Staff Profiles

The Australasian Kidney Trials Network is run by a dedicated team of clinicians, researchers, statisticians, trial managers and support officers – many of which have been with the organisation for many years. All have a passion for clinical trials and helping those with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) improve their quality of life. 

Executive Operations Secretariat

David Johnson
Chair
Yeoungjee Cho
Deputy Co-Chair
Rathika Krishnasamy
Deputy Co-Chair
Matthew Roberts
Chair
Scientific Committee
Michael Collins
Deputy Chair
Scientific Committee

Clinical Trialists

Andrea Viecelli
Ben Lazarus
Ben Lazarus

Data Management

Charani Kiriwandeniya
Charani Kiriwandeniya Lead Clinical Data Manager
Liza Vergara Clinical Data Manager
Martin Hajek Clinical Data Manager
Ya-Yu (Sandy) Kang Clinical Database Administrator

Statistics

Vacant – Head, Biostatistics
Gabor Mihala
Biostatistician
Vacant – Biostatistician

Clinical Operations

Laura Hickey
Clinical Operations Manager
Pushparaj Velayudham Clinical Project Manager
Peta-Anne Paul-Brent
Project Manager
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Ruth Campbell
Clinical Research Associate
Misa Matsuyama
Clinical Research Associate
Aparna Shenoy
Clinical Research Associate

Lisan Mulvey
Clinical Research Associate
Josephine Parry
Executive Support Officer
Hayley Candler
Consumer Engagement Coordinator
Andreea Zaharia
Clinical Trial Assistant