Scientific Committee

Calling for Expressions of Interest – Consumer members

We’re currently seeking Expressions of Interest for two consumer member positions that have become available on the Scientific Committee. For more information, and to apply, please complete this form and email it to aktn@uq.edu.au by March 16th 2026.

The role of the Scientific Committee is to provide scientific leadership to the AKTN by providing peer review of proposals submitted to the AKTN with regard to scientific merit, feasibility and clinical relevance, prioritisation of clinical trials and other network activity, voting on the AKTN’s involvement in individual trials, and advising on audience and content of educational sessions. The following are the terms of reference for the committee.

• Provide an evaluation of clinical trials proposed for coordination/facilitation to ensure they are of scientific value, statistical and logistical feasibility and conform to ethical guidelines
• Be involved as a Chair or Member of a Working Group
• Approve and implement trial selection criteria and/or scientific review mechanisms
• Decide by vote on whether to co-ordinate or facilitate proposed trials
• Provide advice on content and structure of educational and promotional activities
• Receive reports on progress from principal investigators
• Report annually to the Advisory Board

Members

Andrew Mallet (Nephrologist)

Ben Lazarus (Nephrologist/Clinical Trialist in Training)