clinical trials across Australia.  The three most significant achievements were the:

1. formation and continuation of the Executive Officers’ network;
2. umbrella clinical trials insurance scheme;
3. educational programs for clinical trial staff.

While NHMRC funding has not continued, COSA and the cooperative groups have been actively exploring other means of contributing to the independent trials program in Australia.  Work continues to submit submissions to government, develop and maintain quality assurance through training, develop protocols for clinical trials and establish and build a consumer network for cooperative trials groups.

Members can view further information about the enabling project in the members' area.  For additional information please contact:

Prof Steve Ackland
Chief Investigator
Phone +61 2 4921 1155
Email: stephen.ackland@newcastle.edu.au