Getting started with research
Find out more information about how to start and manage a research project in Metro North
Pre-approval planning
The design and conduct of high quality research benefits from comprehensive planning for all stages of the research lifecycle.
Ethics Approval
Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) review is the first step in the research approval process, required for all human research conducted within Metro North.
Supporting research
Metro North is committed to building a culture of research excellence and building a well supported research community
Latest News
Pre-hospital pathway improving heart attack outcomes
Clinicians at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) have identified that reducing the time delay from diagnosis to in-hospital treatment can significantly improve a heart attack patient’s outcome.
Improving safety of kidney biopsies at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
A study at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) is aiming to reduce the risk of bleeding during kidney biopsy procedures and improve patient outcomes.
Cystic Fibrosis drug breakthrough on track to prolong life by decades
01 The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH) Adult Cystic Fibrosis Centre is trialling a breakthrough drug that could allow patients to live decades longer, by turning the acutely fatal disease into a manageable condition.
Pre-approval planning
The design and conduct of high quality research benefits from comprehensive planning for all stages of the research lifecycle.
Ethics Approval
Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) review is the first step in the research approval process, required for all human research conducted within Metro North.
