Welcome to the Australasian Health and Research Data Manager’s Association (AHRDMA) website. AHRDMA is an association of health researchers, research nurses, study coordinators and data managers representing a diverse range of professional backgrounds, working across the spectrum of medical research disciplines in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

AHRDMA aims to foster and promote health research and data management by providing a number of professional development opportunities and educational activities and resource materials. These include an Annual Scientific Meeting, Professional Development Grants and Scholarships, Travel Grants, Newsletter, Educational Resource Information, Special Interest Groups, active Regional Groups in each state and strong links with other local and international professional organizations.

On behalf of the AHRDMA Executive Committee and the ASM2012 Organising Committee, I invite you and to the Australasian Health and Research Data Manager’s Association 21st Annual Scientific Meeting at the “Q1 Resort and Spa" on the Gold Coast on the 15th and 16th of March 2012. With the theme of “Hitting the Target: A Change of Focus in Health Research”, the conference will include a wide range of topics from national and local speakers, in addition to showcasing the advances, breakthroughs and expertise in health and clinical research that Queensland is providing locally, nationally and globally.

Confirmed speakers for the event include: • Professor Matthew Brown, Director, Diamantina Institute, • Professor Lyn Griffiths, Director, Griffith Institute of Health and Medical Research, • Adjunct Associate Professor Glenn Francis, Griffith University, • Professor Bryan Burmeister, President of the Trans-Tasman Radiation Oncology Group, • Associate Professor Sanjoy Paul, Director, Queensland Clinical Trials & Biostatistics Centre, • Dr Jane Jacobs, Director, Office of Health and Medical Research, • Professor Nick Graves, Institute of Health Biomedical Innovation, & • Speakers from the National E-Health Transition Authority (NEHTA) and the Australian e-Health Research Centre (AEHRC). The 2 day conference includes a variety of sessions ranging from: • the targeted treatment of disease, • the revision of traditional treatment modalities, • the emergence of academic health science centres, • the expected impact of the personally controlled electronic health record, • challenges in the regulatory environment, • an update on the multi-centre ethical review process, & • an opportunity to showcase your work or your company in a sharp and succinct presentation. and workshops dedicated to: • improving participant recruitment to clinical trials, • improving communication between sites and sponsors, & • analyzing clinical research unit models across Australia. Please find links to the Brochure, Registration Form, draft Program, Q1 Resort & Spa Accommodation Form, Mantra Legends Accommodation Form , Abstracts Submission Form and the Membership Application Form for your convenience. Please be aware that the call for abstracts has commenced and the current deadline is the 9th of December 2011. Also be aware that early bird registrations close on Friday the 10th of February 2012. Adam Stoneley AHRDMA ASM2012

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