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Researchers

A range of expert supports to help upskill, connect, develop and protect research conducted at TRI. 

Industry

Commercial pathways supported by infrastructure, specialist staff and world-class facilities. 

Community

Maintaining connection and communication with health consumers for information sharing and support.

“TRI’s dedicated Engagement team proactively foster opportunities for connection, and in so doing, have set new benchmarks for facilitating discovery research and clinical trials in Australia and globally”.

Associate Professor Helen Benham

Executive Director, Translation

Meet our Engagement team

Glenda Colburn

Industry Development and Tenancy Manager
"I support industry growth and foster connections with research."

My role is to help grow networks and ensure the companies housed here can access the supports they need to mature their products for market – from introductions to venture capital firms, quality and regulatory checks, tax advice, IP attorneys, or clinical trial providers.
 
A key focus for me is enabling collaborations and initiatives that promote innovation, acceleration, and integration.

I am proud to be a part of these journeys and to be able to offer the world-class facilities, resources, and support services we provide at TRI.

Julia Renaud

Research Engagement & Impact Manager
"I promote the growth and development of researchers and their work."

My role is to develop and implement programs to support and enable translational research across the continuum, from discovery to improved patient health outcomes. In particular, I work with early and mid-career researchers and clinicians based at TRI. 

I create training and educational opportunities and initiatives to drive collaborations across the broader ecosystem.

My key focus is to help deliver measurable impact on improving medical research outcomes.

Benedette Watson

Research & Clinical Translation Manager
"I empower people to collaborate and create impact."

My role is to aid and support researcher, clinician, and health consumer collaborations. At TRI, we recognize and celebrate these connections and the opportunities they create.

Specifically, I ensure researchers and clinicians have the right supports when and where they are needed most, through grants, educational and networking programs, and our TRI Affiliates Program.

As well I drive connections between researchers and health consumers ensuring understanding of the ‘lived experience’ is embedded in research practice for improved outcomes.

Supporting Research and Industry

At TRI, our operational teams provide a range of support services for our partner organisation researchers, PAH clinicians, and industry tenants alike.

Solutions Provider

Scientific Services coordinate research support activities to ensure the smooth and efficient running of laboratory and workplace facilities, equipment and resources. Among other things, this dedicated team run TRI building inductions, coordinate equipment training and maintenance, safeguard lab spaces and ensure operational policies and protocols are adhered to. As the human touchpoint for researchers based at TRI, they are a key solution provider to enable the important work conducted at our facilities.

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