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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · 10d

Mary Stathopoulos from the MISCH co-design node is an Associate Investigator on a successful grant "Oral Health Care in Australia", led by Dr Tami Yap from the University of Melbourne Dental School 👏

Read the project: mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/mcct/news-an...

#dentalhealth #cancer #womeninstem

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · 29d

Katie and Shaie represented MISCH and MCCT at the 2025 ARMS Conference.

Katie volunteered as a judge for the poster sessions, supporting emerging voices in research management.

Read about the highlights:
clinicalresearch.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-eve...

MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Sep 8

Shaie and Jessie recently represented the MISCH Hub at The University of Melbourne's 2025 Professional Staff Conference "Unlock Untapped Potential". Read more: clinicalresearch.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-eve...

#ProfessionalDevelopment #StaffConference #OvercomingBarriers #Growth

MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Sep 2

A/Prof @kelamb.bsky.social recently presented at the 46th Annual Conference of the International Society for Clinical Biostatistics (ISCB) in Basel, Switzerland.

Read more: clinicalresearch.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-eve...

#Mentoring #PeerSupport #WomeninSTEM #STEM #Biostats #EarlyCareer

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are thrilled to congratulate Renata Phyland on her appointment as Clinical Trials Manager for the MACH and the MCCT Network 🎉Join us in celebrating this exciting milestone for Renata and the clinical trials community! 👏https://shorturl.at/zsI6k

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Aug 5

Congrats to Prof Adam Deane on his appointment as the new Clinical Director, MCCT👏🎉The MCCT operates under the oversight of the University of Melbourne and brings together world-leading clinical trial expertise to advance medical innovation nationwide.
🔗https://shorturl.at/JmxO7

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Australian Museum Eureka Prizes @eurekaprizes.bsky.social · Jul 31

Associate Professor @kelamb.bsky.social is a finalist for the @utsengage.bsky.social Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Researchers.

Learn more: youtu.be/js5ZYe1JHO8

#EurekaPrizes @mischhub.bsky.social @vicbiostat.bsky.social

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Jul 31

Congrats to @kelamb.bsky.social Lamb - finalist for the Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Researchers!
Her dedication to nurturing statistical talent and promoting inclusivity in the field is truly inspiring 👏🥂 Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=js5Z...

Associate Professor Karen Lamb – Finalist, 2025 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Mentor of Researchers

YouTube video by Australian Museum

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Jul 29

The University of Melbourne's Centre for Clinical Trials and the MISCH Hub recently hosted the second annual Platform Clinical Trial Workshop, bringing together researchers, clinicians, biostatisticians and research administrators to explore the future of clinical trials. 🔗https://shorturl.at/ZMoXq

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Jul 14

🔍 Looking for your next big opportunity in Bayesian statistics? Join the team at Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity as a Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Bayesian analysis.

📍 Based in Melbourne | 💼 Apply now: unimelb.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/UoM_External...

Research Assistant / Research Fellow in Bayesian Statistics

Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 2 years  Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences  Department/School: Department of Infectious Diseases Salary: Level A – $85,555 to $116,094 (P...

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Jul 14

Little Luna brightened our day with a surprise visit to the MISCH office today! 🐶💙 Nothing like puppy cuddles to lift the research spirit!

#DogsInTheOffice #OfficeDogs #PetFriendlyOffice #DogsofOffice

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Jul 10

🚨Join our team at the University of Melbourne as a RA/Research Fellow in Biostats. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful public health research within a supportive and collaborative environment.
📅 Applications close: 28 July 2025
👉 lnkd.in/gCRhts9K

Methods and Implementation Support for Clinical and Health research Hub hiring Research Assistant / Research Fellow in Biostatistics in Parkville, Victoria, Australia | LinkedIn

Posted 3:25:23 AM. Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 12 months (maternity cover)  Faculty: Faculty of Medicine…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Jul 1

Congratulations to A/Prof Karen Lamb, Co-Head of Biostatistics in the MISCH Hub, who has been awarded $200,000 in funding to lead the Cohort Studies expansion phase of the Health Studies Australian National Data Asset (HeSANDA).
🔗 lnkd.in/gNqZW6gq
@ardc.edu.au

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Jun 17

Prof Adam Deane, A/Prof An Duy Tran, A/Prof @Emily Karahalios and Dr Sophie Zaloumis have co-authored a significant new publication in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). The article presents findings from the TARGET trial.

🔗 shorturl.at/VscO7

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Melbourne Centre for Clinical Trials and Melbourne Academic Centre for Health is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Trials Manager to join our team.
📅 Applications close: 20 June 2025

👉 Apply now: lnkd.in/gPhneCtu

#ClinicalTrials #ResearchCareers #MCCT #MACH #MelbourneJobs

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · May 29

Congratulations to Dr Alistair McLean, MISCH biostatistician, on being awarded an MRFF Early to Mid-Career Researchers Grant 2024 as a Chief Investigator 👏
Read more: clinicalresearch.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-eve...

#MRFFGrant #SleepApnoea #GrantSuccess #SpinalCord #Biostats

MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · May 27

📢 Don’t forget to register for our two-day short course exploring the essentials of designing and planning randomised trials.

🗓️ 21–22 July 2025
🌐 Available online & in-person
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST
🎓 Secure your spot today: clinicalresearch.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/training-res...

MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · May 21

Yesterday, MCCT and the MISCH Hub proudly celebrated International Clinical Trials Day 2025 🎉
We came together to recognise the vital role clinical trials play in advancing healthcare and improving patient outcomes.🔗 clinicalresearch.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-eve...

MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · May 14

Great to see Katie presenting at INORMS 2025!
"It was a great opportunity to showcase the co-design and development of Health Data Australia and share my perspective on Open Science as a global movement.”
shorturl.at/Jds7b #ARDC

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · May 13

Congratulations to Professor Douglas Boyle, Health Informatics lead at the MISCH Hub on his promotion to the position of Academic Director, Digital Research Academic Convenorship (DRAC) 👏 👏 👏

Read the latest MISCH news: clinicalresearch.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/news-and-eve...

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · May 12

Shaie O'Brien, MISCH Manager and Katie Ozdowska, Clinical Trials Node Manager, are proudly representing the University of Melbourne at the INORMS 2025 Congress. This global event brings together leaders in research management from around the world. 🔗 shorturl.at/0fUA2
#ARMS #ARDC #INORMS #EARMA

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Apr 30

Our biostatistician Fiona McManus and Dr Arunika De Silva show that digital health education tools can empower patients and support self-management in osteoarthritis care. 💻🦴
🔗 shorturl.at/mXO8T

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Apr 17

Join us Wed 14 May as our biostatisticians @drkarenlamb.bsky.social & Phoebe Fitzpatrick address p-value misconceptions, explain the interpretation of p-values & confidence intervals & emphasise the importance of clinical significance in health research.

Register ➡️ ow.ly/yB4W50VAzoo #EMCR

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MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Apr 15

Clinical trials are the cornerstone of medical and public health research. In this two-day course, the MISCH team and the CEBU from the MRCI will provide an overview of the key issues in designing and planning a randomised trial.
🗓️ 21-22 July 2025🕘 9am-5pm AEST
➡️Register: shorturl.at/Dmu5y

MISCH hub @mischhub.bsky.social · Apr 14

A/Prof @kelamb.bsky.social highlights how effective mentoring relationships not only empower individuals but also contribute to the long-term health of disciplines like statistics and data science.
👉 shorturl.at/zBNg4

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