Griffith University and Nucleus Network, both in Australia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that establishes a framework for strategic collaboration focused on advancing early‑phase clinical research, workforce development, and translational innovation based within the Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP).
The MoU reflects a shared intent to explore opportunities which combine Griffith University’s clinical and translational research strengths with Nucleus Network’s expertise in early‑phase clinical trials, supporting the continued growth of the GCHKP, the Gold Coast’s globally recognised innovation hub for health, research and innovation.
The partnership will combine Griffith University’s well-established Clinical Trial Unit and Nucleus Network’s expertise in early phase clinical trials to explore future opportunities for expanded clinical research capability across areas such as chronic diseases, neurological conditions, infectious diseases, and emerging therapeutics.
Over time, this could help accelerate access to new treatments, strengthen local research infrastructure, create highly skilled jobs and provide the community with greater access to cutting-edge clinical trials and healthcare innovation.
A strong focus will be placed on workforce development through the joint delivery of staff training programmes, student placements, internships, and clinical research workforce initiatives which support the development of future clinical research talent aligned to industry, healthcare and academic needs.
