Hunter New England (HNE) Clinical Trials has a dedicated, purpose‑built outpatient clinical trials facility located at the Hunter Medical Research Institute, specifically designed to support the delivery of high‑quality outpatient clinical trials in a research‑dedicated environment.
For commercial sponsors, the facility offers a centralised, fit‑for‑purpose setting for outpatient clinical trials that supports efficient study start‑up, standardised processes, and consistent trial delivery across therapeutic areas. The environment is designed to reduce operational fragmentation and support predictable performance at site level.
For clinicians, the facility provides access to purpose‑designed consultation and assessment spaces, on‑site trial coordination, and operational support that enables clinical research to be undertaken alongside clinical workloads in a structured and supported way.
Clinical research site integrated within Hunter New England Health providing seamless access to inpatient, outpatient and specialist services across one of Australia’s largest health districts.
Clinical Trial Expertise and Compliance
Experienced in Phase I–IV clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas, operating to ICH GCP, NHMRC and regulatory standards.
Participant- Focused Facilities
Dedicated consultation rooms and participant monitoring spaces designed to support safe and comfortable trial experiences.
Sponsor-Ready Infrastructure
Secure research environments with controlled access and facilities designed to support sponsor and CRO monitoring activities.
Digital Monitoring Systems
Integrated electronic medical records (EMR) and eISF capability enabling real-time data access and remote sponsor monitoring.
Clinical Equipment and Participant Safety
Comprehensive clinical equipment, including ECG and vital signs monitoring, supported by research staff trained in Advanced Life Support.
Immediate access to inpatient beds, ICU, PICU, Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department and Medical Emergency Teams.
Pharmacy and Laboratory Services
Full investigational product management, aseptic compounding, on-site phlebotomy, rapid pathology processing, biobanking and specialised specimen handling.
Advanced Imaging Capability
Access to X-ray, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, PET-CT, Nuclear Medicine and Interventional Radiology, complemented by HMRI’s advanced 3T and 7T research MRI facilities.
Collaborative Research Ecosystem
Strong partnerships across HNELHD, HMRI, Hunter Imaging, Newcastle Private Hospital, and Calvary Mater Newcastle, providing access to specialist expertise, oncology services and research infrastructure.