A Radical Innovation for Regional, Rural and Remote Medicine
Event Details
For the first time rural patients can access potentially life-changing new modalities via clinical trials – without having to travel. Join multi-award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Dr Norman Swan, Professor Jenny May, the National Rural Health Commissioner, and Dr Angus Baumann, a Cardiologist based in Alice Springs, for an insightful webinar to find out more about the Australian Teletrial Program’s (ATP) mission to tackle geographical health inequity. The ATP is revolutionising access to clinical trials for rural, regional, and remote Australians. By leveraging teletrials, ATP is bridging healthcare gaps and bringing cutting-edge research directly to patients, no matter where they live. With over 1,000 patients across RRR Australia already participating, the ATP is making a significant impact. Register now to secure your spot and be at the forefront of advancing clinical trials in Australia.
Speakers
Dr Norman Swan
Professor Jenny May
National Rural Health Commissioner
Professor Jenny May holds fellowships with RACGP and ACRRM, with extensive experience in rural health. Awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2016, she has over 35 years of experience and is the third National Rural Health Commissioner.
Dr Angus Baumann
Cardiologist·Alice Springs Hospital
Dr Angus Beumann is a Cardiologist at Alice Springs Hospital in the Northern Territory.He has a keen in interest in valvular heart disease and in particular, rheumatic heart disease due to its’ high prevalence in Central Australia and premature coronary artery disease.
Norman is a physician turned broadcaster and journalist, with 40 years spent at the ABC. Dr Swan is a published author and co-founder of Tonic Media Network.