Strategic Translational Research and Platforms (STRaP) Committee
The role of the Strategic Translational Research and Platforms (STRaP) Committee is to identify strategic opportunities to develop translational research through shared strategic direction and collaboration across MACH and industry partners.
The committee is underpinned by Translational Platforms to develop Tomorrow’s Healthcare as articulated in the MACH Strategy 2020 to 2025 which include:
- Clinical Research Support Hub
- Data-Driven Healthcare Platform
- Clinical Research Imaging Platform
- Medical Devices and Implantables Platform
- Melbourne Therapeutics Development Leadership Group
- Precision Medicine Platform
- Human Immunology, Immunotherapy and Vaccines Platform
- Researcher Clinical Accreditation Platform
Note: This is not an exhaustive list and further Translational Platforms may be established based on need and opportunity.
Chair
MACH SUPPORT
Nick Walsh
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Responsibilities include:
- Identifying strategic opportunities to develop translational research across MACH
- Overseeing the designation, development and operation of MACH Translational Platforms
- Providing advice and strategic direction (as required) to the MACH Board
- Co-ordinating advocacy for and in response to major funding opportunities across MACH and precinct partners
- Identifying potential partners for industry engagement
Meeting dates 2023
1-23 Tuesday, 14 March
2-23 Monday 29 May
3-23 Monday, 4 September
4-23 Tuesday, 27 November
| Name: | Affiliations: | Bio: |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Arthur Christopoulos | Monash University | Full Bio |
| Professor Matthias Ernst | Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute | Full Bio |
| Professor Doug Hilton AO | WEHI | Full Bio |
| Professor Ricky Johnstone | Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre | Full Bio |
| Professor Tom Kay | St Vincent’s Institute | Full Bio |
| Mr Robert Klupacs | Bionics Institute | Full Bio |
| Erica Kneipp | CSIRO | Full Bio |
| Professor Sharon Lewin AO | Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity | Full Bio |
| Professor Keith Martin | Centre for Eye Research Australia | Full Bio |
| Dr Andrew Nash | CSL Ltd | Full Bio |
| Professor Kathryn North AC | Murdoch Children's Research Institute | Full Bio |
| Professor Trevor Kilpatrick | The Florey Institute | Full Bio |
| Professor Sir John Savill | Melbourne Academic Centre for Health | Full Bio |
| Professor Alicia Spittle | The University of Melbourne | Full Bio |