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The newly established Office of Health and Medical Research (OHMR) provides a clear direction for Queensland's health and medical research and development, with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wealth of Queenslanders.
Established within the Queensland Health, Centre for Healthcare Improvement OHMR aims to:
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promote Queensland research capability and opportunities;
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support health professionals to undertake research;
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invest in research and research infrastructure;
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facilitate new collaborations between clinicians, academia and industry;
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help translate research into practice and products;
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provide research ethics and governance advice and assistance; and
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provide intellectual property management guidance.
The Office of Health and Medical Research is divided into three teams that support the continuum of health and medical research activities:
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The Research Ethics and Governance Unit is responsible for consultation, development and review of State-wide policy for research ethics review and research governance. The unit provides a central portal of contact for researchers, research managers and study sponsors seeking advice and direction on ethical and governance issues associated with research.
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The Research Programs Unit is responsible for the development and administration of grant funding and fellowship programs to support clinical, medical and health professionals and researchers. The unit also fosters support for Queensland's health and medical industry through administration of dedicated assistance programs.
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The Research Coordination and Promotion Unit is responsible for coordinating our research effort across Queensland, promoting Queensland's expertise to national and international markets, promoting the programs available to support researchers, institutes and industry, and translating our research into clinical practice and products.
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