Quality Updates

Clinical Trial Activity Report (CTAR) 2025

International investment grows in Australian clinical trials Global investment in the Australian clinical trials sector increased in 2025 according to Bellberry’s Clinical Trials Activity Report (CTAR) released today. Data contained in the 2025 CTAR shows there’s been growth in investment from the USA, Europe (including the UK), China and the rest of Asia. Since 2019, […]

National Statement Updates 2025

The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research is the principal reference for research involving humans in Australia and is the guiding document for Human Research Ethics Committees. The National Statement is released by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and is periodically updated to stay relevant to evolving research practices, ethical […]

Operations Update 17

The Operations Update for October contains useful information including some important updates to the eProtocol HREC application form and the Amendment form. Please read the update for further information: Operations Update 17

Operations Update 16

The Bellberry Operations Update features practical information in relation to submissions and reviews, along with insights and updates from all sections of the Bellberry operations team and their respective teams. If you have any feedback or suggestions on what you would like included in these updates please email bellberry@bellberry.com.au Operations Update – Edition 16

Bellberry Application Update – August 2024

We have made updates to several documents under Bellberry Applications (BA) and Monitoring of Approved Research (MAR). These changes aim to improve clarity, ensure compliance with current regulations, and enhance the efficiency of our processes. Please review the modified documents to stay informed about the latest updates: BA F5.1.1 Public Photographic & videographic release content […]

New podcast episode – From Lab To Life

Quality update: progress and final reporting refresher

Progress reporting realignment initiative During 2021 Bellberry implemented a new approach to annual reporting, making use of technology solutions to improve performance. The primary objectives of the project were to: Support researchers maintain compliance with the terms and conditions of ethical approval and obligations under the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research.  Move […]

Bellberry Quality Update: HREC membership lists

As per the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (2007) Updated 2018, at the end of each HREC meeting, Bellberry Administration creates a ‘Member List’ as per the example below: The member composition at the meeting may change from protocol to protocol, in consideration of the expertise required and conflicts of interest. The […]

Safety reporting requirements update

  As most of our users have now formalised local governance processes for internal safety reporting, we have updated MAR G2 Safety reporting, to no longer require the submission of SUSARs for individual events at Bellberry sites. To assist sites in understanding the updated requirements, if Bellberry’s administrative team receives documentation not outlined in MAR […]

Progress and Final Reporting Refresher

Progress reporting realignment initiative We have seen significant improvement with compliance since Bellberry began a significant progress reporting realignment initiative. The primary objectives of the project were to: Progress and final reporting: guidance materials Bellberry provides the following documents relating to progress and final reporting: Progress and final reports This guidance outlines researcher and sponsor […]

Process changes at Bellberry

It is now several months since Bellberry updated its procedures and we are pleased to report that there has been a significant drop in start-up times for additional sites. The table beneath is a comparator of Jan/Mar 2020 to 2021. These months have been chosen as Jan/Mar may pre-date any COVID related issues sites may […]