Our expert staff have extensive and varied experience in clinical research
Our Study Coordinators are registered nurses with experience across a variety of therapeutic areas ranging from phase I-IV, are familiar with a large number of EDC systems, and have completed IATA Dangerous Goods, IV cannulation and Advanced Life Support training. We also employ pharmacists and other health care professionals to assist with our trials where required.
Director
Professor Evelin Tiralongo
Evelin is a German trained pharmacist with dual Australian and German registrations, and a PhD in biochemistry. She has over 20 years’ of experience in pharmaceutical research in Australia and Germany and has been a principal and sub-investigator on research grant and commercially funded clinical trials for more than a decade.
Management team
Operations Manager
Elisabeth Kolarich, MSc
Elisabeth completed her degree in Food Science and Biotechnology and has more than 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical and clinical trials industry. Initially working in quality-focused roles, Elisabeth ensured compliance to country specific requirements, auditing and implementing quality systems in various industry leadership roles in Austria, Germany and Australia. Since 2022, Elisabeth is in the role of the Operations Manager and has a comprehensive understanding of the entire study life cycle starting from feasibility to trial completion to the highest quality standards.
Business Manager
Dr Claire Williams, PhD
Claire completed a MSc in Neuroscience, a PhD in Neuropharmacology and has more than 10 years of clinical and pre-clinical research experience. Claire has worked extensively in clinical trial coordination and management of Phase I-IV trials in various therapeutic areas in the UK and Australia, developing strong industry partnerships and business acumen. Claire has a passion for translational research and is driven to find meaningful, applicable results that directly benefit human health.
Business Manager
Emilia Zakar, BCom
Emilia offers more than 20 years of experience in clinical research, including 12 years of leadership and management roles in Clinical, Quality and outsourcing services across the Asia Pacific. She has managed multi-compound client portfolios as a Quality Lead and Outsourcing Manager in Asia Pacific and has worked across all major therapeutic areas in Phase I-IV clinical trials. Emilia is passionate about delivering clinical trials with the highest standards to ultimately offer new treatments to patients.
Clinical Research Nurse Team Leader
Tracey Brumby, RN
Tracey has over 10 years’ experience in Phase I-III clinical trials, and over 25 years’ experience as a registered nurse, specialising in Cardiology. Her research experience has included coordination of interventional cardiac device studies, drug trials including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous routes, along with registries. Tracey is passionate about patient advocacy and the positive impacts of research.
Clinical trial coordinators
Clinical Trial Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse
Anna Fahd, RN
Anna is a Registered Nurse and Study Coordinator with previous experience in Phase I-II clinical trials based in Sydney. She has extensive experience in trial-related procedures, data management and phlebotomy. She also has experience in caring for patients in acute surgical and medical wards.
Clinical Trial Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse
Taryn Houghton, RN
Taryn has a Bachelor of Nursing with over 13 years’ experience as an Emergency Nurse. Her skills in critical thinking have helped her manage her responsibilities in team leader positions. Taryn’s research coordination experience includes a diverse range of studies for both chronic diseases and healthy volunteers.
Clinical Trial Coordinator/Clinical Research Nurse
Haewon Park, RN
Haewon completed a Bachelor of Nursing and Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing in New Zealand. She has more than 11 years of experience in Phase I-III (cancer and blood) clinical trials, Oncology and Orthopaedic nursing. Haewon is passionate about research studies and patient care.
Clinical Trial Coordinator/Snr Research Assistant
Subaat Khan, MIPC, BBiomedSci (Hons)
Subaat holds a Master of Infection Prevention and Control and has completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science with Honours degree. She has more than 5 years experience coordinating pharma-sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials. She has experience in financial and contractual tasks, as well as laboratory and clinical experience, including PBMC isolation, phlebotomy, and cannulation. Additionally, she has authored and co-authored several research papers.
Clinical Trial Coordinator/Snr Research Assistant
Cassandra Balinas, PhD
Cassandra has a PhD in Immunology and is an accredited phlebotomist. She has extensive experience working in blood collection centres and clinical research settings and has developed a strong interest in identifying diagnostic tests and effective pharmacotherapeutics for emerging disorders. Cassandra also possesses extensive laboratory skills including cell culture, flow cytometry and PBMC isolation.
Snr Research Assistant/Business Operations Officer
Jessie Kane, BSc
Jessie completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science and has worked in clinical trials for more than 3 years across New Zealand and Australia. Jessie has experience in coordinating Phase I-II clinical trials, conducting study start up activities and participant recruitment.
Clinical trial administration and support
Quality Assurance Officer
Freya Souter, BASc
Freya completed a Bachelor of Applied Science and has more than 30 years’ experience in Quality Assurance obtained from working in laboratories and industries including pathology and research across pharmaceutics, cosmetics and food. Freya has more than 12 years’ experience in Sydney and Adelaide based Phase I trial sites covering multiple therapeutic areas.
Business and Operations Support Officer
Jules Newman, BExSc, BEd (Biology)
Jules also holds a Master of Environment (Education for Sustainability). She has previously worked supporting Health Technical Services and Office for Research (Ethics) roles. Jules enjoys working in research related roles and is especially passionate about the function of nutrition in health and medicines developed from natural sources.
Communications Officer
Mala Patel, BCom
Mala completed a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration degree and has been working in marketing and communications for more than 20 years. Originally from NZ, Mala has experience in research, education and patient-support roles in Sydney, London, and the Gold Coast. Mala finds it rewarding to be working in an industry that drives breakthroughs in medical research, creating better healthcare options for the community.