Heart of Australia

In this episode of the Cognitio Podcast, Tim Boyle introduces a powerful conversation on innovation, access, and equity in clinical trials. Featuring Julia Linda from Eli Lilly Australia and Melissa Reilly from Heart of Australia, the episode explores how clinical research can be delivered to regional, rural, and First Nations communities through innovative models and strong cross-sector partnerships.Julia shares the unmet needs she sees across Australian clinical research, and how thoughtful innovation can expand access to under-represented populations. Melissa provides an inside look at Heart of Australia’s mobile specialist service and the creation of the Heart of Australia Research Institute—bringing cutting-edge clinical trials to communities that typically miss out.Together they reveal what it takes to build, operationalise, and sustain clinical trials outside metropolitan centres, and why this work is essential for health equity and representative research.A must-listen for clinical researchers, sponsors, CROs, healthcare professionals, and anyone passionate about improving access to innovation across Australia.

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