Research

A critical factor in our research success is the strength of the relationships we have with partners such as University of Melbourne Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Audiology and Speech Pathology, Centre for Eye Research Australia, the Hearing CRC and the Bionics Institute.

We currently support over 150 research projects. Our research projects range from clinical trials testing medicines and devices for the first time in humans to all types of clinical research, population research and health services research.

View the current Eye and Ear Research Strategy.

Research conducted at the Hospital is governed by a strict governance framework through which the hospital is accountable for the scientific quality, ethical acceptability and safety of the research.

The Eye and Ear HREC complies with the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) including all updates.

The Eye and Ear is committed to partnering with consumers in research.

We welcome patients and research participants’ involvement in research design, planning and training.

Resources for consumers involved in research related committees

Consumer involvement pack: How to get involved in health and medical research (Australia Clinical Trials Alliance)

Please complete the Online Application Form available from the Volunteering website if you would like to be involved in Eye and Ear research.