About the Research and Education Network
The Research and Education Network (REN) supports research, education, innovation and commercialisation across Western Sydney LHD.
REN leads, facilitates and advocates for research and learning. It helps connect staff with the right people, tools and services to build and grow their work.
Supporting research and education
REN works across all Western Sydney LHD hospitals and services. This includes:
- medicine
- nursing and midwifery
- allied health
- oral health
- population health
- mental health
- integrated and community care.
How REN can help
REN helps staff develop and deliver research and education projects, including:
- support planning and setup of projects and programs
- help access space, equipment and facilities
- assist with navigating approvals and administration
- support the growth of research and teaching activities
- support researchers through the proposal review, submission, and follow‑up grant administration.
Contact REN
We are located in the Research and Education Network building on the Westmead Hospital Campus. However, we have sites and facilities based in other locations on the Westmead and other campuses.
| Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| Phone | (02) 8890 5786 |
| Fax | (02) 9845 8627 |
| wslhd-research-educationexecutive@health.nsw.gov.au | |
| Postal Address | WSLHD Research and Education Network, Westmead Hospital, Hawkesbury Road, Westmead NSW 2145 |
Our office hours are, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mark McLean | Executive Director of Research | (02) 8890 7695 |
| Peter Hockey | Executive Director Quality and Safety | (02) 8890 6305 |
| Roslyn Crampton | Director of Education | (02) 8890 5770 |
| Helene Abouyanni | Assistant Director Operations | (02) 8890 5772 |
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Dalia Younan | Senior Finance Manager | (02) 8890 6018 |
| Renata Alavanja | Business Manager, Education | (02) 8890 5084 |
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Cross | Business Support Officer for Research and Operational Support | (02) 8890 5772 |
| Kiran Bhooi | Executive Assistant to the Director | (02) 8890 7695 |
| Claire Doyle | Business Support Officer, Education | (02) 8890 5770 |
| Ying Lei | Laboratories Manager - Research Assistant | (02) 8890 5786 |
| Name | Position | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Nigel Hely | REN Facility Manager | (02) 8890 5760 |
| Trent Young | Reception and Administration Assistant | (02) 8890 5786 |
Contact Western Sydney LHD
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