Research in Western Sydney Local Health District

Our Research and Education Network leads, supports and connects people and services. It helps build a strong culture of clinical research and education.

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Our Research and Education Network

The Western Sydney LHD Research and Education Network (REN) leads, supports and coordinates research and education.

REN helps staff develop projects, access infrastructure, secure funding, and meet ethics and governance guidelines, while fostering innovation in clinical practice. 

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Foster innovation

We nurture, govern, enhance and foster innovation in clinical research and education.

Clinical support

We provide support across hospital and health facilities in medicine, nursing and midwifery, allied health and mental health.

Help to get you started

We support staff to establish projects and programs including facilities and equipment for research and education.

REN Grants Scheme

We help researchers through the proposal review, submission, and follow‑up grant administration.

Learn more about REN

Research projects

Research is an important part of our work at Western Sydney LHD. Many teams across the District run their own research projects. They also work with others, including partners through the Westmead Research Hub.

Our research covers many areas, such as lab work, testing new drugs and medical devices, and studying patterns of health and disease in the community.

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Research ethics and governance information

This page serves as a guide to conducting research in WSLHD. It provides the essential procedures researchers must adhere to when conducting human research within the WSLHD. Find out more about conducting research in WSLHD.

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Allied health research

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Centre for Chronic and Complex Care Research

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Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Public Health

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Centre for Research into Adolescents' Health CRASH

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Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Research

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Dermatology research

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Diabetes and endocrinology research

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Medical imaging research

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Mental health research

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Prevention Education and Research Unit

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Research at Auburn Hospital

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STORR Liver Centre

Sydney Health Partners

Sydney Health Partners bring together clinicians, researchers and health service leaders to translate research into better health outcomes.

Learn about Sydney Health Partners

 

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