Gastroenterology Trials Unit

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About Us

The Gastroenterology Research Unit is made up of a dedicated and highly skilled team of specialist nurses, dieticians, scientists and doctors; we take part in a variety of international, national & local clinical trials including studies in:

  • Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
  • Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH or fatty liver)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Coeliac Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

Priding ourselves in delivering the highest standards of patient care in Gastroenterology, and at the forefront of medical management, we aim to give our clients the opportunity to participate in innovative new treatment options.

With years of experience in caring for patients with Gastroenterology conditions, we understand the impact of living with chronic disease and conditions to both the individual and family. Providing ongoing support and appreciating each client as an individual, we are passionate in improving treatment options to patients through our valuable involvement in clinic trials.

Contact Us

Fax Number: 61 3 9899 9137
Email: gastro.clinics@easternhealth.org.au

Head of Unit:

Professor Amanda Nicoll

Senior Researchers:

Dr Swee Lin Chen Yi Mei, Dr Ola Niewiadomski, Dr Rohit Sawhney, Dr Stephen Bloom.

Our Clinical Trial Nurses:

Emma Dimitri
Ph: 61 3 9094 9548
E-mail: emma.dimitri@monash.edu

Sasha Trantino
Ph: 61 3 9094 9543
E-mail: sasha.trantino@monash.edu

Adele O'Brien
Ph: 61 3 9094 9531
E-mail: adele.obrien@monash.edu