Sydney researchers receive prestigious NHMRC awards – News – The University of Sydney

The University of SydneysCharles Perkins Centrewas named the recipient of theinauguralNHMRC Research Quality Award. The biennial award recognises excellence and outstanding contribution to ensuring the highest quality in health and medical research.

Selected by the NHMRC CEO in consultation with the Chairs of NHMRCs Research Committee and Research Quality Steering Committee, the award acknowledges the significant contribution the Centre has made to actively pursuing a research culture conducive to the highest quality research involving the use of animals.

To support its commitment to conducting high-quality animal research, the Charles Perkins Centre commenced a research and development program to implement actions recommended by NHMRCs best practice methodology in the use of animals for scientific purposes. Led by Associate ProfessorKieron Rooney, and working with local and international collaborators, the team is investigating the barriers and facilitators to engagement with pre-clinical trial registration and developing educational tools.

The program is delivering a cultural shift in the conduct of animal research that will enhance transparency and reproducibility, reduce animal use and, ultimately, deliver improvements in human health.

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