Professor Guy Maddern was reappointed to the position of Director of Research at TQEH-BHI for a five year term in April 2015. This leadership position has been critical to furthering the aims of research excellence and enhancing the research reputation of TQEH.
In August 2019 Associate Professor Joy Rathjen was appointed as Scientific Director in a position supported by The Hospital Research Foundation (THRF).
The following support structures exist at the BHI:
- BHI Policy Committee
- Research Secretariat
- BHI Facility Manager
- BHI Communications Officer
Established in 1996, the Clinical Development Research Centre, now the Basil Hetzel Institute Policy Committee, provides strategic advice for the running of the BHI and to optimise the available support programs across The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH).
The Committee is comprised of senior representatives from:
- the two Universities with whom the Hospital is affiliated, The University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia
- academic Heads of Departments at TQEH (Medicine & Surgery)
- the scientific community
Sub-Committees assist the BHI Policy Committee as required:
- TQEH Research Expo Organising Committee, chaired by Dr Prue Cowled, Discipline of Surgery, The University of Adelaide, in the planning and running of the annual Research Expo event.
- Scholarship Selection Sub Committee, chaired by Professor Guy Maddern in awarding a range of Scholarships funded by The Hospital Research Foundation.
- The Institute Management Committee, chaired by Dr Rosanna Tavella, Translational Vascular Function Research Collaborative, The University of Adelaide. Terms of Reference for The Institute Management Committee are available.
The Research Secretariat undertakes a range of activities to assist the Director of Research at the BHI in promoting, fostering and administering quality research activity across TQEH. Support to staff and students includes:
- Research grant information; advice on administrative aspects of grant applications; lodgement of applications to granting bodies; advice on outcome of grant applications; reporting activities as required.
- Scholarship information; advice on administrative aspects of scholarship applications; lodgement of applications to granting bodies; advice on outcome of scholarship applications as appropriate; administration of scholarship finances, including maintenance; reporting activities as required.
- Data collection (Annual Research Report; ABS)
Contact details:
Ground floor, The Institute (DX 465101)
Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
28 Woodville Road
Woodville South SA 5011
Email: gwenda.graves@sa.gov.au
Phone: +61 8 8222 6870
Fax: +61 8 8222 7872
The BHI Facility Manager is responsible for laboratory management, operations, compliance and general assistance for researchers.
Contact details:
Ground Floor, The Institute (DX465101)
Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
28 Woodville Road
Woodville South SA 5011
Email: kathryn.hudson@sa.gov.au
Phone: +61 8 8222 7427
Fax: +61 8 8222 7872
The BHI Communications Officer (0.5 FTE) manages the website, newsletter, social media and liaises with BHI researchers, the Universities, CALHN Communications and The Hospital Research Foundation.
Contact details:
Ground Floor, The Institute (DX465101)
Basil Hetzel Institute for Translational Health Research
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
28 Woodville Road
Woodville South SA 5011
Email: rebecca.anderson@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8222 7345
Fax: +61 8 8222 7872
