Research Governance

Research Governance - Research at Peter Mac

Research Governance is a term used to describe how Peter Mac manages the research process from the inception of a research project through to the dissemination of research results.

It refers to the standards that are set in order to achieve and improve the quality of research conducted here, for example it includes:
  • Proper planning and resourcing of activities,
  • Securing necessary approvals and authorisations for work,
  • Enhancing the ethical and scientific quality of work,
  • Implementing and maintaining safe working practices,
  • Adopting high quality in research procedures and practices,
  • Identifying potential routes for dissemination of research findings to fellow scientists and the larger community,
  • Reporting and reducing adverse incidents,
  • Education, and
  • Preventing research misconduct.

Peter Mac is committed to the development of a research culture that reflects the core values of excellence, innovation and compassion.

Our organization fosters a research environment that:
  • Pervades practice and demonstrates honesty and integrity,
  • Respect for research participants and end users,
  • Safety,
  • Stewardship of public resources, and
  • The responsible communication of research findings.

Research at Peter Mac is conducted in accordance with the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research (2007), the Note for Guidance of Good Laboratory Practice and OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practice and Compliance Monitoring.

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