Our Research

PACT Network Research Priorities

Since its inception, the aim of PACT has been to support and deliver high-quality PF clinical trials in order to advance research and improve patient outcomes. As a network, we continue this commitment with the objective to achieve our current research priorities and aims:

  1. To fast-track CRE-PF discovery science outcomes to development of Australian early phase ILD trials, and specifically train health professionals in running early phase clinical trial units. 
  2. Enhance and support PF trial accessibility and translation of research into practice by educating and upskilling the trial workforce, facilitate the establishment of new sites outside of metropolitan areas; and drive the uptake of tele-trials in PF. 

These priorities have been developed into four major projects, which are currently being undertaken by members of the PACT Network:

  • Project 1. Development of early phase clinical trial units
  • Project 2. Upskilling the clinical trial workforce
  • Project 3. Shortening and broadening the clinical trial pipeline
  • Project 4. Development of clinical trial sites outside of metropolitan areas/tele-trials

If you would like to find out more about PACT’s own research activities, please contact the PACT Project Manager, Jennifer Walsh, via jennifer.walsh@sydney.edu.au.