Terms of Reference

Objectives and Responsibilities

  • To be responsible for the overall scientific review of clinical study proposals and associated ethics applications, publication, dissemination and implementation of study outcomes.
  • Ensure the services provided by PaCCSC are aligned with the principles of Good Clinical Practice and the PaCCSC’s standard operating procedures.
  • To advise the Management Advisory Board on:
    • The suitability of a protocol from the scientific viewpoint and preparation for submission to research ethics committees
    • Recommendations for changes that will facilitate a protocol or a submission in proceeding to the next stage
    • The suitability of the draft final version of a protocol for submission to research ethics committees.
  • Determine that trial design is aligned with  TGA guidelines and PBAC requirements and will produce evidence which may also assist with:
    • Clinical decision making
    • Improvement in clinical care
    • Health policy and funding requirements.
  • To oversee and receive regular reports from the Publications Subcommittee and from time-to-time to make decisions referred to it by the Publications Subcommittee.
  • To revise these Terms of Reference as deemed appropriate.
Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.