Clinical Trials Expansion LEAD’S MESSAGE Professor Mark Rosenthal joins the Australian Minister for Health, The Hon. Greg Hunt MP; footballer and former Peter Mac patient Jarryd Roughhead, and a current patient to announce new support for clincial trials through the National Health and Medical Research Council FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY: TAKING A MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH TO EXPANDING CLINICAL TRIALS All nine VCCC SRP clinical trial programs have been launched: a challenging but rewarding time. Engagement is increasing as the programs move from concept to reality and there is genuine enthusiasm from our partners, members and consumers. I believe we can achieve the intent to improve clinical trial access and participation given the breadth and depth of the program coupled with some innovative ideas. I would like to thank all of the hard-working and committed members of the numerous committees, working parties, panels and other groups that have come from all VCCC sites, craft groups and levels of experience as well as our consumer representatives. There is much to do; but momentum is building. Professor Mark Rosenthal, VCCC Clinical Trials Development Lead 57