Accessibility Tools

About Us

RDGU offers expert guidance and assistance to Northern Health staff and partners, ensuring that research endeavours adhere to rigorous ethical standards and effective governance practices. Our team is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of research participants and upholding the highest ethical standards across all research activities conducted under the auspices of Northern Health.

We provide comprehensive support services, including:

  1. Offering guidance on the preparation of governance applications
  2. Monitoring and overseeing approved research projects
  3. Providing training for novice researchers (coming soon)
  4. Offering support in research design and methodology (coming soon)
  5. Offering biostatistics expertise and support
  6. Providing guidance on research integrity matters
  7. Addressing complaints related to research activities
General research or clinical trials enquiries
(03) 8405 2008
(03) 8468 0737
Research governance enquiries
(03) 8468 0745
Location

Northern Health Research Development and Governance Unit
Level 3 NCHER Building
185 Cooper St
EPPING VIC 3076.

Meet the team!

Research Operations Manager – A/ Prof Justine Ellis
(03) 8468 0746
Research Development Manager – Dr Tilini Gunatillake
(03) 8468 0742
Research Quality Manager – Dr Catherine Offer
(03) 8468 0737
Clinical Biostatistician – Dr Mani Suleiman
(03) 8468 0763
Research Governance Officer – Flona Yousif
(03) 8468 0745
Research Governance Officer – Hala Mehdi
(03) 8468 0743
Research Governance Officer – Arwen Nguyen-Ngo
Senior Administrative Officer – Research – Brittany Szabo
(03) 8405 2008
Administrative Officer – Research – Preethi Holman

Who can I talk to for research integrity advice and support?

Research Integrity Advisor

The Research Integrity Advisor is appointed to provide advice to staff on issues relating to research practice and possible research misconduct or other Code breaches.

The Northern Health Research Integrity Advisor is A/Prof Prahlad Ho, Chair, Research Executive Committee

Designated Officer

The Designated Officer is a senior professional, or academic appointed to receive complaints about the conduct of research, or potential breaches and to oversee their management and investigation where required.

The Northern Health Designated Officer is A/Prof Prahlad Ho, Chair, Research Executive Committee

Latest News

  • Occupational Therapy Week 2026: Participation Matters
    Occupational Therapy Week 2026: Participation Matters

    Occupational Therapy Week, 20-27 October 2026, is an opportunity to celebrate the difference occupational therapists make every day, helping people participate in the activities, relationships and routines that matter…

    More

  • Peter’s path to connection.
    Peter’s path to connection.

    Residents at McLellan House are discovering how technology can support wellbeing, social connection and meaningful engagement through an innovative new addition to their lifestyle program. The BEAM Interactive Lifestyle…

    More

  • Get to know: Josselin Houenou
    Get to know: Josselin Houenou

    #WeAreNorthern “Facing unmet medical needs in clinical practice is a real incentive to pursue research. Listening to patients often inspires the research questions I investigate.” Research Week reminds us…

    More