Katarzyna Zalewska

In my current role, I deliver the base level of clinical research management services within the Division of Cancer Services (specialisation Haematology) to the stakeholders and customers of Queensland Health by: ▪ Coordinating collaborative cancer group, commercial sponsor and local investigator-initiated research for the Division of Cancer Services; ▪ Ensuring all clinical research activities are carried out in accordance with Good Clinical Practice; ▪ Providing information and support to patients with cancer, relatives and carers of patient and colleagues.

In this role, I coordinated clinical research projects, liaised with the ethics committee in obtaining ethics approvals and with the other key persons involved in research projects including statisticians, health economists, and clinicians in arranging research meetings and obtaining the relevant information. Additionally, I collected and maintained accurate detailed records and enter data for administrative, strategic or research purposes and set priorities, monitored and adjusted workflow for the Research Team to ensure all activities, projects and tasks are completed Key achievements: Approved human ethics submission and site-specific assessments in accordance with ICH Good Clinical Practice and the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research within the first 2 months of my work. Successful coordination and management of the research team activities including organising research meetings and enrolling new team members (e.g. indigenous consultants and clinical coordinators). Provide feedback to the research team regarding the ethics and governance requirement which resulted in the efficient submission of the required documents Preparation of the grant application to secure funding for further trials

I was granted a PhD position at the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) where I joined a research group focused on research in the area of stroke recovery and have received two highly competitive research scholarships from the University of Newcastle. I work closely with the clinical research groups and I am familiar with the evaluation and terminology of medical data.

In Biomibo company I was responsible for the product development, company administration, orders and contact with companies as well as analysis of the reports. I am also a co-author of two of the publications from this period.

During my internship I was involved in project “Matrix metalloproteinases (especially MMP-9) and their endogenous inhibitors in neuronal plasticity”. Working in Nencki's Institute prepared me to work independently on the project. I was also responsible for orders and contact with companies.

I had been awarded with a scholarship from Singaporean government organisation A*star. I joined research group focused on long QT syndrome investigation and potential treatment. Except unique experience in research I also had possibility to work in the international team.