In this section
When: every Tuesday & Wednesday from 10:00am - 11:00am. (Please note there will be no drop in session on Wednesday 5th November 2025)
Where: our office is located on Level 4, South Building.
What to expect: the team are here to discuss your study and answer questions.
The Research Ethics and Governance (REG) office will be closed from COB Friday 19th December 2025 (inclusive) and re-opening on Monday 5th January 2026. No review of applications or agreements will occur during this time. Any submissions after 28th November 2025 may not be processed until the new year.
Who to contact will depend on the nature of your query. Please direct all application submissions and general queries to 03 9345 5044 or email rch.ethics@rch.org.au
Specific queries may be directed to the people below:
Clinical Trials
Drug & Device Research
Jennifer Luplow - Research Ethics Manager
Sarah Wolfe -CT Ethics Officer
93455452
93455044
HREC
High Risk (non drug/device)
Sophie Gatenby - Research Ethics Manager
Margarete Kleinschmidt -HREC Ethics Officer
93454494
93454377
Low Risk Research
Quality Assurance & Negligible Risk
Courtney Auel - Low Risk Ethics Officer
rch.ethics@rch.org.au
Governance
RCH Site Specific Application -External HREC Approved
Jenny Munro - Research Governance Manager
93454084
Plain Language Advisor
Magdalena McGuire
93454526
Kaya Gardiner - Director
Jaclyn Dorland -CNC Research & Trials
93456945
Research Ethics & Governance The Royal Children's Hospital Level 4, South Building 50 Flemington Road Parkville Vic 3052 Ph: 03 9345 5044